HOBIE BRAVO
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 12 ft |
| Beam | 4.42 ft |
| Draft | 0.75 ft |
| Displacement | 195 lb |
| Material | 12’3.65 m |
Accommodation
| CE category | About3 450€(2017) |
About the HOBIE BRAVO
The Hobie Bravo is a 12.0 ft catamaran designed and built by Hobie Cat, with production records indicating a start year of 2000. As a lightweight vessel with a displacement of 195.0 lb, it represents the entry-level segment of Hobie's recreational sailing lineup.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for casual day sailing, beach launching, and novice sailors seeking a stable, easy-to-handle platform for calm coastal waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 3.05 and a maximum draft of 0.75 ft, this vessel is strictly designed for protected coastal use and is not suitable for offshore or bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable models include the Hobie 16 and Hobie 14, which share similar unstayed catamaran rigging and target the same recreational day-sailing market.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 2006–2019 · median $2,500
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 12ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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