Don't forget about the F17. Speed is equal to the F16 and you should be able to find a used one for around $7,500 to $8,000. Also, it will do anything the F16 will. You can sail it one or two up. It is a rocket ship with the jib. It's slightly heavier than the F16 but I believe this makes it more stable in the chop.

I'm slightly biased though just like the F16 bunch is to their boat.

Tom Turlington
NACRA F17 #12