Hobie 14 Sailboats for Sale

Hobie Alter·1967·Hobie Cat
Hobie 14 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Catamaran · multihull
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
14' · 4.27 m
Disp.
240 lbs · 109 kg
First year
1967

The Hobie 14 stands as the foundational spark of the multihull revolution, a vessel that transitioned highperformance catamaran sailing from an elite niche into a global "beach cat" phenomenon. Conceived by surfboard pioneer Hobart "Hobie" Alter in the late 1960s, the Hobie 14 was designed with a singular, radical objective: to create a sailboat that could be launched through the surf of Southern California and handled by a single person. Its 1967 debut introduced the world to the "Hobie Way of Life," emphasizing a carefree, performanceoriented culture that prioritized accessibility over the rigid traditions of the yacht club. While later eclipsed in sheer numbers by its larger sibling, the Hobie 16, the 14 remains the definitive singlehanded beach catamaran, celebrated for its lightweight agility and its role in establishing the International Hobie Class Association.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,766
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-30.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Switzerland (50.0%) · New Zealand (25.0%) · United States (25.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hobie 14 listings appear across 3 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by New Zealand and United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

4 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 1,9092250.0%
New Zealand$ 9241125.0%
United States$ 2,3001025.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 2,984248
Hobie 14You are here$ 1,76643

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hobie 14 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hobie 14 over the past 12 months is $1,766. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hobie 14 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Hobie 14 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hobie 14 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hobie 14 is down 30.2% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Hobie 14 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hobie 14 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (50.0%), New Zealand (25.0%), United States (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hobie 14?+
Comparable models include Hobie Cat 16. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.