Hobie 16

The Hobie 16 was unleashed on the Southern California beach scene in 1970 and sailing was instantly transformed. The catamaran’s lightweight, asymmetrical fiberglass hulls provide lift and its dual-trapeze rig lets you and your crew member harness its sheer power. 

HULL
Sporty sailing including capsizing in all 4 directions!
5,04 m length / 2,41 m beam / 145 kg weight
SAILS
13,8 m2 dacron mainsail (no reefing)
5,1 m2 dacron jib (no reefing)
One boat is fitted with 17,5 m2 asymetric
TRAPEZING
Trapezing available.
FLEET
3 boats
CREW
 
2 persons, maximum crew weight 155 Kg (310 lbs)
This boat requires some artistic agility to adjust the weight trim and athleticism to re-board after capsizing.
SKILLS TO RENT
 
The boat skipper is expected to safely perform the following maneuvers on an Hobie 16 or similar in winds up to 4 Bft / 20 Kn:
  • Tack
  • Gybe
  • Beat upwind
  • Head into the wind
  • Trapezing
  • Drifting downwind
  • Right up after capsizing
In winds of more than 20 knots or other difficult weather conditions, we expect appropiate knowledge and experience for these conditions.

 
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