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Hobie Trifoiler

Foiling Trimaran · 1994–1999

A pioneering production foiling trimaran designed by Greg Ketterman, featuring an extreme sail-area-to-displacement ratio

Designed by Greg Ketterman, built by TriFoiler Inc.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Foiling Trimaran

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Ratios
SA / displacement
73.6
Hull
Hull type
Foiling Trimaran
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1994–1999
Units built
180
Designer
Greg Ketterman
Builder
TriFoiler Inc, Hobie Cat

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Related models

The designs closest to hers — usually the rest of the builder's range, sometimes the same hull sold under another name.

Windrider Rave (Tri-Foiler)A high-performance foiling trimaran with a rotating spar and an exceptional sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 57.54Hobie FoxA Formula 20 fractional catamaran designed by Nils Bunkenburg for high-performance racing with a spinnakerHobie Tiger 18Designed to the Formula 18 rule, this 5.5-meter catamaran features twin daggerboards and a high power-to-weight ratioHobie 14The original Hobie Cat, this lightweight beach catamaran features a rotating spar and a high power-to-weight ratioTremolino Boat Co. TremolinoA Richard Newick-designed trimaran built for home assembly using Hobie 16 components for a high power-to-weight ratio

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