[quote=DamonLinkous][quote=boogaloo]Toughness is my primary concern, other issues like performance and parts availability are secondary (though also important). The Prindle 16 sounds like a natural choice, but I may run across deals on other less common boats. With this in mind is there anything I should avoid?[/quote]
boogaloo, really all the recreational or "classic" beachcats were originally tough as nails, but low price 30 year old fiberglass boats will have various problems. Sometimes a $500 boat can be the most expensive thing you can buy!
DanBerger gave a nice outline of popular boats and their issues. But to give you specific advice or help find a boat we need to know
[list][*]where you will be sailing,
[*]your experience level, and
[*]total crew weight expected on the boat.[/list][/quote]
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