He does say that he will be single handing 1/2 of the time. I say get the 16. Believe me when I say the 16 can take a load.

See http://www.catsailor.com/forums/sho...8&an=0&page=2#Post116918

It wont sail as nice in light winds loaded up. But if you are going to spend the majority of your sailing with 1 or two on the boat, the 16 is the ticket.