Bill:
I am at your weight and some of the guys in may area are close. Attached photo of Drew Riddle, he KICKS butt in Open and class racing here in Div. 6. I have had my Hobie 17 for 6 years and love it. It is a HOOT in 15 and up. I have also added a few things that make it fun.
http://www.thebeachcats.com/modules.php?...=view_album.phpDoug and Ashleigh Snell