Hobie Miracle 20 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Jack Groeneveld·1991 – 2007·Hobie Cat
Hobie Miracle 20 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
19.5' · 5.94 m
Displ.
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
$ 5,703
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Active listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
Switzerland (100.0%)

Active listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Hobie Miracle 20 listings span 1 country. Switzerland leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 5,70320100.0%

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
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 4,436235
Performance 2828.71'$ 194,121238
Corsair 2727'$ 37,750228
Hudson 6665.94'$ 3,899,000178
Corsair F-24 Mk II24.17'$ 26,750154
Melges 2424'$ 31,795122
HH Catamarans 5554.92'$ 2,450,000113
Phoenix Elite18.11'$ 34,47161
Hobie Cat 1818'$ 1,07242
Hobie 3333'$ 18,00030
Hobie Miracle 20You are here$ 5,70320

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 $5,703. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Hobie Miracle 20 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Hobie Miracle 20 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Hobie Miracle 20 listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Hobie Miracle 20?+
Comparable models include Hobie Cat 16, Performance 28, Corsair 27. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.