[1][2][3] The boat has built by Hobie Cat in the United States since 2001, and remained in production in 2021.

[1][3][4] The Getaway is a small recreational catamaran, with the dual hulls built of rotomolded polyethylene.

It has a fractional sloop rig, including a roller furling jib and a full-batten mainsail, dual transom-hung rudders and no keel or daggerboards.

[1][2][3][5] A mast-top float to prevent the boat turning turtle is included as standard equipment.

Wing seats for hiking out and trapezing from are optional.