Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:48 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Tiger vs H18
PostPosted: Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:43 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:15 pm
Posts: 3
buying a used Tiget or H18. Are the hulls of the Tiger prone to damage in the sand, surf and trailering more than the 18? If taken care of which lasts longer? Can a tiger be fited with wings? Any other suggestions? Thanks Dan


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Tiger vs H18
PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:48 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:19 pm
Posts: 340
Location: San Diego
The only question I can answer is that no the tiger does not support wings.

_________________
ALLEY CAT 1984 RED LINE HOBIE 18 MAGNUM
Sail # 10505 or 277
Image Image


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Tiger vs H18
PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:13 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Admiral

Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:15 am
Posts: 213
Location: Indialantic, FL
Actually, there are three types of wings that can be added to a Tiger. You can see the three options on the Hobie Europe site.

_________________
2007 Hobie Tiger


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Tiger vs H18
PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:42 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Sun Oct 28, 2012 4:15 pm
Posts: 3
Thanks any opinions on the hulls? Dan


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Tiger vs H18
PostPosted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:11 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2007 10:46 am
Posts: 1054
Location: eureka,california
the Tiger is a little more delicate than the H-18. I have owned both and love both boats. I prefer the Tiger over the 18. On the tiger use cradles on the trailer and the beach wheels.

_________________
Rich Vilvens
F-18 5150
[email protected]
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/f-185150sailing/


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: Re: Tiger vs H18
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:15 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Admiral

Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:15 am
Posts: 213
Location: Indialantic, FL
One benefit of the H18 is the availability of parts. A zillion of these boats were made and you can always find a part you need, either new or used, online and shipped to you in a few days. I'm finding that the parts for the Tiger take much more effort to find. Only a limited set can be found directly online, so you have to contact a dealer, who then has to contact Hobie directly, and the part numbers shown on the drawings don't match the US part numbers, so I've had to wait a few days just to find out if a part is available and the price.

Mark

_________________
2007 Hobie Tiger


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 6 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group