OK, what have we learned?

- F18's are plenty strong, so buying used not an issue
- rigging/sails the most likely issue on a 3-year-old, but not critical if racing isn't an initial concern
- no real preference should be given to make as they're all well built

...and from the side conversations:

- lots-o-regattas within a days drive our fair city, including with our friends to the north
- F16 and F18 sailors need to sit at opposite ends of the bar

Thanks everyone!