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HOLDER 14 MKII

Hobie Cat🇺🇸· Design: Ron Holder
1984–1990
$200 – $600 est. annual maintenance
DinghymonoFractional SloopVariable

Specifications

Hull

LOA13.67 ft
LWL12.5 ft
Beam6.17 ft
Draft3.82 ft/ 0.5 ft min
Displacement265 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL4.7 kn

About the HOLDER 14 MKII

Similar to HOBIE ONE-14. The HOLDER 14 MKII has a taller rig than the std. HOLDER 14.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Holder 14 MkII is a lightweight, high-performance catamaran designed by Ron Holder and built by Hobie Cat (USA) between 1984 and 1990. With a displacement of 265.0 lb and a LOA of 13.67 ft, this model represents a specific era of Hobie's production, though the exact number of hulls built is not specified in the available data.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailing, racing, and trailerable cruising due to its light displacement and fractional sloop rig. It appeals to single-handers or couples seeking a responsive, easy-to-handle package for protected waters.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 265.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.84, this boat is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to coastal and protected water use.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include other Hobie Cat models from the same era, such as the Hobie 16 and Hobie 18, which share similar trailerable dimensions and performance-oriented designs. It also compares to other 13-14 ft catamarans like the Nacra 14, though the Holder 14 MkII is distinct in its fractional rig configuration.

Performance

Comfort2.8
Capsize3.84
Disp/Len61

Pricing

We don't have market pricing data for the HOLDER 14 MKII yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 13.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$200 – $600
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the HOLDER 14 MKIIyet 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

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