Hobie 14 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hobie Alter·1967·Hobie Cat
Hobie 14 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · multihull
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
14' · 4.27 m
Displ.
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
$ 1,625
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
New Zealand (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hobie 14 listings span 2 countries. New Zealand leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
New Zealand$ 9511150.0%
United States$ 2,3001150.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau 1445.83'$ 645,8519448
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Seawind 100032.81'$ 121,1212913
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
Adams 1033'$ 12,901142
Hobie Cat Getaway16.58'$ 6,00073
Hobie Cat 1818'$ 2,35042
Beneteau First 1414.11'$ 12,33331
Hobie 14You are here$ 1,62522

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 $1,625. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hobie 14 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Hobie 14 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hobie 14 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hobie 14 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 New Zealand (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hobie 14?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau 14, Catalina 22, Seawind 1000. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.