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SPECIFICATIONS HOBIE 16

World Sailing Status
International Class
Construction
Fiberglass / Foam Sandwich
No. of Crew
2
Designer
Hobie Alter / Phil Edwards
National Origins
USA
Year Designed
1970
Approx Number Built
100,000
Number of Trapeze
Double
Hull Length
16'7" / 5.04m
Beam
7'11" / 2.41m
Draft (rudder up)
10" / 0.25m
Sail Area
218sq.ft. / 20m²
Sail Material
Dacron
Centerboards
None
Boat Weight
320lbs / 145kg
Max Load
800lbs. / 362kg
HOBIE 16