| Class: | Formula 18 |
| Crew: | 2 |
| Type: | Multihull |
| Design: | One-Design |
| Construction: | Fiberglass molding sandwich-structured composite |
| Rig: | Bermuda |
| Keel: | Centerboard |
| Trapeze: | Double |
| Loa: | 5.46m (17.91feet) |
| Beam: | 2.59m (08.5feet) |
| Hull: | 180kg (400lb) |
| Mastheight: | 9m (30feet) |
| Mainsailandjib: | 21.15m2 |
| Mainsail: | 17m2 |
| Jib: | 4.15m2 |
| Spinnaker: | 21m2 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Designer: | Dr. Martin Fischer |
| Role: | Racing |
| Status: | world sailing |
The Hobie Wildcat is a Formula 18 developed by Hobie Cat Europe as a one-design within the Formula 18 rules. The class was recognised by the International Sailing Federation in November 2010. It is designed to replace the Hobie Tiger as a more up to date and competitive design within the Formula 18 fleet.[1] [2]