Wendy:

Get the 4.3. There are three here: in the catmarans for sale section www.thebeachcats.com I bought one. You will have to register to see them. There is one in NC for $2500 and one in Fla for $3200. A LOT new design than the 16 and you can learn spinnaker which every beachcat is going to and a LOT of fun. Ashleigh and I went out on a 18 SX two weeks ago and it was a blast. TRUST me you will tire of the 16 fast. I started on one. Good boat back in 79 but outdated now.

Doug and Ashleigh Snell
Hobie 17
Soon to be Msytere 4.3
www.tcdyc.com