Two other factors to consider are ruggedness and ease of
righting in a learner boat. No easy answer here, as in general the lighter the boat the easier it is to right, and
also in general, the heavier it is the more rugged it is.

Perhaps the best results are reached with a smaller boat.
I remember the Prindle 16 was both easy to right and tough.
As was the old Prindle 18. And lets not forget the Hobie 16.


The Hobie 18 is a battle ship, but can be tough to right.
The A class is very fragile.