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Hobie 16 parts, rigging and specifications

Also known as: H16, Hobie Cat

The Hobie 16 is a multihull one-design class designed by Hobie Alter, Phil Edwards (1970), with a published length overall of 16 ft 7 in (5.05 m). MAURIPRO lists 22 parts for the Hobie 16 below, grouped by system, with live prices and stock.

  • Multihull
  • 22 parts
  • 16 published figures

Your Hobie 16 at MAURIPRO

What you can do on this page.

01Shop parts by system22 parts for the Hobie 16, matched by part number and grouped by system.Shop all parts →
02Check the specifications16 published figures, each with its source.See specifications →
03Rig dimensionsI, J, P, E and other data we hold for this boat.See sailboat data →
04Get expert helpNot sure a part fits your Hobie 16? Send us your sail number and year.Contact us →

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Hobie 16 parts

Prices and stock are live from our catalogue.

Harken part numbers cross-checked against Harken's published one-design deck layout for the Hobie 16 (checked 2026-11-04).

Rope sold by the foot is added at the cut length shown on the card.

Hobie 16 specifications

SpecificationPublished figureSource
Length overall (LOA)Builder16' 7" / 5.04 mHobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Length'
Beam7' 11" / 2.41 mHobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Beam'
Draft, board/keel upRudders up10" / .25 mHobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Draft w/ Rudder Up'
Hull weight145 kg (320 lb)Wikipedia
Sailing weight (all up)320 lbs / 145 kgHobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Weight'
Upwind sail area218 ft² / 20 m²Hobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Total Sail Area'
Mainsail area13.77 m² (148 sq ft)Wikipedia
Jib area5.12 m² (55 sq ft)Wikipedia
Spinnaker / gennaker area17.5 m² (188 sq ft)Wikipedia
Sail area (as published, total)20 m² (215 sq ft)Wikipedia; matches Harken one-design deck layout page
Mast length26' 6" / 8.07 mHobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Mast Length'
CrewBuilder recreational crew range1-4Hobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page, Specifications 'Crew'
DesignerHobie Alter, Phil EdwardsWikipedia
BuilderHobie Cat CompanyHobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page
First built / designed1970Hobie Cat Company — Hobie 16 product page ('was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1970')
RigBermuda SloopWikipedia; matches MAURIPRO Sailboat Data

Figures are shown as each source publishes them, with the other unit converted. Class rules set the measurements that count for racing.

More for the Hobie 16

Hobie 16 tuning guides

  • TheBeachcats.com: Modern Tips for Sailing the Hobie 16 Catamaran (speed matrix)Version 2025 · 5 pages
  • Hobie Class Association of North America (Wally Myers): Hobie 16 – Rigging and Tuning Guide (Hobie University)Version 2002 · 61 pages

Tuning guides belong to the sailmakers that publish them. MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them; ask the sailmaker or your class association for a copy.

Hobie 16 class rules and references

  • Class rules: IHCA Rule Book dated 2026-01-03 (file R_Book_01032026; general rules + per-class rules incl. Hobie 16) - edition text not read directly
  • Class association: hobieclass.com
  • Builder: hobie.com

References checked 2026-11-04.

Hobie 16 buying questions

What Hobie 16 parts does MAURIPRO carry?

22 products are listed for the Hobie 16 on this page: halyards, sheets & control lines (5); blocks & sheaves (7); cleats, clutches & fairleads (3); hiking, trapeze & crew gear (3); instruments & electronics (4). Prices and availability shown are live from our catalogue.

How do I know a part fits my Hobie 16?

Each part here is linked to the Hobie 16 because its exact manufacturer part number appears on the Hobie 16 parts lists we reviewed (including Harken's published one-design deck layout for this class). Fit can still depend on your boat's year, builder and rig, so check the product details and your class rules, or ask our technical team before you order.

Where can I find the Hobie 16 rig dimensions?

Our Hobie 16 Sailboat Data page lists the rig dimensions (I, J, P, E) and other published data we hold for this boat. Figures there come from a sailboat database and may differ from class measurement rules.

Are there tuning guides for the Hobie 16?

Sailmakers have published tuning guides for this class, including TheBeachcats.com (Modern Tips for Sailing the Hobie 16 Catamaran (speed matrix), Posted 24 Feb 2025 by Damon (the author, who sails with crew Liza, cites their 2003 Continentals result)); Hobie Class Association of North America (Wally Myers) (Hobie 16 – Rigging and Tuning Guide (Hobie University), Hobie U, 31 Mar 2002). These guides belong to their publishers; MAURIPRO does not host or reproduce them, so please get them from the sailmaker or your class association.

Which rules govern the Hobie 16?

The class is governed by its class rules (IHCA Rule Book dated 2026-01-03 (file R_Book_01032026; general rules + per-class rules incl. Hobie 16) - edition text not read directly). Check the current edition with the class association before buying parts for racing.

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