Steve Fields, Vice President of Hobie Sailboats, along with Esteban Cortez from Hobie, stands beside the first Hobie 16 being assembled and prepared for shipment since Hobie Cat’s return to the Hobie Company.
Steve shared, “It’s been a journey with more headwinds than we anticipated, but now Hobie 16s are finally shipping to our patient customers and dealers.
David Brookes, Executive Director IHCA, the Hobie sailing community is excited, the manufacturer of Hobie Cat sailboats has returned home to Hobie Company with the first Hobie 16 G ready for shipping.
Rich McVeigh, IHCA President. The Hobie sailors worldwide are excited to see Hobie Company producing new boats again. The Hobie 16G is an exceptional product and Steve has been the technical wizard behind the scenes for years ensuring the Hobie Cat produces the best product possible. The new boats we see today are of exceptional quality and very consistent. I will now be upgrading my current 2021 Hobie 16. I am calling my dealer tomorrow to see when I can get one. Who is interested in my pristine 2021 Hobie 16 so I can upgrade to a new Hobie 16?
