| Main features | Hobie Cat 14 Classic | Hobie Cat 14 LE Turbo |
Model | Hobie Cat 14 | Hobie Cat 14 |
Version | Classic | LE Turbo |
Hull type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
Category | Single 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 |
First built hull | 1968 | 1968 |
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) | 9020 2020 | 9020 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Hobie Cat 14 Classic | Hobie Cat 14 LE Turbo |
Overall length | 13’ 11”4.25 m | 13’ 11”4.25 m |
Hull length | 13’ 11”4.25 m | 13’ 11”4.25 m |
Waterline length | 12’ 11”3.94 m | 12’ 11”3.94 m |
Beam (width) | 7’ 7”2.31 m | 7’ 7”2.31 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 240 lb109 kg | 240 lb109 kg |
Capacity | 353 lb160 kg | 353 lb160 kg |
| Rig and sails | Hobie Cat 14 Classic | Hobie Cat 14 LE Turbo |
Upwind sail area | 113 ft²10.46 m² | 143 ft²13.26 m² |
Mainsail area | 113 ft²10.46 m² | 113 ft²10.46 m² |
Jib area | 30 ft²2.8 m² | |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 12’ 4”3.75 m | 12’ 4”3.75 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 21’ 7”6.57 m | 21’ 7”6.57 m |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi fractional | Cat boat 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 spars |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire | 1x19 strand wire |
| Performances | Hobie Cat 14 Classic | Hobie Cat 14 LE Turbo |
Crew | 1 / 2 | 1 |
Trapezes | 1 set(s) | 1 set(s) |
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. | 493 ft²/T45.84 m²/T | 625 ft²/T58.11 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. | 50 | 50 |
| Auxiliary engine | Hobie Cat 14 Classic | Hobie Cat 14 LE Turbo |
Engine(s) | No engine | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | Hobie Cat 14 Classic | Hobie Cat 14 LE Turbo |
Cockpit | No cockpit | No cockpit |