HOBIE FOX
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 20 ft |
| Beam | 8.5 ft |
| Displacement | 419 lb |
About the HOBIE FOX
Imported to US in 2001. Designed to Formula 20 rule. Spinnaker; 269 sq.ft./25 m2.
The Hobie Fox is a 20-foot catamaran designed by Nils Bunkenburg and built by Hobie Europe, with production records indicating a start year of 2000. As a lightweight fractional sloop with a displacement of 419.0 lb, it represents the entry-level end of the cruising catamaran market.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing, learning to sail, and light overnight cruising in protected waters due to its manageable size and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 419.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 4.55, the Hobie Fox is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to coastal and inland waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Hobie 16 and Hobie 18, which share similar lightweight construction and trailerable dimensions, though the Fox offers enclosed cabin space for basic overnight stays.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 20ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the HOBIE FOXyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a HOBIE FOX? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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