u can solo the HT. I weigh in at 230 so this is the perfect ride for us heavies. I think this is the breaking point for being able to right the boat by yourself. I went over twice yesterday and needed help the first time but i managed to right it on my own the second time. the more wind the better. this boat is all about depowering it in the mod to high breeze. as a friend of mine said it like taking a tiger by the tail. i rigged the spin to make it very skipper friendly to raise and snuff. what a great boat really. its an A cat you bring a friend on!