Hobie 17 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Wake·1985·Hobie Cat
Hobie 17 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · centerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
17' · 5.18 m
Displ.
315 lbs · 143 kg
First year
1985

The Hobie 17, introduced in 1985, represented a significant technological pivot for the Hobie Cat Company, moving away from the asymmetric hull designs of the iconic 16 toward a more modern, technical racing platform. Designed primarily as a highperformance singlehanded catamaran, the 17 was engineered to satisfy sailors who demanded better upwind performance and more sophisticated tuning than the earlier beach cats provided. While the boat retains the brand's signature "beachability," its inclusion of pivoting centerboards and integrated "wings" (hiking seats) transformed the ergonomic and tactical experience of solo multihull sailing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,129
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+21.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Switzerland (50.0%) · New Zealand (50.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hobie 17 listings span 2 countries. Switzerland leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by New Zealand.

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
Switzerland$ 8901050.0%
New Zealand$ 1,3671150.0%

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
Performance Catamarans 105 MC33.5'$ 89,2006834
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Esse 85027.89'$ 54,684236
Seascape 1818.04'$ 25,298185
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450176
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
HH Catamarans 5554.92'$ 2,450,000113
Fountaine Pajot Antigua 37$ 142,527116
Hobie Cat Getaway16.58'$ 6,00073
Hobie Cat 1818'$ 2,35042
Hobie 17You are here$ 1,12921

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hobie 17 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hobie 17 over the past 12 months is $1,129. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hobie 17 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Hobie 17 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hobie 17 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hobie 17 has increased by 21.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Hobie 17 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hobie 17 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (50.0%), New Zealand (50.0%).
05Do Hobie 17 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Hobie 17 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Hobie 17?+
Comparable models include Performance Catamarans 105 MC, Hobie Cat 16, Esse 850. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.