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Hobie 16

Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · Catamaran (no boards/asym.) · 1969–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
74.6
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1969–present
Units built
135000
Designer
Hobie Alter
Builder
Coast Catamaran Corp., Coleman Industries, Hobie Cat

Design & history

The HOBIE CAT 16 is the most popular sailing catamaran ever built and remains in production as of 2025.

Notable features
Draft reported is with rudder up
Production

Still in production as of 2025.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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