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
