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You can solo the HObie 16 in over 12, you just have to practice. If I can handle my 5.2 alone in 20 you can handle a hobie 16 alone.
As for the righting, all the hobies I have been on have been stubborn to right! My 14 was hell to right, but i can get my 5.2 back upright on my own easily.
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You may have no trouble, but this is a "beginner" that we are talking about, and besides, I have personally rescued many "experienced Hobie 16 sailers over the years during races who have not been able to right their H16 when ditched, even with two people.