The Legendary Hobie 16

The Hobie 16 is an icon known for speed, agility, and adrenaline-rush fun. Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics:

• Crew: 1-4
• Length: 16' 7" / 5.04 m
• Beam: 7' 11" / 2.41 m
• Capacity: 800 lbs/362 kg (US) / 529 lbs/240 kg (EU)
• Weight: 320 lbs / 145 kg
• Draft w/ Rudder Up: 10" / .25 m
• Mast Length: 26' 6" / 8.07 m
• Total Sail Area: 218 ft² / 20 m²
• Hull Construction: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich

The Hobie 16 revolutionized sailing. The Hobie 16 showed up on the Southern California beach scene in 1970 and sailing hasn't been the same since.

The 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!