Hobie 16
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · Catamaran (no boards/asym.) · 1969–present
The HOBIE CAT 16 is the most popular sailing catamaran ever built and remains in production as of 2025.
See her sail
The Hobie 16, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Igor Stropnik
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
On the water
The Hobie 16 on video
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
The family
Boats like this
Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.