I have a righting pole on my F16 Stealth(windsurf carbon mast and rubber windsurfing universal joint), and I can get it righted fairly easily solo. I'm 160 lbs and it's a light boat(maybe 240 lbs with a carbon mast). I secure the aft end of the pole to the rear beam with a loop of shock cord, which deploys the pole easily, and has some give when crossing the tramp and kneeling on the pole under the tramp. Still working on quick connections for the lines supporting the pole when deployed, which is particularly important once the boat is righted.

Dave