COME SEE the Hobie Fox and Hobie Tiger at the following boat shows:
- Sail Expo in Atlantic City, January 18 - 21.
- Houston Boatshow, which runs through January 14.
- Central New York Boat Show, state fairgrounds, Syracuse, New York, February 14-18.
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The Hobie Fox is now available in North America, in fact 6 have already been sold.
The Hobie Fox is produced by Hobie Europe and distributed by HobieCat USA.
The Hobie Fox is a brand new 20' catamaran developed in Toulon, France.
Hull design is by the world champion A-Class sailor Nils Bunkenburg.
Similar in concept to the Hobie Tiger, however more lightweight (for its size), with a greater volume hull - perfect for heavier two person teams.
The Hobie Fox specifications enable to boat to compete competitively in F-20 (Formula 20) racing.
Optional sport wings are available from Hobie.
A question everyone is asking... comp tip or not comp tip?
The answer is YES, the Fox is being sold in North America with a comp tip.
Local Gossip: 6 have already been sold... Nigel Pitt and Alex Schaefer, Jeff
Newsome, Chuck Brown, Steve Myrter, Keith Christensen and Jim Legge.
| Specifications |
| Length | 6,10 m | 20' |
| Beam | 2,60 m | 8'6" |
| Mast | 9,50 m | 31'16" |
| Total Weight w/spi ca. | 190 kg | 419 lbs |
| Mainsail Material | Mylar | |
| Mainsail Shape | Tri-radial | |
| Mainsail Area | 18 sq m | 194 sq ft |
| Jibsail Area | 4,85 sq m | 52 sq ft |
| Spinnaker Area | 25 sq m | 269 sq ft |
| Hull Construction | Sandwich/polyester | |
| Crew | 2-3 | |
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| Standard Equipment |
| White hulls |
| Mesh trampoline |
| Mylar mainsail |
| Dacron jib |
| Foam battens |
| Spinnaker pre-equipped |
| 8:1 cunningham |
| Adjustable mast rotation |
| Race rudder blades |
| Non-skid material on deck |
| Adjustable double trapeze |
| Adjustable tiller extension |
| Performance daggerboards |
| Fredericksen traveller |
| Jib tuning system |
| Hobie Harken jib furler |
| Integrated trampoline bag |
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Reference Websites
Hobie Cat USA
Hobie Cat Europe
Hobie Cat Sweden
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