Hobie 16 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hobie Alter·1969·~135,000 hulls·Hobie Cat
Hobie 16 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · multihull
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
16.58' · 5.05 m
Displ.
320 lbs · 145 kg
First year
1969

The Hobie 16 is arguably the most recognizable multihull in the history of recreational sailing. Launched in 1970 as a followup to the smaller Hobie 14, the "Sixteen" revolutionized the sport by introducing a platform that was fast, easy to launch from a beach, and robust enough to handle the surf. Designed by Hobie Alter, the boat was engineered to eliminate the complexities of traditional sailing; most notably, it utilizes asymmetrical hulls that provide lift and directional stability without the need for fragile daggerboards or centerboards. With over 135,000 units produced, it remains the world's most popular onedesign catamaran, maintaining its status as a competitive racing class and a staple of coastal resorts globally.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 3,791
Ask, not sold · 28 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
28 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-42.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (81.5%) · Australia (11.1%) · Switzerland (3.7%)

Recent Listings

24 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hobie 16 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 22 listings (81.5%), followed by Australia and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

27 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,50022581.5%
Australia$ 3,5833111.1%
Switzerland$ 1,526113.7%
Germany$ 7,912113.7%

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
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
Hobie Cat 16You are here$ 3,791289
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,3402510
Seawind 160051.64'$ 999,0002415
Beneteau First 18 SE18.21'$ 32,8712211
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
Aphrodite 10132.6'$ 19,430164
Adams 1033'$ 12,901142
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Hobie Cat Getaway16.58'$ 6,00073
Hobie Cat 1818'$ 2,35042

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hobie 16 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hobie 16 over the past 12 months is $3,791. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hobie 16 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Hobie 16 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 28 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hobie 16 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hobie 16 has decreased by 42.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hobie 16 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hobie 16 listings over the past 12 months are United States (81.5%), Australia (11.1%), Switzerland (3.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hobie 16?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, Performance 28, Seawind 1600. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.