| Main features | Hobie Cat 16 Classic | Hobie Cat 16 Easy |
Model | Hobie Cat 16 | Hobie Cat 16 |
Version | Classic | Easy |
Hull type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
Category | Double handed sport/beach catamaran | Double handed sport/beach catamaran |
Sailboat builder | Hobie Cat | Hobie Cat |
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Country | United States | United States |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester |
Number of hulls built | 32767 | 32767 |
First built hull | 1969 | 1969 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Hull : asymmetric hulls | Hull : asymmetric hulls |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Twin transom hung rudders | Twin transom hung rudders |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | Yes | No |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | C | C |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 13325 2020 | 13325 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Hobie Cat 16 Classic | Hobie Cat 16 Easy |
Hull length | 16’ 7”5.05 m | 16’ 7”5.05 m |
Waterline length | 15’ 2”4.64 m | 15’ 2”4.64 m |
Beam (width) | 8’2.43 m | 8’2.43 m |
Draft | 2’0.6 m | 2’0.6 m |
Draft when appendages up | 0’ 11”0.27 m | 0’ 11”0.27 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 320 lb145 kg | 320 lb145 kg |
Capacity | 529 lb240 kg | 529 lb240 kg |
| Rig and sails | Hobie Cat 16 Classic | Hobie Cat 16 Easy |
Upwind sail area | 203 ft²18.89 m² | 153 ft²14.2 m² |
Downwind sail area | 310 ft²28.77 m² | 274 ft²25.5 m² |
Mainsail area | 148 ft²13.77 m² | 113 ft²10.5 m² |
Jib area | 55 ft²5.12 m² | 40 ft²3.7 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 161 ft²15 m² | 161 ft²15 m² |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 14’ 10”4.5 m | 14’ 10”4.5 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 24’ 5”7.45 m | 24’ 5”7.45 m |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi fractional | Sloop Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Fore beam stepped mast | Fore beam stepped mast |
Rotating spars | Yes | Yes |
Spreaders angle | No spreader | No spreader |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum mast and no boom |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire | 1x19 strand wire |
| Performances | Hobie Cat 16 Classic | Hobie Cat 16 Easy |
Crew | 2 | 2 |
Trapezes | 2 set(s) | 2 set(s) |
PY (Portsmouth Yardstick) rating iPortsmouth Yardstick is an empirical rating system allowing small sailboats (dinghies included), of different sizes and designs, to race each other fairly. Therefore, by comparing these values, we can have an indication of the relative speed of 2 boats. | 811 | 811 |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 737 ft²/T68.44 m²/T | 554 ft²/T51.45 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 1122 ft²/T104.24 m²/T | 994 ft²/T92.39 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 41 | 41 |
| Auxiliary engine | Hobie Cat 16 Classic | Hobie Cat 16 Easy |
Engine(s) | No engine | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | Hobie Cat 16 Classic | Hobie Cat 16 Easy |
Cockpit | No cockpit | No cockpit |