Hobie Wave Classic or Club - how to tell which model you have:
Posted on 20th Oct 2025
HOBIE WAVE CATAMARAN INFORMATION
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.