Hobie
16 Technical Info, Tuning Tips and Rigging Info
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We are looking to compile a thorough
index of Hobie 16 Technical information and specs - anybody who
can provide any information is encouraged to email 
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Hobie 16 History
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In 1967, Hobie Altar designed the Hobie 14
Catamaran and revolutionized the sailing world. Hobie wanted to make a
boat that you could easily launch into the surf from the beach, sail, and
bring back through the surf. It was this 14-foot fiberglass single-handed
catamaran that single-handedly changed the course of sailing. In 1969
Hobie released, or rather, unleashed the Hobie 16, the most popular
catamaran ever and the most competitive catamaran class in the world.
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Hobie Technical Specs (2003)
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16 Specifications |
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Length
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16'
7"
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Beam
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7'
11"
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Draft
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10"
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Minimum
Class Weight
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320
lbs.
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Mast
Length
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26'6"
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Sail
Area
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218
sq. ft.
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Maximum
Load
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800
lbs.
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Hull
Construction
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Fiberglass/Foam
Sandwich
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Designer
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Hobie
Alter
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Hobie 16 Standard equipment (2003)
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| Hobie
16 Standard Equipment |
| White
Hulls |
| White
Race-Ready Dacron Sails |
| Raised
Trampoline for Dry, Comfortable Sailing and Easy Trapezing |
| Vinyl
Trampoline |
| Low-Profile
Integrated Traveler Tracks |
| Quick
Release Tiller Connector for Positive Steering and Easy
Rigging |
| Harken
Blocks |
| Patented,
Adjustable Kick-up Rudders for Easy Beaching |
| Comptip
Mast for Safety and High Wind Performance |
| Black
Anodized Aluminum |
| Double
Trapeze |
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Hobie 16 Optional Equipment
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| Hobie
16 Optional Equipment |
| Colored
Hulls |
| Colored
Dacron Sails |
| Colored
Trampoline, Vinyl or Mesh |
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Hobie 16 Rigging
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| Wire
Lengths for the Hobie 16 |
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Wire
Type/Grade |
Finished
Length |
Quantity |
Main
Halyard-non Comptip
C/L shackle to near side stop=15 5/8" |
3/32
7x7 |
25'
7 3/4" |
1
ea. |
Jib
Halyard
Rope 20'6" of 3/16 halyard |
1/8
7x19 |
16'
5" |
1
ea. |
Shroud
thimbles both ends |
1/8
1x19 |
19'
1/4" |
2
ea. |
Trapeze
Wires
thimbles, stops and handles |
3/32
1x19 |
16'
9 1/8" |
4
ea. |
Forestay
Pigtail
thimbles both ends |
5/32
7x19 |
6" |
1
ea. |
Lower
Forestay
thimbles both ends |
1/8
1x19 |
17'
6" |
1
ea. |
Bridle
thimbles both ends |
1/8
1x19 |
3'
8 1/4" |
2
ea. |
Roller
Pigtail
thimbles both ends w/swivel block |
1/8
1x19 |
17" |
1
ea. |
Bridle
w/Hobie Furler
fork and thimbles |
1/8
1x19 |
3'7" |
2
ea. |
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