I like the H16 but I sail primarily in the bay and the water is flat. I have found that even single-handed I could not push the H16 as hard as my N5.2. Though in the H16's defense, I'm pretty sure it was not set up properly and raking the mast back might have settled it a bit. With crew, the H16's lee bow would get lower and lower as you sheet the main. It was a balance of power vs. pearling.

-Rob