Beach kats: uncomplicated and fast
State of the art in the past, still hot today, but affordable: The F-18 class cats in particular are ideal fun machines for sailors. Now in PDF download
A look at the classified adverts and buying portals makes it clear: even if the plan is crazy, it won't be expensive. A Hobie 14 is available for 500 euros, a Dart 18 for a thousand, trailer included. But it should be something challenging, something that you can push into the water with awe.
From now on, the search grid is called: F18 catamaran - the hottest and largest standard class, 5.5 metres long, 2.6 metres wide, popular worldwide. Centreboards, double trapeze, gennaker. Sail carrying capacity: 11.6. Every normal regatta yacht doesn't even have half as much.
What models are available and what to look out for in YACHT 17/2020 - order now here, here as a digital edition, or download the article directly via the link below.
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Michael Rinck
Redakteur Test & Technik
