lasers

Why does the boat have to be a single-hander? There doesn't seem to be a single-handed trapeze boat that meets your requirements appart from the Farr which you'd have to get imported. Get a mate on board and go for a double-hander because there are a lot of suitable double-handed trapeze boats that would give you the excitement you are looking for. For £2000 and under you could get a decent Laser 2, 3000, Buzz or Fireball. As 5420 mentioned you could go for a 29er with a little bit more money or alternatively move into a 420. The Cherub may be another option and as you get bigger, with that boat you can modify an older boat to new rules allowing her to carry more sail area. Such boats will provide you with the experience to move into other things when you get bigger for example single handed skiffs like the RS 600, 700 and MPS, or double-handed skiffs or boats like the 505.

hmmm, how come it's ok to sl*g someone off for sayin summin so bloody stupid on the sailin anarchy forum, but not on this....?!

I'm trying to raise the standard of this forum and doing you guys a service by trying to educate you!

It's all in the interest of Y&Y.

Haha, you edited your post!

I was about to ask you what you have against Americans?

http://www.boatsandoutboards.com/view/F83827/

If you believe the sail number, that's another overpriced boat! It's been on ebay a couple of months ago, but hasn't sold. Hmmmm I wonder why?    
(K63!!)