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Hobie Wave
Designer: Morrelli, Melvin & Hobie Design Team  ·  Builder: Hobie Cat  ·  First built: 1994
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About the Hobie Wave

Designed as an accessible entry point into catamaran sailing, this small beach cat from Hobie represents the company's commitment to making multihull sailing approachable for newcomers. The Wave carries forward Hobie's decades of experience in rotomolded catamaran construction, featuring the brand's characteristic lightweight yet durable polyethylene hulls that can handle beach launches and inevitable encounters with sand and shallow water. Built for coastal sailing and beach-based adventures, the Wave excels in protected waters where its forgiving handling characteristics allow sailors to build confidence on a stable platform. The boat's modest size makes it ideal for solo sailing or tandem crews, while its simple rigging system eliminates much of the complexity that can intimidate beginning sailors. Notable for its user-friendly design, the Wave incorporates Hobie's proven kick-up rudder system and features simplified sail controls that prioritize ease of use over racing performance. The wide, stable platform provides reassuring confidence for new sailors while still delivering the exciting sensation of catamaran speed. Its lightweight construction enables easy transport on standard car-top carriers, making it particularly appealing to sailors without trailer storage or heavy-duty tow vehicles. This combination of accessibility and genuine sailing performance has established the Wave as a popular choice for sailing schools and recreational sailors alike.

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$4,500 – $4,500
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Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 12.47 ft / 3.80 m
Beam 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
Max Draft 1.74 ft / 0.53 m
Min Draft 0.92 ft / 0.28 m
Displacement 245.00 lb / 111 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 95.00 ft² / 8.83 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Rigging Type Cat (rotating spar)
Construction Rotomolded Polyethylene
Designer Morrelli, Melvin & Hobie Design Team
Builder Hobie Cat
First Built 1994
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
38.86
How It Compares

vs. Aqua Cat 12 5, Topaz Uno, Zuma

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Dimensions
LOA
Hobie Wave ★
13.0 ft
Aqua Cat 12 5
12.5 ft
Topaz Uno
12.7 ft
Zuma
12.8 ft
LWL
Hobie Wave ★
12.5 ft
Aqua Cat 12 5
Topaz Uno
Zuma
12.4 ft
Beam
Hobie Wave ★
7.0 ft
Aqua Cat 12 5
6.0 ft
Topaz Uno
4.8 ft
Zuma
5.0 ft
Displacement
Hobie Wave ★
245 lbs
Aqua Cat 12 5
195 lbs
Topaz Uno
132 lbs
Zuma
129 lbs
Sail Area
Hobie Wave ★
95 sq ft
Aqua Cat 12 5
90 sq ft
Topaz Uno
79 sq ft
Zuma
65 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hobie Wave ★
38.9
Aqua Cat 12 5
42.9
Topaz Uno
Zuma
40.8
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hobie Wave ★
Aqua Cat 12 5
Topaz Uno
2.2
Zuma
1.9
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hobie Wave ★
Aqua Cat 12 5
Topaz Uno
47
Zuma
30
Hull Speed
Hobie Wave ★
Aqua Cat 12 5
Topaz Uno
4.4 kts
Zuma
4.7 kts
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