Background:
Now you can sail high and dry. This sporty catamaran was designed to be simple to sail, with performance characteristics to appeal to even the most advanced sailors. The boat's clean design, boomless rig and responsive handling makes this the perfect recreational boat for the whole family.

With wing seats for relaxed, comfortable sailing, the 17 is prepared to take on any breeze. If you are looking for versatility, simplicity and performance all rolled into one, you can't do any better.

Specifications:
Length: 17'
Beam: 8'
Mast Length: 27' 7"
Sail Area: 168 Sq. Ft.
w/jib: 200sqft
Weight: 340 lbs.
Hull Construction: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich

17 SE Standard Features:
>> White Hulls with Colored Graphics
>> Adjustable Kick-Up Rudders for Easy Beaching
>> Colored Vertical-Cut Mylar Main Sail
>> Comptip Mast for Safety and High Wind Performance
>> Wing Seats with Mesh Trampolines
>> Harken Blocks
>> Single Trapeze System
>> Boom

17 SPORT Standard Features:
>> White Hulls with Colored Graphics
>> Adjustable Kick-Up Rudders for Easy Beaching
>> Colored Vertical-Cut Mylar Main Sail
>> Comptip Mast for Safety and High Wind Performance
>> Wing Seats with Mesh Trampolines
>> Harken Blocks
>> Single Trapeze System
>> Jib

Optional Features:
>> Colored Trampoline, Vinyl or Mesh

Hobie Cat Sail Colors

>> Download: Hobie 17 SE Brochure
      (Adobe Acrobat / pdf 1.9MB)