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 high-performance single-handed 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.
Used Hobie 17 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Hobie
- Model
- 17
- Builder
- Hobie Cat
- Designer
- John Wake
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - ??
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