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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