| Main features | Hobie Cat FX One Classic | Hobie Cat FX One Extreme |
Model | Hobie Cat FX One | Hobie Cat FX One |
Version | Classic | Extreme |
Hull type | Catamaran | Catamaran |
Category | Single handed sport/beach catamaran | Single handed sport/beach catamaran |
Sailboat builder | Hobie Cat | Hobie Cat |
Sailboat designer | ||
Country | United States | United States |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich foam fiberglass polyester |
First built hull | 2002 | 2002 |
Last built hull | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Appendages | Centerboard : twin daggerboards | Centerboard : twin daggerboards |
Helm | Single tiller | Single tiller |
Rudder | Twin transom hung rudders | Twin transom hung rudders |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | Yes | Yes |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | C | C |
| Main dimensions | Hobie Cat FX One Classic | Hobie Cat FX One Extreme |
Hull length | 17’ 2”5.25 m | 17’ 2”5.25 m |
Waterline length | 17’ 2”5.25 m | 17’ 2”5.25 m |
Beam (width) | 8’ 5”2.55 m | 8’ 5”2.55 m |
Draft | 3’ 8”1.14 m | 3’ 8”1.14 m |
Draft when appendages up | 0’ 6”0.15 m | 0’ 6”0.15 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 309 lb140 kg | 309 lb140 kg |
| Rig and sails | Hobie Cat FX One Classic | Hobie Cat FX One Extreme |
Upwind sail area | 172 ft²16 m² | 217 ft²20.15 m² |
Downwind sail area | 360 ft²33.42 m² | 360 ft²33.42 m² |
Mainsail area | 172 ft²16 m² | 172 ft²16 m² |
Jib area | 45 ft²4.15 m² | |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 188 ft²17.42 m² | 188 ft²17.42 m² |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 26’ 7”8.1 m | 26’ 7”8.1 m |
Rigging type | Cat boat Marconi | Sloop Marconi fractional |
Mast configuration | Fore beam stepped mast | Fore beam stepped mast |
Rotating spars | Yes | Yes |
Spreaders angle | No spreader | No spreader |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars | Aluminum spars |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire | 1x19 strand wire |
| Performances | Hobie Cat FX One Classic | Hobie Cat FX One Extreme |
Crew | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
Trapezes | 1 set(s) | 1 set(s) |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 639 ft²/T59.34 m²/T | 804 ft²/T74.73 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 1334 ft²/T123.95 m²/T | 1334 ft²/T123.95 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 27 | 27 |
| Auxiliary engine | Hobie Cat FX One Classic | Hobie Cat FX One Extreme |
Engine(s) | No engine | No engine |
| Accommodations and layout | Hobie Cat FX One Classic | Hobie Cat FX One Extreme |
Cockpit | No cockpit | No cockpit |