2025 Hobie Cat 16 Catamaran

The Hobie 16 is a lightweight fiberglass catamaran engineered for both racing and recreational sailing. Its distinctive asymmetrical "banana" hulls provide lift while enabling straightforward beach launching without the need for daggerboards. At just 320 pounds, the boat combines responsive handling with the stability of a dual-hull design.

The dual-trapeze system harnesses the power of two crew members, making the Hobie 16 particularly effective in stronger winds. The boat carries sail area of 218 square feet and a mast of 26 feet 6 inches, with a draft of just 10 inches when the rudder is up. It accommodates one to four crew and holds a capacity of 800 pounds, making it accessible to both newcomers and experienced sailors.

The Hobie 16 has been refined through decades of use, with over 100,000 examples built since 1970. The fiberglass construction keeps the boat light and responsive, while the design's simplicity in rigging has made it a consistent choice for one-design racing worldwide and a popular platform for recreational daysailing.