Hobie 18
Description
The HOBIE 18 is a dinghy designed by Hobie Alter. This pocket cruiser packs surprising capability into a small package, making her ideal for exploring shallow waters and protected anchorages. Perfect for day sailing, club racing, or teaching young sailors the ropes.
Construction Details
| Designer | Hobie Alter |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.000 ft |
| LOA | 17.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.920 ft |
| Displacement | 315 lb |
| Max Draft | 1.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.420 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 21 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 7 ft |
| p | 26.08 ft |
| e | 8.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 ft | 7 ft | 26.08 ft | 8.42 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.08 ft - (7949 mm) |
| Foot | 8.42 ft - (2566 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.94 ft - (8211 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.12 ft - (8266 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 113.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Foot | 8.33 ft - (2539 mm) |
| Leech | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 112.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.85 ft - (2393 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.02 ° |
| Area | * 66.76 ft² |
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