F18 are not cheap in Europe.
For a new Hobie Tiger (without the Ullman main which won the 2004 Worlds) you have to pay at least EUR 15,000 if you go for all the racing options.
The same for a Nacra F18 from Jan de Boer. Used 2004 boats are offered from EUR 13,500 to EUR 14,500. Strange thing with the current RIDICULOUS USD/EUR exchange rate!
For a new Cirrus you have to be ready to invest EUR 16,500 and even EUR 17,500 for a Capricorn.
As you see if boatyards can make fat profits.....