Background:
A high performance import from Hobie U.S.A.'s Sister company, Hobie Cat Europe. The Hobie Tiger has become one of the most exciting and fastest growing catamaran one-design racing fleets in the world.

The Tiger is raced with a crew of two and a spinnaker for down-wind performance. Designed to conform to Formula 18 racing rules, the Hobie Tiger is an ISAF recognized class. It's fittings, hull design and sail shape are the results of the latest developments in sailing technology.

2004 Winner, Round Texel
2004 Top Two, North American F18 Championships
2004 Top Four, F18 World Championships

Specifications:
Length: 18'
Beam: 8' 6"
Mast Length: 29' 6"
Main Sail Area: 183 Sq. Ft.
Jib Sail Area: 44 Sq. Ft.
Spinnaker Sail Area: 225 Sq. Ft.
Weight (with spinnaker): 397 lbs.
Hull Construction: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich

Standard Features:
>> White Hulls with graphics
>> Mesh Trampoline with pockets
>> Square-Top Pentex Mylar Mainsail
>> Dacron Jib
>> Jib Furler
>> Self Tacking Jib System
>> Spinnaker (silicone impregnated with snuffer patches)
>> 8:1 Mainsheet system
>> 12:1 Cunningham Downhaul
>> Adjustable Mast Rotation
>> Carbon reinforced rudders and daggerboards
>> Hobie kick-up rudder system
>> Adjustable Double Trapeze
>> Adjustable Tiller Extension

Optional Features:
>> Spinnaker Snuffer System (soft trumpet)
>> Wings
>> Trailer and Cat Trax Cradles

>> Download: Hobie Tiger Brochure
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