by SLO Sail and Canvas

The Hobie Wave Catamaran is a small “beach cat” made by Hobie Cat since 1994. The hulls are made of Polyethylene plastic – like a modern sit on top kayak.

“Hobie Wave” is clearly written on the side of each hull. There are 2 EVA foam seats stuck to each hull - 4 total, 2+2 makes 4. The sail has no boom at the foot of the mainsail. The crossbars and trampoline are more or less flush with the deck.

The Hobie Wave is sometime confused with the Hobie 14 by some of our customers, because the Hobie Wave’s LOA (length overall) is close to 14.’ The quickest / easiest way to tell whether you have a modern Hobie Wave or a 1960’s – 1990’s Hobie 14, is checking to see if the hulls are made of plastic (Wave), or fiberglass (Hobie 14). Unsure? Call (805) 479-6122 ext.2 or email us at slosailandcanvas@yahoo.com BEFORE ORDERING, please.

The HOBIE 14 Catamaran was a small “beach cat” made by Hobie Cat from the 1960’s until the 1990’s. The hulls were made from fiberglass and resin (not molded plastic). The trampoline area was elevated on four pedestals. There is a hard aluminum “boom“ at the foot of the mainsail. If still intact, a decal near the stern will read “Hobie 14.”

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There are 3 Hobie Wave variants:

• HOBIE WAVE CLASSIC
• HOBIE WAVE CLUB
• HOBIE WAVE CLASSIC / CLUB CONVERSION

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HOBIE WAVE CLASSIC: Trampoline’s sides contain a wire that is secured to hull(s) by 3 hooks on each side. Hooks are riveted directly into plastic on the inner edge of each hull. The only trampoline tracks are found in the crossbars. There are no tracks attached to either hull for attaching the trampoline.

If only hooks are present, order any of our Hobie Wave Classic trampolines.

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HOBIE WAVE CLUB: the entire trampoline (forward, rear, sides) attach to the boat via tracks – into which a portion of the trampoline, thickened by an internal “bolt rope” is inserted. There is a track in the forward crossbar, a track on each hull, and a track on the aft crossbar. Hobie Wave Club trampolines are typically 3 piece – 2 main sections, and an aft strip.

 If the attachment points have NO Hooks and are ALL tracks, order any of our Hobie Wave Club Trampolines.

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HOBIE WAVE CLASSIC / CLUB CONVERSION: if your Hobie Wave catamaran has 3 hooks per side – that are inserted into one track per side, then you have a Wave Club Classic Conversion boat. This configuration was produced during the transition from the (first built) Hobie Wave Classic, to the (newer) Hobie Wave Club. Hooks + Tracks = Hobie Wave Classic / Club Conversion.

If your Hobie Wave has hooks inserted into tracks of the sides, you may order either any of our Hobie Wave Classic trampolines, OR any of our Hobie Wave Club trampolines.

All orders placed by December 12th will be shipped on, or before, December 16th 2024.

If you are in need of express shipping, please call to order. 

Please place your orders as soon as possible to avoid late deliveries due to unforeseen holiday shipping delays. 

We specialize in aftermarket trampolines for the most popular of beach cats like Hobie 16's & Prindle 16's, but we also make trampolines to fit hard to find models, like: 

Hobie Cat 15

Hobie Cat T2

Hobie Cat Wildcat

Hobie Cat Tiger

Hobie Cat Pacific

Hobie Cat FX One

Nacra Inter 18

Nacra F18 Infusion

Dart 18

... and more!

Our trampolines are made from tried and true patterns that we have developed and tested over the years. We produce everything in our California sail loft. All trampolines come with a materials and workmanship warranty & are guaranteed to fit your boat perfectly!

We began offering Textilene 90 Lake Blue mesh trampolines in the Spring of 2020 in response to customer requests for a blue mesh offering. Orders for TEX 90 trampolines were high all summer - with great reviews from those who received them.  

What makes Textilene 90 so great? 

Textilene 90 is an improvement on the "standard" Polypropylene basket weave mesh that has been the norm in beach cat nets for decades. Polypropylene basket weave mesh is a high thread count monofilament, whereas Textilene 90 is a PVC coated 1000 denier Polyester weave. 

The combination of Textilene 90's PVC coating and woven mesh design combines the best features of (solid) Vinyl trampolines' durability, and mesh trampolines' openess (ability to shed water through voids in the mesh). 

Textilene 90 has proven excellent resistance to UV degredation and damage from mold and mildew. 

What trampolines are available in Textilene 90?

SLO Sail and Canvas makes Textilene 90 3pc Centerlace, Side Lace, Side Loop, and Wing Cover trampolines for many catamaran models. However due to the PVC coating of Textilene 90 mesh, we are unable to produce Bias Cut trampolines from this premium mesh. SLO Sail and Canvas is adding Textilene 90 offerings every day, so if you don't see your desired trampoline available, please ask!

More Info: 

CLICK HERE for the Twitchell Textilene 90 Data Sheet

CLICK HERE to learn more about all mesh and vinyl options

TIE OR STRAP COVER DOWN: Use the several sewn webbing loops and cordage (or straps upgrade) to lash cover down under / around your hull. If using cordage, we suggest you tie a “trucker’s hitch” knot to achieve proper tension.

ELEVATE THE BOW: Propping the tongue or trailer jack / wheel up by a few feet will incline the deck of your boat – allowing water to drain off the deck instead of pooling in lower areas of the cover.

TENT THE COVER UP: Use the sewn webbing loops (found on the top of some covers) to hoist (or tent) the cover up to any overhead structure: mast, boom, etc.

PROP THE COVER UP: If you have a smaller boat cover without sewn webbing loops atop – use a beach ball, yoga ball, or custom flexible bows / A-frame to lift cover up from below.

MORE INFO:

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OUR OFF SEASON STORAGE GUIDE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR BOAT COVER CARE AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE

Chris' new Prindle 19 Bow Covers are made of durable and UV resistant SofTouch fabric, featuring a fuzzy inner lining that protects your hull from road debris, rocks, dust, and bugs. These bow covers stay put and do not flutter at highway speeds due to their tailored fit and strap + Fastex buckle attachments. 

SLO Sail and Canvas also offers Bow Covers to fit Hobie 16 and Hobie 17 beach cats. 

Follow Chris Holley on his catamaran sailing adventures on his YouTube Channel. Follow SLO Sail and Canvas on YouTube too! Thanks for watching.

Laser Sailboat Top Cover - Deck Cover is the most affordable and the easiest to install. Features include a built-in 1/4" shockcord that wraps around your rubrail. This shockcord, used in conjunction with lines tied through the web loops will secure the cover to your boat in all weather. Many customers choose this cover, made with Top Gun fabric, as the ultimate cover for towing at highway speed. Optional upgrades include: reflective tape (for higher visibility), and tie-down straps (added in place of the web loops). Some customers store spars under this cover, but the PRO Laser has added volume to allow for spar storage. 

PRO Laser Sailboat Top Cover - Deck Cover is the premium Laser sailboat cover on the market. The PRO is made with additional space on deck to allow storage of your mast sections and boom on deck and under cover - with no need to purchase an additional Spar Bag! The PRO also features a bit of skirting to protect more of your hull than the standard top cover. The PRO comes standard - loaded with features including: reflective tape, 4 adjustable straps, custom stenciling, a rudder cutout, and more. The PRO will fit your Laser sailboat with or without the spars on deck. 

Both of these laser sailboat deck covers are available in 3 fabric types, and many different colors. All of SLO Sail and Canvas' boat covers are built to order in 10-14 days, in the USA!

So we made a document to help differentiate the styles of boat, if you or someone you know has a Hobie Getaway or is thinking of getting one, we hope this guide will be helpful.