Anyone got any inside information? Will they keep making catamarans? I'm worried Bass Pro just wants the Mirage Drive kayaks and SUP's plus the clothing brand.
Bass Pro Shops, through its White River Marine Group, officially acquired the watercraft brand Hobie, bringing production back to the United States. The acquisition, announced on September 24, 2025, will move Hobie's operations from Mexico to Lebanon, Missouri, near Bass Pro Shops' headquarters. This strategic move aims to combine the expertise of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and Hobie Alter, while also reinforcing Missouri's outdoor recreation industry.
Biggest Bass Pro is here in Memphis!
I don't feel like these mega mergers are ever really good for the consumer.
@westm
att Agree. But the worst is when private equity firms get a hold of a beloved brand. Hopefully that is not what is going on here. My main concern is what will Bass Pro and their parent company do with the Sailboat lines.
It would be cool if they would actually promote them. I could see the Bravo, Wave, and Getaway on the sales floor beside the Bass Boats and Side-by-Sides There was a time when Sears sold small sailboats in their retail stores.
I can dream can't I?
Yeah, makes sense, I guess, and I hope you're right.Â
There has to be money in the sailboats still, so hopefully if they don't plan to make and sell those, they can sell the rights to someone who's serious about keeping the tradition alive.
Biggest Bass Pro is here in Memphis!
I had forgotten that they turned the old Pyramid into a Bass Pro. Saw some really good concerts there!
Alright, it has been about 8 months. Anyone have any updates? Is Bass Pro Shop going to actually produce any catamarans? Do any dealers have any information?
Hobie Cat's website has been down the last couple of days. Cloudflare says it is Hobie's fault.
The end of the good ol' Hobie dayz.
So, how will the hobie nationals/worlds get away with demanding hobie-branded EVERYTHING on H16's, etc.? 😆Â
Website is back up.