I have been a hobie 16 sailor for roughly 20 years. Have always sailed off the beach on the east coast of Fl. I don't race. I enjoy rough conditions and especially sailing in and out of the surf. I buckled the post on my last Hobie and was unable to find a slightly used one in my area. The local boat dealer at the time had a prindle escape and convinced me to buy it. I really like the bouyency and the tendency not to pitchpole but hate the rudders. Also, the boat seem underpowered (duh) especailly trying to get our thru larger surf. Also, the boat does not seem to handle very well in the surf. I was originally thinking I would sell this boat and get another hobie 16, however in reading some of the other posts I am thinking there may be better options. I am not really all that familiar with what is available and what might work for this type of sailing. Anyone have any suggestions?