Hobie Wave Buyer's Guide
The Hobie Wave is a 13-foot rotomolded polyethylene beach catamaran introduced in 1994, and on the used market it is encountered almost entirely within the United States. It is a simple, trailerable day sailor whose value lies in ruggedness and ease of use rather than accommodation or systems.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two versions appear in the used pool. The Classic Wave was the original, built for easy disassembly and car storage, with standing rigging that hooks to the hulls and a one-piece mesh trampoline with drink holders. The Club Wave uses a lace-up three-piece trampoline and clevis-pin-and-ring rigging, and it is the version favored by those who want to race or prize speed. Both carry a crew of one to four and the same symmetric hulls with skegs in place of daggerboards.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A trampoline is commonly fitted, as is a furling main among often-seen rigs. Beyond those, buyers should note the EZ Loc Rudder system operated by raising and lowering the rudder, and the tiller stick that lets a light-air sailor move weight forward. The comptip mast and Hobie Bob mast float are standard anti-turtle gear. Available upgrades of consequence include a zipper-reefing mainsail and a spinnaker kit for more range, plus an aluminum trailer and beach wheels for easier shore handling.
What to Inspect
The builder states the rotomolded polyethylene hull is nearly indestructible, but check the three-piece mesh trampoline on Club boats for heat-meld separation and the lacing integrity. On Classic boats, inspect the cable-and-Velcro trampoline tension system and the hook attachments of the standing rigging. Verify the comptip mast and mast float are present to prevent turtling, and confirm the boomless mainsail's full battens and safety window are intact.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Wave is a United States-market boat. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm which version is offered (Classic for storage ease, Club for speed), verify trampoline condition and rigging attachments, and ensure mast-float and rudder systems are complete.
- Confirm Classic vs Club by storage and racing intent
- Check trampoline melt/lacing and rigging hooks or pins
- Confirm comptip mast, Hobie Bob, EZ Loc rudder present
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Hobie Wave. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $4,900 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $8,000 | +63.3% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $4,200 | -47.5% |
| Jul 26 | 4 | $5,400 | +28.6% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $4,000 | -25.9% |
Where they're listed
Hobie Wave listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 8.
Country view
8 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4,850 | 8 | 6 | 100.0% |