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50 years on... HOBIE, is still

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THE HOBIE WTHE HOBIE

which was going to become in avery short period the most impor-tant catararan class worldwide?To date, more than 200 000 HobieCats are sailed all over the world.Since 1971, Hobie Cats have beenproduced in Europe, in SouthernFrance. The Toulon based facility isprobably one of the most modernsmall boat factories in the world.State of the art production proce-dures incorporating strict qualitycontrol, ensure that every productis of the highest possible stan-dards prior to dispatch. The One-Design production is closelycontrolled by the IHCA(International Hobie ClassAssociation) to maintain the verystrict Class Rules. Facts like ease of

transportation, simplicityin handling, incredible

sailing performance,as well as recognisedstability and long life(high resale value)are all part of the

Hobie Cat success.

Everything started with a dreamand a drawing in the sand. Oneday, in 1968, Hobart (" Hobie ")Alter, from Capristano Beach,Southern California, famous for

his revolutionary surfboarddesign and production,

created what was tobecome the first mass

produced beachcatamaran in theworld using asym-metrical hulls : theHobie Cat 14 hadarrived.

Very quickly, Hobieand his friends started

out a small series pro-duction in California, and

virtually overnight the Hobie" Way of Life " was born. In1970, the big brother of the14', the Hobie Cat 16made its debut. Didanyone imagine thenthat Hobie Alter wascreating a catamaran

making dreams come true.

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WAY OF LIFE...WAY OF LIFE...

The IHCA co-ordinates and helpssupervise each year more than 200official races in the world. It is like-ly, that there is a Hobie Cat Fleetright next to where you live ....Beit for racing, or for leisure, theHobie Class Association offersevery sailor advice and informa-tion to encourage sailors to getthe most fun on and off the water.Sales and service of genuine HobieCat parts and accessoriesis available worldwidethrough an extensivenetwork of exclusivedealers.

THE HOBIE WAY OF LIFE ...www.hobieclass.comwww.hobieworlds.com

Information notice of race and events (See website)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE FAMILY THE KID THE ORIGINAL THE REVOLU

HOBIE CAT 14' HOBIE CAT 15'HOBIE WAVE HOBIE DRAGOON HOBIE

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HOBIE SPECIFICATIONSHOBIE KAYAKS

UTION THE LEGEND THE DISCOVERY THE WINNER

CAT 16' HOBIE PACIFICHOBIE FX ONE HOBIE FOXHOBIE TIGER

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HOBIE waveHOBIE wave

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Length 3,98mWidth 2,13mMast height

6,10mWeight (ca.)

118kgMain area

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Jib area 2,20m2

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The Hobie Wave was designed especially for beginners, families and youngsters. It is easy to set up, easy to sail, and easyto store.This affordable, colourful 13-foot catamaran is so user-friendly, it almost sails itself! Anyone will find this car top-pable boat easy to rig and sail.

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HOBIE DRAGOONHOBIE DRAGOONThe next step up in the Hobie range. Ideal for kids and adults, for fun, or for serious sailing - this boat is adaptable as asingle or double hander. It's easy to learn on, incorporating ample flotation. Sail it without a boom when you're just star-ting and add double trapeze and spinnaker when you've a little experience. So call your friends to come along... Throwthe boat on top of the car and let's go race...Your perfect first catamaran.

KIDS FRIENDS FUN KIDS FRIENDS FUN KIDS

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Width 2,15m

Mast height 6,4m

Weight (ca.) 104kg

Main area 8,64m2

Jib area2,42m2

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HOBIE CAT 14’HOBIE CAT 14’

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Length 4,25mWidth 2,31m

Mast height 6,78mWeight (ca.) 109kgMain area 10,46m2

Jib area (turbo) 2,80 m2

The original Hobie cat, the Hobie Cat 14 is one foot longer than the Hobie 13, and includes the patented raised trampoli-ne system for dryer sailing and performance proven asymmetrical hulls without daggerboards. In its Turbo version, theHobie Cat 14 is equipped with a furling jib and a trapeze. The 14 provides unmatched fun in the surf and is a great youthtrainer for the larger Hobie Cat 16. The Hobie Cat 14, being recognised by the ISAF as an International Class, has provedits worth in European and World Championships.

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Mast height 7,20mWeight (ca.) 155kg

Main area 11,70m2

Jib area3,50 m2

The standard in institutional off-the-beach sailing. It will even carry up to 4 crew! The choice of Club Med, Club Aldiana,Club Robinson, Sunsail, Wildwind, VDWS, UCPA and numerous others world-wide, confirm this big volume, stable, easyto use, strong platform beach boat is a winner.

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A WAY OF LIFE SHARING THE WIND WORLDS

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Best selling sport catamaran year after year since its launch in 1970, the Hobie Cat 16 is an all time winner. performance particularly in waves. All over the world, you will find Hobie 16's on most beaches. As for racing, the magic in the world, you can combine exhilarating sailing in all conditions with top class competition at several levels. Over 100 000

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Unless you have sailed a Hobie 16, it is not possible to talk about sports catamarans. Unbelievable speed, as well as incrediblewords are " Strict One-Design International Class " - and with more crews racing this class than all the other cataraman classes owners cannot be wrong !!!

HOBIE FX oneHOBIE FX oneThe latest single hander from Hobie Cat Europe, is a new revolutionary design created to out-class the competition. Commoncomponents from the Hobie Tiger and the Hobie Fox have assured a strong but fast cat on and off the wind. The wave piercinghulls are fast, yet its substantial flotation means room for a friend on board. An optional reacher/spinnaker as well as a jib sys-tem is in development and once again, optional sport wings are available for comfort. Watch the FX One gain its natural placeas the ideal singlehander of the future!

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SOLO NEW FEELING DOUBLE NEW FRIENDS

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Width 2,55mMast height

8,50mWeight (ca.)

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HOBIE PACIFICHOBIE PACIFIC

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Length 5,48m

Width 2,50m

Mast height 9,00m

Weight (ca.) 165kg

Main area 15,5m2

Jib area4,15 / 5,4m2

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One of a new generation of recreational catamarans designed for adventure, cruising and fun off-the-beach. A big platform, big volumehulls, (including the famous patented wing keel from the HC15), as well as a tall mast for you and your crew. The boat comes with a rangeof options for comfort and performance including spi kit, and wings - if you're looking for fun with your friends this is the big boat for you.

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WORLD TEAM WINNER WORLD TEAM WINNER

HOBIE TIGERHOBIE TIGER

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Width 2,50/2,60mMast height 9,00m

Weight (ca.) 180kg

Main area 17m2

Jib area3,45 / 4,15m2

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Designed only a short time ago, the Hobie Tiger has already been recognised as an ISAF recognised International Class withonly in Hobie's one design circuit culminating in the bi-annual World Championships but also in all F18 events as well. Theand F18 World Championships. Already the second Tiger World Championships in Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy summer 2001 is

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racing thus at the highest levels. Not only that, the Tiger conforms to the F18 Class rules, allowing sailors to compete notHobie Tiger, nearing 1 000 units worldwide, has active fleet racing on 4 continents, has won Round Texel, the F18 Europeansheating up to be an all time performance cats rendez-vous.

HOBIE FOXHOBIE FOX

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Width 2,60mMast height 9,50m

Weight (ca.) 190kg

Main area 18m2

Jib area 4,85m2

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A development from the Tiger class, a new revolutionary 20-foot, big volume, wave-piercing trailerable,common components from the Hobie Tiger, yet incorporating similar revolutionary hull design ideasexciting concept. Long hours of testing from sailors such as Olympic Champion Mitch Booth has led tosport wings (up to 3,2 m beam) or the famous classic wings from Hobie help to offer maximum comfort

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double trapeze / spi catamaran has been designed at Hobie Cat Europe to fit the Formula 20 racing rules. Using several proven in A-Class racing, as well as the use of the latest composite technology, has resulted in an extremely fast and the Fox taking great results already - including an outstanding win at the classic Three Piers Race in the year 2000. Optionalto this racing machine.

KAYAKS HOBIE KAYAKS HOBIE

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Specifications


Weight (ca.) 29,3kg

A new dimension in the Kayak world. Tired of paddling? Use your legs with the new pedalling systemfrom Hobie.

A WAY OF LIFE FRIENDS NEW FEELINGHOBIE MIRAGE

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Weight (ca.) 38kg

Specifications


Weight (ca.) 21,5kg

Single passenger, self-draining padling kayak. Stable and high performance thanks to his design. A graceful glide !

Hobie Kayak for two persons with enough room for a small child. Self-draining and stable. Fun with your family.

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“WORLD TEAM” HARNESSLIFE VEST

DIAMOND "SINCE 1950"CAP

HOBIE SPI BAG

ALUMINIUM 2-WHEEL BEACH DOLLEY

HOBIE TRAMPOLINE POUCH RUDDER BLADE COVER (ALL MODELS)

BLUE “HOBIE” CAP 3 MM NEOPRENEWET SUIT

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DRY SUIT WITH FEET “SPRAY TOP” DIAMOND "SINCE 1950"GEAR BAG WITH WHEELS

“SPRAYSUIT” OVERALL“EUROPE TEAM ANDWORLD TEAM”

HARNESSES

“CATCH” HARNESS

MULTIMODEL BEACH DOLLEY WITHBALLOON WHEELS

THIS IS A NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST. HOBIE ACCESSORIES ARE AVAILABLE AT OFFICIAL DEALER SHOPS.

CAT TRAX BEACH DOLLEY + CRADLES ROAD TRAILER

SAIL/BOOM BAG HOBIE TIGER BOAT COVER HOBIE 16 BOAT COVER

SHIRTS BLACK TOP LYCRA LONGSLEEVES

WHITE TOP LYCRASHORT SLEEVES

WHITE TOP LYCRA LONGSLELEVES

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The New GenerationThe Family The Allrounder The Original The School The Legend

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HOBIE WAVE HOBIE DRAGOON HOBIE CAT 14' HOBIE CAT 15' HOBIE CAT 16 HOBIE FX ONEClub white Club white Classic white White Cl. white Easy Club LE Race

Length 3,98 3,91 4,25 4,94 5,05 5,25

Width 2,13 2,15 2,31 2,39 2,43 2,55

Mast height 6,1 6,40 6,78 7,2 7,92 8,50

Weight (ca.) kg 118 104 109 155 145 150 155 145 125

Sail cloth Dacron Dacron Dacron Dacron Dacron Mylar

Sail cut Vertical cut Radial Cut Horizontal cut Vertical cut Horizontal cut Radial cut

Main area m2 9,20 8,64 10,46 11,7 13,77 10,5 13,77 13,77 16,00

Jib area m2 2,2 2,42 2,8 (turbo) 3,5 5,12 3,7 5,12 5,12 -

Spinnaker m2 - 12 (option) - 15 (option) 15 (option) option

Hull construction Rotomolded polyethylene

Vacuum PVC foam fibre-glass reinforced polyester sandwich

Hull design Symmetric Symmetric Asymmetric Symmetric Asymmetric Symmetric

Rudder blades Lexan Lexan Lexan Lexan Lexan W.Knight Race

Daggerboards - - - - - - - - Sabre

Tiller extension Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Aluminium Fibreglas Fibreglas

Wings Option - - - - - - - Option

Boom No Option Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Trapeze - 2 x J&H 2 x J&H 4 x J&H 2xJ&H J&H 4xJ&H 4xJ&H 2 x J&H

Trampoline Blue with Mesh with White with White with White with pocket Mesh Mesh withpocket pocket pocket pocket with pocket pocket

Mainsheet 4 : 1 6 : 1 5 : 1 / 6 : 1 6 : 1 6 : 1 8 : 1

Traveller - SSI SSI CCT CCT CCT CCT SSI Fredericksen

Crew 2 / 3 2 / 3 1 / 2 2 / 4 1 / 2 1 / 2

Options Colour sail Colour sail (main & jib) Colour sail Colour sail Colour sail Sport wings2-piece mast 2-piece mast 2-piece mast 2-piece mast 2-piece mast SpinnakerMast float Mast float Jib kit (Turbo) Mast float Mast float Kit anti-skid neoprene

Jib kit (Turbo) Spi kit with spinnaker Mesh or blue tramp. Spi kit with spinnaker Spi kit with spinnakerComfort wings Jib furler kit (w/o jib) Reinforced hulls Jib furler kit (w/o jib) Jib furler kit (w/o jib)

Righting kit Righting kit Mesh trampoline Mesh or blue trampolineRighting kit Reinforced hulls

(except Club - serial equipment)Righting kit

LE “Race” White Knight blades White Knight blades White Knight bladesEquipment Double trapeze Fibreglas tiller Fibreglas tiller

Boom extention extentionFront crossbar with Race blocks Race blocks

Dolphin striker Special batten Special battenend caps end caps

The MirageThe Discovery The Winner The Revolution The Solo The Tandem

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HOBIE PACIFIC HOBIE TIGER HOBIE FOX KAYAKS MAUI KAYAKS TANDEM KAYAKS MIRAGEWhite White

5,48 5,51 6,10 3,36 4,23 3,86 Length

2,50 2,50/2,60 2,60 0,79 0,84 0,78 Width

9 9 9,50 - - - Mast height

165 180 (with spi) 190 (with spi) 21,5 38 29,3 Weight (ca.) kg

Dacron Mylar Mylar - - - Sail cloth

Vertical cut Radial cut Radial cut - - - Sail cut

15,5 17 18 - - - Main area m2

4,15 / 5,4 3,45 / 4,15 4,85 - - - Jib area m2

19 (option) 19 / 21 (option) 25 - - Spinnaker m2

Rotomolded Hull constructionVacuum PVC foam fibre-glass reinforced polyester sandwichpolyethylene

Symmetric Symmetric Symmetric - - - Hull design

Race Race Race - - - Rudder blades

- Daggerboard Daggerboard - - - Daggerboards

Fibreglas Fibreglass Fibreglass - - Tiller extension

Option Option Option - - - Wings

Option Yes Yes - - - Boom

4 x J&H 4 x J&H 4 x J&H - - - Trapeze

Mesh with Mesh with Mesh with Trampolinepocket pocket pocket - - -

7 : 1 8 : 1 8 : 1 - - - Mainsheet

Fredericksen Fredericksen Torlon Fredericksen - - - Travellerroller bearing

2 / 3 2 / 3 2 / 3 1 2 1 Crew

Colour sail Colour sail Kit anti-skid neoprene OptionsLarge jib (4,50) Square top mainsail Sport wings

Mast float Mast float Classic wingsSpi kit with spinnaker Spi kit with spinnaker

Boom Kit anti-skid neopreneSport wings Sport wingsClassic wings Classic wings

Ergonomic seat Ergonomic seat Ergonomic seat LE “Race”and Paddles and Paddles and Paddles Equipment

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