Racing catamaran
A racing catamaran is a high-speed sailing boat with two parallel hulls, designed for competitive sailing.
Also known as: Formula 18 catamaran, F18 catamaran
How big is it?
5.52 m · formula 18 maximum length
Also 18.11 ft
Formula 18 maximum length · specified
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Racing catamaran vs Land yacht: length comparison
The formula 18 maximum length of a racing catamaran is approximately equal to the overall length of a land yacht.
A racing catamaran is a high-speed sailing boat with two parallel hulls, designed for competitive sailing.
A land yacht is a wind-powered vehicle with wheels and a sail, designed for high-speed travel over flat surfaces such as beaches or dry lake beds.
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Racing catamaran
Formula 18 maximum length: 5.52 m; specified.
A Formula 18 racing catamaran at the class limits of 5.52 m length, 2.60 m width and 180 kg minimum ready-to-sail mass, shown at a defined 12 m/s pace. Crew mass and momentary race speed are excluded.
International Formula 18 — Class rules
The marked formula 18 maximum length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Land yacht
Defined overall length: 5.5 m; defined specimen; range 4.5 m–6 m.
A defined three-wheel racing land yacht 5.5 m long, 3.5 m wide and 200 kg ready to sail, moving at 20 m/s. Racing classes vary; the mast height and pilot mass are excluded from the selected dimensions.
FISLY — International land and sand yachting
The marked defined overall length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 5.52 m
We compare the formula 18 maximum length of a racing catamaran. This value follows a stated specification; check its scope in the notes.
A Formula 18 racing catamaran at the class limits of 5.52 m length, 2.60 m width and 180 kg minimum ready-to-sail mass, shown at a defined 12 m/s pace. Crew mass and momentary race speed are excluded.
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| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.52 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 2.6 m | Not recorded | specified | |
| 180 kg | Not recorded | specified | |
| 43.2 km/h | 7 m/s to 64.8 km/h | specified |
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- International Formula 18 — Class rulesFormula 18 maximum hull dimensions and minimum ready-to-sail boat mass.
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