| Main features | Hobie Cat Max Race | Hobie Cat Max Easy |
Model | Hobie Cat Max | Hobie Cat Max |
Version | Race | Easy |
Hull type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
Category | Double handed sport/beach catamaran | Double handed sport/beach catamaran |
Sailboat builder | Hobie Cat | Hobie Cat |
Sailboat designer | ||
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 | 2003 | 2003 |
Last built hull | 2018 | Discontinued |
Appendages | Skegs : skeg on each hull | Skegs : skeg on each hull |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Twin transom hung rudders | Twin transom hung rudders |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | Yes | Yes |
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) | 12730 2017 | 12730 2017 |
| Main dimensions | Hobie Cat Max Race | Hobie Cat Max Easy |
Hull length | 16’ 1”4.9 m | 16’ 1”4.9 m |
Waterline length | 15’ 11”4.85 m | 15’ 11”4.85 m |
Beam (width) | 8’ 2”2.5 m | 8’ 2”2.5 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 320 lb145 kg | 320 lb145 kg |
Capacity | 529 lb240 kg | 529 lb240 kg |
| Rig and sails | Hobie Cat Max Race | Hobie Cat Max Easy |
Upwind sail area | 176 ft²16.39 m² | 147 ft²13.66 m² |
Downwind sail area | 337 ft²31.3 m² | 318 ft²29.57 m² |
Mainsail area | 137 ft²12.73 m² | 118 ft²11 m² |
Jib area | 39 ft²3.66 m² | 29 ft²2.66 m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 200 ft²18.57 m² | 200 ft²18.57 m² |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 16’ 11”5.16 m | 16’ 11”5.16 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 24’ 5”7.43 m | 24’ 5”7.43 m |
Rigging type | Cat boat Marconi fractional | Cat boat Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Fore beam stepped mast | Fore beam stepped mast |
Rotating spars | Yes | Yes |
Number of levels of spreaders | 1 | 1 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back (diamond) | Swept-back (diamond) |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum mast and no boom |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire continuous | 1x19 strand wire continuous |
| Performances | Hobie Cat Max Race | Hobie Cat Max Easy |
Crew | 2 | 2 |
Trapezes | 2 set(s) | 2 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. | 639 ft²/T59.38 m²/T | 533 ft²/T49.49 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. | 1221 ft²/T113.41 m²/T | 1153 ft²/T107.14 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. | 36 | 36 |
| Auxiliary engine | Hobie Cat Max Race | Hobie Cat Max Easy |
Engine(s) | No engine | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | Hobie Cat Max Race | Hobie Cat Max Easy |
Cockpit | No cockpit | No cockpit |