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Hobie 16

Hobie 16

$13,970.00

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


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. Over 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!

  • Asymmetrical hulls eliminate daggerboards, facilitating beaching
  • Kick-up rudder system
  • Race-ready, brightly colored Dacron sails (available in either Seabreeze or Hot Tamale colors)
  • Elevated trampoline platform provides a dry ride and allows for easy trapezing
  • EPO3 carbon-fiber rudder blades
  • Double-trapeze rig
  • Harken blocks
  • Comptip mast provides safety and heavy air performance
  • Black anodized spars
  • 1-4
  • 2
  • 16' 7" / 5.05 m
  • 7' 11" / 2.41 m
  • 800 lbs / 362 kg
  • 320 lbs / 145 kg
  • 10" / 0.25 m
  • 26' 6" / 8.07 m
  • 218 ft2 / 20 m2

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