Posted by Ray on August 23, 20102 at 22:08:22:
In Reply to: Buying a hobie posted by Glenn on August 21, 20102 at 06:47:00:
If you plan on solo sailing the 18 is much more forgiving and will perform better.
The extra weight of 1 or 2 crew members will be better served on the 18 also.
If you want to race with lots of competition then go with the 16 but get your total crew weight to as close as you can to 285lbs.