Andy, I think a boat we always overlook here is the Thunder Tiger Voyager. It's a 1 meter boat and I've see enough of Pompebled's photos to know she will move fast and handle a good wind. And I think this boat is about $150 US. There are mods he suggests for this boat, but not vital to it's sailing at all. It even comes with CF mast and boom. Only problem is it will take a little searching to find it with a dealer. But it's here.