I am looking for a little advice. I am considering purchasing a 1983, 18 foot Prindle. Other than needing a new trampoline, everything is said to be in good condition. I am assuming that most of the lines will need to be replaced too.

We (me, my wife, and our two 10yr old children - figure 450lbs total)) are considering this cat for our first introduction to lake sailing. But I have tons of questions….

1. What should I be looking for when inspecting this 1983 cat?
2. Where can I go for a new trampoline? What is involved in replacing it?
3. On a lake, what’s the odds we are going to go over, and how dangerous is that really? How hard will it be to upright?

The Cat is $1000 with the trailer. Does this seem reasonable?

Thanks so much for any help you can give me. I live in GA and plan to use the cat on a very large lake.