Which F 18 would you choose

My wife and I are looking for a new 18foot cat to go sailing with. I have done a lot of Hobie 16 and big boat sailing and she is learning to sail.
We are pondering whether to get a skiff or an 18ft cat.
We are looking for something that will forgive our early mistakes and yet progress with us as we get better.
Which 18ft cat seems ot be the reference for those entering the class.
Speed  is fun but time sailing as opposed to repairing or swimming is better.
Used boat definitely by the way. no cash for a brand new X4 from Bimare.
Which boats would you recommend?

Thanks

Agreed, depends on your budget.

Note that none of the F18s are significantly different in handling and none are more forgiving than others.  (Except maybe downwind in a real blow).

If you want a forgiving boat then the F18 is possibly not the choice to make.

Poss Hobie pacific or Nacra 550?

Any difference between the F18s when it comes to sailing downwind and avoiding pitchpoles? Thinking of hullshapes here, for an example the Capricorn looks a little bit different from the Tiger.