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Hobie MAX

Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · Catamaran (no boards/asym.) · 2005–present

Specifications

Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
65.7
Displacement / length
35.5
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
2005–present
Designer
Hobie Cat Europe
Builder
Hobie Cat Europe, Hobie Cat

Design & history

The Hobie Max prototype was an entry for the 2005 ISAF youth catamaran trials, though the SL 16 was selected instead; production versions were introduced in 2007.

Class · Entered the 2005 ISAF youth catamaran trials but not selected (SL 16 chosen). Racing version conforms to F18 rule.
Notable features
Removable skeg assemblyRacing version conforms to F18 ruleGenoa area 3.66 m2 (39 ft2)Spinnaker area 18.57 m2 (200 ft2)Original TEXEL rating: 109
Variants
  • Hobie Max Club
  • Hobie Max Race
  • Hobie Max Race+
Design

Prototype designed as an entry for the ISAF youth catamaran trials (2005).

Production

Production versions introduced in 2007.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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