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Hobie Fox Specifications

Hobie Fox
Production start date: 2000 (in Europe)
Currently in production
Availability in North America started in 2001

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 in Europe.

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.

Specifications
Length6,10 m20'
Beam2,60 m8'6"
Mast9,50 m31'16"
Total Weight w/spi ca.190 kg419 lbs
Mainsail MaterialMylar
Mainsail ShapeTri-radial
Mainsail Area18 sq m194 sq ft
Jibsail Area4,85 sq m52 sq ft
Spinnaker Area25 sq m269 sq ft
Hull ConstructionSandwich/polyester
Crew2-3

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

Reference Websites
Hobie Cat USA
cat-alist - catamaran sailing portal
Hobie Cat Europe
Hobie Cat Sweden

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