Background:
Recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls, the Hobie 18 SE is one of the world's largest catamaran racing classes. The high flotation, symmetrical hull shape is perfect for fast sailing and has the capacity to carry up to four people for fun cruising.

Powered by a horizontal-cut dacron sail which features a large roller furling jib, the Hobie 18 offers high performance technical sailing with the fun and durability that Hobie Cat is famous for.

Also available for added excitement is the Hobie 18 SX with a taller mast, vertical-cut mylar sails and wing seats as standard features.

* Model no longer in production, limited quantities available in dealers stock.

Specifications:
Length: 18'
Beam: 8'
Mast Length: 29' 7"
Sail Area: 220 Sq. Ft.
Weight: 450 lbs.
Hull Construction: Fiberglass/Foam Sandwich

Standard Features:
>> White Hulls with Colored Graphics
>> Adjustable Kick-Up Rudders for Easy Beaching
>> Colored Mylar Sails
>> Comptip Mast for Safety and High Wind Performance
>> Wing Seats with Mesh Trampolines
>> Harken Blocks
>> Furling Jib
>> Double Trapeze System

Optional Features:
>> Spinnaker Gear
>> Colored Hulls

2005 Hobie Cat Sail Colors

>> Download: Hobie Sailing Brochure
      (Adobe Acrobat / pdf 2.4MB)