Another high performance import from 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 increased downwind performance. Designed to conform to Formula 18 racing rules, the Hobie Tiger is an ISAF recognised class. It's fittings, hull deisgn and sail shape are the results of the latest developments in sailing technology.
| Length: | 5.51m | 18' 0" | Beam: | 2.6m (*nb) | 8' 6 " |
| Mast: | 9m | 29' 6" . | Sail: | 21.15 sq m | 183 sq ft |
| Spinnaker: | 21 sq m | 225 sq ft | Beam w/wings: | NA | NA |
| Weight: | 180 kg | 397 lbs | Hull: | Fiberglass/ Foam Sandwich | |
- White Hulls with graphics
- Mesh Trampoline with pockets
- Square-Top Pentex Mylar Mainsail with foam battens
- Pentex 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
- $25480
Optional Features:
- Spinnaker Snuffer System (soft trumpet)
- Fully battened jib
- Wings
- Trailer, Cat Trax cradles, sail storage boxes