F18 (Hobie Tiger)
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Designer
Jacques Valer
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Manufacturer
Hobie Cat Europe
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Design year
1995
The Tiger was Hobie’s design entry into the newly created Formula 18 class. Born from the very first F18, the Alado 18 and designed by Jacques Valer, the Tiger quickly established itself as the premier F18 platform. Manufactured by Hobie Cat Europe and introduced in 1995, the Tiger was the boat to beat during its dominant 10 year run.
Build / Config
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Vessel type
Dinghy
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Hull type
Catamaran
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Construction
Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich
Ratings / Handicaps
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Number of crew
2 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
5.51m
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Beam
2.6m
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Draught (min)
0.18m
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Mast
9.0m
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Displacement
180.0 kg
Sails
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Sail area (total)
21 m2
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Main sail area
17.0 m2
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Jib / Genoa area
41.5 m2
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Spinnaker area
21.0 m2
