50 years on hobie, is still
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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
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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)
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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
5HOBIE ACCESSORIES
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HOBIE waveHOBIE wave
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Length 3,98mWidth 2,13mMast height
6,10mWeight (ca.)
118kgMain area
9,20m2
Jib area 2,20m2
The F
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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
Sp
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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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HOBIE CAT 15’HOBIE CAT 15’
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Length 4,94mWidth 2,39m
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
HOBIE CAT 16’HOBIE CAT 16’Th
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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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FUN A WAY OF LIFE SHARING THE WIND FUN
Length 5,05mWidth 2,43m
Mast height 7,92mWeight (ca.) 145kgMain area 13,77m2
Jib area 5,12m2Sp
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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 !!!
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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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Sp
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Width 2,55mMast height
8,50mWeight (ca.)
125kgMain area
16m2
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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
The D
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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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WORLD TEAM WINNER WORLD TEAM WINNER15
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.
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HOBIE FOXHOBIE FOX
FOLLOW ME FOLLOW ME FOLLOW ME FOLLO
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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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W ME FOLLOW ME FOLLOW ME FOLLOW ME
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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.
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KAYAKS HOBIE KAYAKS HOBIE
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Specifications
Length 3,86mWidth 0,78m
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
The M
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HOBIE TANDEM
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Length 4,23mWidth 0,84m
Weight (ca.) 38kg
Specifications
Length 3,36mWidth 0,79m
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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CAT ACCESSORIESBIE CAT ACCESSORIES
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
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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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