Research 2014 - Hobie Cat Boats - Hobie 16

~Hobie 16

The Hobie 16 revolutionized multihull sailing. The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1970 and sailing was instantly transformed.

The beach-launched Hobie 16 brought the sport to legions of speed-loving sailors. The catamaran’s lightweight, asymmetrical fiberglass hulls provide lift and its dual-trapeze rig lets you and your crew member harness its sheer power. Now, 45 years and over 100,000 boats later, the Hobie 16 occupies a coveted spot in the Sailboat Hall of Fame and consistently delivers big-grin sailing and world-class racing. Fly a hull and you’ll understand the global obsession!
Draft: 0 ft. 10 in.
Beam: 7 ft. 11 in.
Max load: 800
Standard features: 6:1 Mainsheet
Black Anodized Aluminum
Colored, Race-Ready Dacron Sails
Comptip Mast for Safety
EPO3 Carbon Fiber Rudder Blades
Harken Blocks
Hobie’s Kick-Up Rudders Allow for Easy Beaching
Raised Mesh Trampoline for Dry Sailing
White Asymmetrical Hulls Eliminate Daggerboards