bgkast wrote: A hobie will be the fastest you can go for your buck, but doesn't meet your trailer or storage criteria. I would look for a sabot/el toro to meet all your requirements.
It just doesn't meet the storage criteria. ... We have a fleet member who regularly pulls his with a Prius.
a hobie and trailer are generally under 700 lbs.. boats are 320-350lbs.. it is the wind drag on the highway that might slow ya down.
Rascal. Finn.
Sunfish, too small, laser built as a racing rig for one person.
Honestly it depends on how wet you are willing to get. If you don't mind being wet all the time then a laser2 would be fine. If you want to stay dry then find an old school Rebel or an old school Rascal. If you have a ton of Money, then get a 420.
More detail can be offeredif you wish.
Also before you buy go check out Clinton Lake Sailing Associastion. They have boats you can use and see if you even like sailing. Lol
Clsasailing.org
Ah wait, Midwest lake sailing. Get a scow.
MC scow or M-16. Light fast and fun.
If there is a sailing club nearby, go and talk to people, look at the bulletin board. Volunteer to crew on a [small] race boat. Jet, Thistle, Kestrel, Ensign etc. You will learn much much more than you ever will bobbing around the lake on your own, and they're happy to have the help. You will also get to know boats, which ones are fast, reliable and which ones are Edsels.
I sailed for ~25 years, raced every Sunday. If I had to buy a boat today, I would head straight toward a Flying Scot. It meets all of your criteria except budget.
Dan
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