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Hobie Cat Tiger

dinghy

Jacques Valer's 1995 Formula 18 design, still raced hard today at national and club level, two decades on.

LOA
5.51
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1995
DESIGNER
Jacques Valer
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
5.51
M
Beam
2.6
M
Draft
0.71
M
Hull Weight
180
KG
Crew Min
2
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
1995
Mainsail Area
17
M²
Jib Area
4.09
M²
Spinnaker Area
20.9
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Catamaran
Type
dinghy
Designer
Jacques Valer
Class Association
International Hobie Class Association

History

Jacques Valer designed the Tiger for Hobie Cat Europe in 1995, based on his earlier Alado 18. It dominated Formula 18 racing from the start and reached North America in 2001, with around 2,700 boats built worldwide.

Sailing Characteristics

A genuine two-up race boat, with twin trapezes and enough sail area to reward a fit, well coordinated crew. Graduated sail plans by crew weight keep racing fair between light and heavy teams.

Racing Context

Still raced today at Hobie Class Association of North America and Formula 18 events, including national championships, more than two decades after launch.

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