flipped solo today

Interesting that this topic came up today - I'm going to test my righting bag today.
I bought it from Hobie, it is not as huge as the murray's one (judging by descriptions and dimensions), so it is less bulky. But I also have installed clam cleat with roller on the upper part of the line (above my head with hulls on the side) and a block on the bag to get myself a 2:1 purchase. Hope it will all work.
I'm tying it underneath the tramp with a bungee, but I think DavidBell's idea of putting it in Hobie mesh bag is better. Need to get one.
I was not able to right the boat by myself in previously, so this must work!

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Yuri
Hobie 16
Laser Vago

MMadge, if your question was directed to me, the capacity of my bag is 88 lbs., the small one. I weigh approx. 215 lbs and only use it when conditions make righting the boat solo difficult. Often, I don't even have to fill the bag completely. I throw the bag over the hull (from the position you see in the photo) into the water, submerging it allowing the required amount of water to fill the bag. Then I pull the first 6 inches (approx) of the bag out of the water and tie the line so that it's somewhat tight. Then I position myself with the rubber sleeve over my shoulder. Almost from a squatting position, I extend my legs which raises the bag out of the water adding the necessary weight required to right the boat. No blocks required.

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Happy Sailing,

David

Thanks David.I am only 160 lbs so I am not sure if 88 lb bag will be enough

Oh contraire, my friend. With the use on the smaller bag, your total counter weight would be 248 lbs. This weight would be adequate for righting a H16. I think the bigger bag (250 lb capacity) would be overkill for you. You don't need 510 lbs to right a 320 lb boat. If conditions are right, at 215 lbs, I can right mine "without" the bag. Yesterday, a solo sailor who couldn't weigh more than 220 lbs righted a H17 with no aids.

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Happy Sailing,

David

You are all worrying me a little. I am new to the hobie experience. I thought the righting lines would be enough. Guess I need to buy a bucket. I weight about 150 .

At 150 lbs., I would recommend it.

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Happy Sailing,

David

Finally I flipped solo today, I'm ~95kg (210lb I guess) with wet gear and 198cm (6.5ft) and I didn't have any problem to put it back, even when cat made 180 degree roll and start turtleing I was able to pull out the mast to the surface by pulling dolphin. I just have to turn around mast against the wind.

I was thinking about righting bag and Hobie Bob but as soon as I'm working fast it's not necessary. Good luck by flipping solo!

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Hobie Cat 16 86'