The Formula 18 fleet is one of the fastest growing in the world. Electrifyingly quick, these double-handed, twin-trapeze and technically exciting speed machines are designed to a box rule that allows a variety of builders to manufacture boats that are similar in performance. Fair racing is insured for male, female and mixed crews by using two sizes of jibs and spinnakers, and corrector weights.
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spinnaker system
Four 57 mm Carbo Ratchamatics® make up this powerful system. Two ratchets per side double sheet holding power.
Mainsheet system
The 57mm Carbo Ratchmatic's® make up this powerful system. Two ratchets per side double sheet holding power.
Ratchet mechanism automatically engages/disengages as loads increase/decrease.
self-tacking jib
This strong, lightweight self-tacking system frees up crew to perform fast, effective jibes downwind and quick, efficient
tacks upwind.
Cunningham
The 8:1 cunnigham system is the gas pedal on these boats. Contained in a compact package at the base of the spar,
crew can power and depower the rig from the trapeze.
Link:
F18 Catamaran: www.f18-international.org/
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