Hobie Wave Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Morrelli, Melvin & Hobie Design Team·1994·Hobie Cat
Hobie Wave drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · multihull
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
13.06' · 3.98 m
Displ.
245 lbs · 111 kg
First year
1994

The Hobie Wave represents a pivotal shift in beach catamaran design, prioritizing durability and accessibility over the highstrung performance characteristics of its fiberglass predecessors. Launched in 1994, the Wave was engineered to withstand the rigors of resort rentals and novice handling while maintaining the signature "Hobie Way" of life. Built using a specialized rotomolded polyethylene process, its hulls are nearly indestructible, making it a favorite for families who want a boat that can be dragged across rocky beaches or left on a mooring without the heartbreak of gelcoat chips. Unlike the iconic Hobie 16, the Wave utilizes a "plugandplay" philosophy, featuring a boomless rig and a simplified trampoline layout that allows a single person to go from trailer to water in minutes.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 3837.5'$ 238,0003719
Freedom 35 Cat Ketch34.75'$ 58,5003216
Seawind 100032.81'$ 121,0812913
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Seawind 1000 XL35.5'$ 174,900207
Com-Pac Sun Cat 17-217.33'$ 18,450175
Corsair 76024.25'$ 89,850146
Voyage Mayotte 4747'$ 239,5001310
Dragonfly 80026.25'$ 36,799124
Hobie Cat Getaway16.58'$ 6,00073

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Hobie Wave?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 38, Freedom 35 Cat Ketch, Seawind 1000. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.