Fast, powerful, and without bells and whistles. The Hobie 16 by Hobie Cat is possibly history's most influential single-design boat (save maybe the Laser and Optimist). Unlike the rest of our high-performance fleet, Hobie 16s are not designed specifically for racing, but that doesn't mean they're slow. Able to go faster than the wind, Hobie 16s reach a top speed of around 25 knots, making them unsuitable for sailing through school zones 8am - 5pm M-F!