Sailing catamaran HOBIE CAT 16 club
The Hobie 16 revolutionized multihull sailing. The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1970 and sailing was instantly transformed.
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The Hobie 16 revolutionized multihull sailing. 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. 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!
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Data sheet
| Type | Sailing catamaran |
| Length | 511 cm |
| Width | 241 cm |
| Weight | 145 kg |
| Material | Sandwich polyester (Glassfiber) |
| Number of persons | 2-3 |
| Max capacity | 240 kg |
| Mast length | 792 cm |
| Sail area | 13,77 m2 |
| Jib sail area | 5,12 m2 |
| Spinnaker sail area (optional) | 17,5 m2 |
| Certificate | CE |
| Category | C |
| Country of origin | USA |