Hobie Tiger

Hobie Tiger

F18
Development
DesignerHobie Cat Europe
LocationFrance
Year1995
Builder(s)Hobie Cat Europe
RoleRacer
NameHobie Tiger
Boat
Crewtwo
Displacement397 lb (180 kg)
Draft2.33 ft (0.71 m) with a daggerboard down
Hull
Typecatamaran
Constructionfiberglass
LOA18.08 ft (5.51 m)
Beam8.53 ft (2.60 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typetwin daggerboards
Rudder(s)twin transom-mounted rudders
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height18.83 ft (5.74 m)
P mainsail luff28 ft (8.5 m)
Sails
Sailplanfractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area183 sq ft (17.0 m2)
Jib/genoa area45 sq ft (4.2 m2)
Gennaker area226 sq ft (21.0 m2)
Other sailssolent: 37 sq ft (3.4 m2)
Upwind sail area228 sq ft (21.2 m2)
Downwind sail area409 sq ft (38.0 m2)
Racing
Class associationFormula 18
RYA PN693

The Hobie Tiger or Hobie Tiger 18, is a French catamaran sailboat that was designed by Hobie Cat Europe as a Formula 18 racer and first built in 1995.

The boat is an International Sailing Federation recognized international class.