Formula 18 buy/sell second hands, ads and prices

Formula 18, the sports catamaran for development

Formula 18 (or F18) is a class of sport catamarans defined in a "boxing rule". This rule sets eligibility criteria (max/min) such as width, length, weight, sail area, mast height and materials to be used .

The class measurement certificates for the boats in the class can be consulted online at www.f18.fr, they allow everyone to check that the material offered conforms to the description given by the class. This approval, a sort of quality control for the practitioner, is carried out by a national network of measurers who ensure the certification of new equipment whether it comes from a shipyard or an amateur builder.

Formula 18, sale and second-hand market

There are second-hand Formula 18s for every budget, from the thrill ride to the superb opportunities to tease the podiums. Main brands and models on the market: Hobie Wild Cat, Cirrus (BCM), Nacra F18, Bimare, Mattia, Diam, Alado, Shockwave...

Formula 18 High Tech

The 18 High Tech, is an evolution of the Formula 18 gauge. Thus, this freer gauge has a simple objective: to build 18-foot catamarans with the best possible performance by making massive use of new composite materials. The result is boats that are much lighter than the standard F18s with a weight on the scale of around 130kg, easier to handle on land and more accessible when sailing, as resalting is made easier by a carbon mast weighing only 20kg.

The 18 HT therefore follows the principle of the A-Class, but allows you to enjoy the pleasure of sailing on a high performance boat with two people. The F18 HT are innovative boats whose designs are very recent, therefore they are quite expensive and rather rare for second hand: around 10 000€, high performance and exclusivity have a price!