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The International Hobie 18

The Hobie 18 was introduced in 1977 as the performance cat that would take the Hobie family of boats to the next level. Designed with symmetrical hulls and daggerboards. The boat also incorporated equipment not available on earlier Hobie designs. Two prime examples are the Roller Furling Jib and an integrated traveler track on the rear crossbar. Another significant departure from previous Hobie designs was the loose footed Mainsail. Integral hiking / trapeezing wings Spring-loaded pivoting daggerboards controlled with a single line Mylar / Dacron taffeta sails First Hobie to be designed with a Comptip New rudder castings that would be retrofitted to the 18 and be standard on all future models.

The boat was an immediate success, and competitive fleets sprouted up in North America, Australia and to a lesser extent in Europe, where the boat was built with an all-aluminum mast, tapered above the hounds. The 17 became an ISAF International Class in 1990.

Boat Weight

The advertised weight of the newly introduced Hobie 18 was 400#. But the early boats were far heavier than that. Hobie was selling boats as fast as they could build them, and not much attention was paid to the amount of fiberglass and resin that was used. During the early to mid 80’s hull weights started dropping but premature failure at stress points became problematic. This failure was addressed by adding shroud anchors that spread the load at the shrouds and the same part is used to strengthen the boat at the anchor points for the front crossbar. Boats built from 1986 to present generally will weigh in very close to the factory specification.

Versatility

The Hobie 18 is probably the most versatile catamaran ever built. There are still active and competitive fleets in many areas of the country. It is equally enjoyable both as a racer and as a daysailor. With the jib furled, it can be easily single handed like the Hobie 14, or wings can be added and it becomes a very manageable family daysailor/cruiser. It can easily be sailed off the beach, and yet is much less “active” than its smaller cousins, stable and forgiving without being as technical and “spirited” as the Hobie 20 
For those looking for a bit more of a thrill, you can pick up a SX rig and/or a spinnaker kit can be added to any incarnation of the Hobie 18.

Crew Weight¨

The minimum crew weight according to class rule was changed in the late 1990’s from 285# up to 295# where it remains at this writing. The boat is most competitive when sailed with combined crew weight between 295# and 320#. It still competes very well with combined crew weights up to around 360#. Due to the tall bows and high volume hulls it can be a lot of fun with 3 or 4 adults and still day sails very well with 500# of crew weight, or sometime more.

Sailing Characteristics

The Hobie 18 is once again incredibly versatile. The boat handles well over a wide range of conditions. It will point a bit higher than its asymmetrical cousin, although it is a bit wetter in heavy winds because the trampoline closer to the water. It is built like a tank, and will stand up well to as much wind as you are comfortable sailing. In extremely light conditions it will not live up to its Portsmouth rating, but when sailed by a competent crew will still keep up with both the Hobie 16 and the Hobie 20. The tall bows make it very difficult to “pitch pole” and it is a much smoother ride than the smaller Hobies. The Hobie 18 can be sailed well with relatively inexperienced crew, because while there are many more adjustments than on the Hobie 16, they are not nearly as critical to the overall performance of the boat as they are on the Hobie 20 or the Hobie Tiger/Wildcat.

Production Changes

While the original Hobie 18 SE has seen no significant changes during its lifetime, Hobie added wings and introduced the Magnum 18 in 1984. Sometime around 1990, Hobie added longer wings, a taller mast and vertical cut Mylar sails in and introduced the Hobie 18SX. Very shortly after the SX hit the showroom, the Hobie Miracle 20 made its debut and the performance oriented sailors embraced it and never looked back at the Hobie 18 SX. There are very few SX’s still available, and the only nationally active Hobie 18 racing class is the original incarnation, the Hobie 18 SE.

In 2004 Hobie ended production of the Hobie 18 in any configuration. In 2011 Hobie Cat Australia made a limited run of 10 sets of hulls for loyal owners that wanted many more years of sailing from their Hobie 18 platform. 9 of those sets were shipped to the USA.

Modifications for Racing

The factory 3:1 downhaul can be upgraded to as much as 8:1, and can be brought out to each side of the boat so it can be adjusted from either side of the boat. A positive Mast Rotation system can be used to keep the mast rotated in light air conditions when sailing off the wind.

What to look out for in a Used boat

The Hobie 18 is a very well constructed boat however two common problem areas are soft spots in the Deck just in front of the rear cross bar where the skipper sits. Also be sure to inspect for cracking where the front crossbar attaches to the hull. If you are getting an excessive amount of water in the hulls, the most common point of entry is the dagger board trunk.. Check the seal both at the top and the bottom. The area at the top is very often where you will find the problem. As with all Hobies, be sure and drain water out of the hulls after use, and leave the port off to allow humidity to escape. Used boats are generally priced in the $1000 to $3500 range depending on age, condition, and whether or not it has wings.

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Hobie 18 is a 18 ′ 0 ″ / 5.5 m catamaran sailboat designed by Hobie Alter and built by Hobie Cat starting in 1976.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Hobie Cat 18

Hobie Cat 18 Boats for sale

Beverly, New Jersey

Length 18.0

Posted Over 1 Month

Solid hulls with no soft spots. Newer trampoline with extra dagger board and two trapezes. Trailer is solid and ready to go. Full set of sails. Available to inspect anytime.

1976 Hobie Cat Hobie 18

Phoenix, Arizona

Make Hobie Cat

Model Hobie 18

1976 Hobie Cat Hobie 18 Hobie Cat 18. This is a great boat and a blast to sail. New jib, trampoline, sheets, tiller arm and standing rigging. I picked this boat up in California five years ago and completed a total rehab, the hulls are solid. I trailer the boat to Rocky Point, Mexico to sail off Sandy Beach. There are many accessories (Cat Tracs, life jackets, harnesses, etc) and spare parts included. This is a fast boat. The boat will hold four but is fastest with two. Everything you need to sail tomorrow is included. The boat is located in Phoenix, Arizona, 85024. Check for shipping costs to your location.

1985 Hobie Cat 18

Goodland, Florida

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1985 Hobie Cat 18 The Hobie l8 catamaran is recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls. Prestigious events like the Championship of Champions and the U.S. Multihull Championships, both sponsored by the United States Yacht Racing Union, have been contested on the 18. More complex the Hobie 18 catamaran is designed for racing, but also makes an excellent cruising boat for three or four people. Pop on Magnum wings, better performance and more room for cruising. Tuning options are almost limitless. Symmetrical hulls minimize wetted surface and easily carry heavier crews. The large main and genoa drive the boat hard through any water condition. Road trailer reconditionedCall Ali    989 390 9182Too SeeLocated in Harbor in Springs, MI

2001 Hobie Cat 18

2001 Hobie Cat 18 The Hobie l8 catamaran is recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls. Prestigious events like the Championship of Champions and the U.S. Multihull Championships, both sponsored by the United States Yacht Racing Union, have been contested on the 18. More complex the Hobie 18 catamaran is designed for racing, but also makes an excellent cruising boat for three or four people. Pop on Magnum wings, better performance and more room for cruising. Tuning options are almost limitless. Symmetrical hulls minimize wetted surface and easily carry heavier crews. The large main and genoa drive the boat hard through any water condition. Road trailer reconditionedCall Ali    989 390 9182Too SeeLocated in Harbor in Springs, MI

1980 Hobie 18'

Jacksonville, Florida

Model 18'

Category Catamarans

Great condition 2 very small soft spots. Recently started the process of fiberglassing inside the hull where the delamination has occured. Comes with Main and Jib sail, along with all blocks tackle and rigging.Trampoline is in poor shape, easy to replace though. Have owned it and sailed the boat a little over a year. Currently she is sitting awaiting to have the mast stood up to go sailing again. But I also have a N.A.C.R.A. 5.2 which I plan on getting set up for single handing with a spin. The Hobie 18 is a great starter family boat to go out to the beach, lake, or river sailing. Very fast and easy to control. If you are interested in this or have any questions please message me.

hobie 18, with wings

Guilford, Connecticut

great fun used but good condition new black mesh for the wings, blue vinyl trampoline, sail are good.trailer is registered in CT.visible in Guilford CT.

2006 Hobie Tiger 18

Beach Haven, New Jersey

Model Tiger

Category Catamaran Sailboats

For sale is my 2006 Hobie Tiger 18 on a load rite trailer. Both the trailer and the boat are in great condition. She is set up with a self tacking jib and comes with one main sheet, two jibs and a spinnaker. The trailer can be converted to stack two cats on it (I do not have the racks for this). This is a great boat that I unfortunately do not have the time to use. Beach wheels are included. Clean title in hand. Local pickup only. I will not ship. I only accept cash or direct wire transfer for payment. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer them to the best of my ability.

1979 Hobie Cat 18 CAT

Napa, California

Model 18 CAT

18 FT. HOBIE CAT WITH SOFT SPOTS ON HULL BUT NO LEAKS. RIGGED FOR ONE PERSON WITH TILLER STAYS. SAILS AND TRAMP ARE GOOD FOR 4 OR 5 MORE YEARS. LOTS OF SPARE PARTS. LARGE STEEL LOCK UP BOX FOR STORING . TRAILER HAS LARGE WIDE TIRES. VERY FAST WITH ONE SAILOR. WILL DELIVER IN STATE $ 1.00 per mile KEN'S CEL 707-342-0885 PAY WITH PAYPAL

1992 Hobie Cat 18SX

Bonney Lake, Washington

1992 Hobie Cat 18SX, 1992 HOBIE CAT 18SX FOR SALE. EXCELLENT CONDITION AND NO HULL DELAMINATION PROBLEMS. NEW WHIRLWIND SAILS - 6 YRS. OLD - (HAVE ORIGINAL MARDIGRAS JIB AND MAIN), NEW LINES AND SPINNAKER WITH POLE AND RIGGING. RACE RUDDERS (HAVE ORIGINAL BLACK VINYLS) AND HOTSTICK TILLER. HAVE A PLASTIC MILK CRATE WITH ORGANIZERS OF THINGS TO KEEP YOU SAILING. $3500

Hobie 18 Magnum Sailing Catamaran

Lake George, New York

Model 18 Mag

18' hobie magnum catamaran for sale. It come with wings (magnum) and is also rigged for trapeze wires, 2 each sides. the wings are really nice bit if its really blowing and you want to push her you can fly a hull while on the wire. It is also rigged with a righting system/rope that pulls up under the shear when not in use. This is so much more boat than a 16 but not in an intimidating way. I sailed her solo often thanks to the wings. Unlike a 16 she is also still fast and fun with 3 people on board. The hull is equipped with dagger boards each side. The year is 1983Trailer is galvanized and is included. Main sail is sun burst and the jib is all white. I can step the mast and rig her by myself but 2 makes it much easier. I will show you or help you rig her up if you're local.

1981 Hobie Cat HOBIE CAT HOLDER

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Model HOBIE CAT HOLDER

1981 Hobie Cat HOBIE CAT HOLDER Hull Type: Lifting Keel Rig Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 20.33' / 6.20m LWL: 18.42' / 5.61m Beam: 7.83' / 2.39m Listed SA: 194 ft2 / 18.02 m2 Draft (max.) 3.58' / 1.09m Draft (min.) 1.00' / 0.30m Displacement: 1160 lbs./ 526 kgs. Ballast: 260 lbs. / 118 kgs. Sail Area/Disp.1: 28.17 Bal./Disp.: 22.43% Disp./Len.: 82.86 Designer: Ron Holder/Dave Ulmann Builder: Vagabond Sailboats/Hobie Construction: FG Bal. type: First Built: 1980 Last Built: 1987 # Built: 265 RIG AND SAIL PARTICULARS KEY I(IG): 22.60' / 6.89m J: 7.25' / 2.21m P: 24.04' / 7.33m E: 9.33' / 2.84m PY: EY: ISP: SPL/TPS: SA(Fore.): 81.93 ft2 / 7.61 m2 SA(Main): 112.15 ft2 / 10.42 m2 Sail Area (100% fore+main triangles): 194.07 ft2 / 18.03 m2 Sail Area/Disp.2: 28.18 Est. Forestay Length.: 23.73' / 7.23m BUILDERS (past & present) More about & boats built by: Hobie Cat DESIGNER More about & boats designed by: Ron Holder - 1981 HOBIE CAT HOLDER 20

1986 Hobie Cat Magnum

Santa Fe, Texas

Model Magnum

1986 Hobie Cat Magnum, Hobie 18' Magnum Nationals sail boat. Two sets of sails. Red and Blue. Has matching jib sails as well. Excellent condition. Nice sail box for equipment. Galvanized trailer with new tires. Has always been kept inside and out of sun. Will not find a nicer sailboat than this one. $5000.00

1986 Hobie Cat Magnum Wing 18

Sarasota, Florida

Private Seller (941) 400-3854 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1986 Hobie Cat Magnum Wing 18, 1986 Hobie 18. Hulls are very stiff, no soft spots. This is a strong boat. Includes:ALL NEW STANDING RIGGING.NEW HOT STICK TILLERLOWER RUDDER CASINGSCAM ASSEMBLIESONE PIECE TRAMPincludes Harken blocks, trapeze for 2 (and at least one bucket seat), mast cradle for trailering, and solid trailer. Comp Tip Mast.Also includes: MAGNUM WINGS.with brand new black tramp covers. And BRAND NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE. (wings are not currently installed on the boat. You can see the frames and covers in one of the included photos.)Also includes the old tramp covers. The new ones need grommets installed.You will not find a cleaner, stronger Hobie 18. She is a a dream boat. Please email me with any questions you have. I look forward to hearing from you! $3700, 9414003854 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

2015 Sailbird 18

Satellite Beach, Florida

Make Sailbird

2015 Sailbird 18 18 FT (21FT LOA) SAILBIRD RACING TRIMIRAN. COMPLETELY RECONSTRICTED USING HIGH TECH CLOSED CELL FOAM STRINGERS, BULKHEADS, FLOOR, & SWING KEEL. NO WOOD ANYWHERE! 11'6" BeamSAILS: FULLY BATTENED SQUARE TOP MAIN SAIL ON 26 FT MAST, 165% SCREECHER ON HARKEN ROLLER FURLER, ON STAINLESS BOW PULPIT, JIB ON HARKEN ROLLER FURLER. SAILS ARE BY MAC SAILS OF STUART. MAC SAILS ALSO RIGGED THE BOAT. THIS BABY FLYS. VIRTUALLY SAILS IN ALMOST NO WIND VERY EASY TO SAILPLENTY OF STORAGE AND ROOM, BUILT IN COOLER. VERY LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONG.BOAT COMPLETELY REDONE EARLY 2016 WITH AWLGRIP PAINT TOPSIDES AND INTERLUX VC PERFORMANCE PAINT ON THE BOTTOM. MANY EXTRASNew Spinaker, New Minnkota trolling motor also available SHE CAN BE FOLDED UP FOR EASY TRANSPORT IF DESIREDBASICALLY WHAT A HOBIE CAT CATAMARAN WISHES IT WAS !SADLY I MUST SELL HER. MAKE OFFERBOAT IS ON A CUSTOM LIFT THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST IF NEEDED.321-536-5511 CALLS ONLY '

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Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Moscow

The exhibition of French prominent architect Le Corbusier, held in The Pushkin Museum, brings together the different facets of his talent. Source: ITAR-TASS / Stanislav Krasilnikov

The largest Le Corbusier exhibition in a quarter of a century celebrates the modernist architect’s life and his connection with the city.

Given his affinity with Moscow, it is perhaps surprising that the city had never hosted a major examination of Le Corbusier’s work until now. However, the Pushkin Museum and the Le Corbusier Fund have redressed that discrepancy with the comprehensive exhibition “Secrets of Creation: Between Art and Architecture,” which runs until November 18.

Presenting over 400 exhibits, the exhibition charts Le Corbusier’s development from the young man eagerly sketching buildings on a trip around Europe, to his later years as a prolific and influential architect.

The exhibition brings together the different facets of his talent, showing his publications, artwork and furniture design alongside photographs, models and blueprints of his buildings.

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Irina Antonova, director of the Pushkin Museum, said, “It was important for us to also exhibit his art. People know Le Corbusier the architect, but what is less well know is that he was also an artist. Seeing his art and architecture together gives us an insight into his mind and his thought-processes.”

What becomes obvious to visitors of the exhibition is that Le Corbusier was a man driven by a single-minded vision of how form and lines should interact, a vision he was able to express across multiple genres.

The upper wings of the Pushkin Museum are separated by the central stairs and two long balconies. The organizers have exploited this space, allowing comparison of Le Corbusier’s different art forms. On one side there are large paintings in the Purist style he adapted from Cubism, while on the other wall there are panoramic photographs of his famous buildings.

Le Corbusier was a theorist, producing many pamphlets and manifestos which outlined his view that rigorous urban planning could make society more productive and raise the average standard of living.

It was his affinity with constructivism, and its accompanying vision of the way architecture could shape society, which drew him to visit the Soviet Union, where, as he saw it, there existed a “nation that is being organized in accordance with its new spirit.”

The exhibition’s curator Jean-Louis Cohen explains that Le Corbusier saw Moscow as “somewhere he could experiment.” Indeed, when the architect was commissioned to construct the famous Tsentrosoyuz Building, he responded by producing a plan for the entire city, based on his concept of geometric symmetry.

Falling foul of the political climate

He had misread the Soviet appetite for experimentation, and as Cohen relates in his book Le Corbusier, 1887-1965, drew stinging attacks from the likes of El Lissitsky, who called his design “a city on paper, extraneous to living nature, located in a desert through which not even a river must be allowed to pass (since a curve would contradict the style).”

Not to be deterred, Le Corbusier returned to Moscow in 1932 and entered the famous Palace of the Soviets competition, a skyscraper that was planned to be the tallest building in the world.

This time he fell foul of the changing political climate, as Stalin’s growing suspicion of the avant-garde led to the endorsement of neo-classical designs for the construction, which was ultimately never built due to the Second World War.

Situated opposite the proposed site for the Palace of the Soviets, the exhibition offers a tantalizing vision of what might have been, presenting scale models alongside Le Corbusier’s plans, and generating the feeling of an un-built masterpiece.

Despite Le Corbusier’s fluctuating fortunes in Soviet society, there was one architect who never wavered in his support . Constructivist luminary Alexander Vesnin declared that the Tsentrosoyuz building was the "the best building to arise in Moscow for over a century.”

The exhibition sheds light on their professional and personal relationship, showing sketches and letters they exchanged. In a radical break from the abstract nature of most of Le Corbusier’s art, this corner of the exhibition highlights the sometimes volatile architect’s softer side, as shown through nude sketches and classical still-life paintings he sent to Vesnin.

“He was a complex person” says Cohen. “It’s important to show his difficult elements; his connections with the USSR, with Mussolini. Now that relations between Russia and the West have improved, we can examine this. At the moment there is a new season in Le Corbusier interpretation.” To this end, the exhibition includes articles that have never previously been published in Russia, as well as Le Corbusier’s own literature.

Completing Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Russia is a preview of a forthcoming statue, to be erected outside the Tsentrosoyuz building. Even if she couldn’t quite accept his vision of a planned city, Moscow is certainly welcoming him back.

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