275 lb sailer

I want to get this for me and my son to sail, am I to big? Will it handle my weight for gulf sailing? Son is 100 lbs

I am 230 and my wife is 150. So combined we are 380lbs so very close to where you and your son would be. You will never be competitive in a race and the boat will be a little less perky but you will be ok for fun sailing. How you manage your weight on the boat in heavier winds will be critical.

Think about stepping up to a 18 if you get a chance. The 18 has more buoyancy in the bows and would be more fun for you two. (IMHO)

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H18 '85
H18 '89 "Knotty Passion"
H20 '96 "20/20 Vision"
Fleet 259 Central Coast California

I've had my wife and 3 kids on my 16 with me before. That's about 590 lbs. We sat prettly low in the water and didn't go very fast but it worked just fine.

I agree with the comment about the 18. I used to have an 18 and it can handle 3 adult men with no issue at all.

The Wave, and Getaway have much higher capacities. 800, and 1000 pounds. Different boats, but maybe something that will work for you.

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A Hobie 18 or a Getaway would really be better choices. Hobie 16's are quite weight sensitive.

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