As best I recall, the portsmouth numbers for H16 and P16 are virutally identical.

IMO, the Prindle is a little better upwind, whereas the Hobie is a little faster off the wind. Other sailors have commented that the biggest difference is the loose footed v club footed mainsails.

Further, I seem to recall that crew weight over 300 lbs would make either boat non-competitive.

You would would probably be better off to add a sail, like a screecher. That would be a bad-butt Prindle!

In any case, you'll get killed on handicap.