Penny for them....(need help)

Hello, i am looking for some help deciding in which dinghy to buy so advice would be much appreciated. 

Here are the details.

Sailing experience: not a lot, started about 3 years ago and have experience inland on toppers and on the open water in wayfarers and RS fevas.  Sail during the spring/summer season a few times a month at port edgar on RS Fevas having completed level 2 and singlehander courses.  Look to be doing more this year.

Requirements: Looking for low (no) maintenance so GRP construction would be suitable, would be sailing mostly on my own however would like to introduce my son to the sport in the near future and possibly the gf.  Planning on sailing both inland and open water, must be fairly easy to handle and transport.  Must be fast and fun but also offer a little in the way of a picnic boat when reqd as will be used on camping holidays. Must be within budget (max £1500). 

I have been browsing the web and have considered the following:

RS200/400
TOPPER BUZZ/CRUZ/SPORT 14
SUPER NOVA

Having reviewed other threads there seems to be a suggestion that a miracle or enterprise may be suitable, having not seen one in the flesh they seem to be pretty large.

Please advise.

Hello, i am about 5'11 and 12.5 stone.  Play other sports so reasonably fit. 

Laser 2 Regatta(fun boat)usually seem cheap enough on Fleabay etc; can be sailed single/double handed and with a spinny:

I'd be looking at a Sprint 15 Cat.

Stable, fast, single or double handed, space for a picnic and you'll be able to find one in budget. Only down side is they go better single handed with a helm slightly lighter than you. But as a relative novice the little extra weight will compensate. There are a couple of catamaran techniques you'll need someone to show you. But it would fit your requirements very well.

Originally posted by Jack Sparrow I'd be looking at a Sprint 15 Cat. Stable, fast, single or double handed, space for a picnic and you'll be able to find one in budget. Only down side is they go better single handed with a helm slightly lighter than you. But as a relative novice the little extra weight will compensate. There are a couple of catamaran techniques you'll need someone to show you. But it would fit your requirements very well.

+1. Have sailed one on the sea (doublehanded mainly) for years. Great fun and practical in most conditions, but note that it is a very wet ride in anything of a chop due to low freeboard and you need to dress accordingly.