Hobie Miracle 20 Sailboats for Sale

Jack Groeneveld·1991 – 2007·Hobie Cat
Hobie Miracle 20 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
19.5' · 5.94 m
Disp.
400 lbs · 181 kg
First year
1991

The Hobie Miracle 20 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Hobie Cat, marking a definitive transition from recreational beach cruisers to technical, highperformance racing machines. Launched in 1991 and designed by Jack McKusick, the Miracle 20 was Hobie’s calculated response to the growing dominance of the "Formula 20" class, specifically intended to challenge the Olympicclass Tornado and the Nacra 6.0. Unlike the iconic asymmetrical "banana" hulls of the Hobie 16 or the Hobie 18, the Miracle 20 utilized a teardropshaped, symmetrical hull profile with a deep Ventry. This design was engineered to minimize wavemaking resistance while providing the necessary volume to prevent pitchpoling—a notorious trait of its predecessors. By moving away from the "allarounder" philosophy, Hobie created a vessel that demanded a higher level of athleticism and technical knowledge from its crew.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,000
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Switzerland (66.7%) · United States (33.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hobie Miracle 20 listings appear across 2 countries. Switzerland has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by United States.

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

Country view

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 5,5072066.7%
United States$ 4,0001133.3%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Corsair F-24 Mk II24.17'$ 27,0002111
Hobie Miracle 20You are here$ 4,00031

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Hobie Miracle 20 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Hobie Miracle 20 over the past 12 months is $4,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hobie Miracle 20 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Hobie Miracle 20 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Hobie Miracle 20 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Hobie Miracle 20 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Hobie Miracle 20 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hobie Miracle 20 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (66.7%), United States (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Hobie Miracle 20?+
Comparable models include Corsair F-24 Mk II. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.