FX One

On this forum, I haven't heard anyone say they have sailed or own a FX One. And there really isn't a forum slot for it unless it is assumed that it would fall under the Hobie 17. Jeremy on the list suggested I might look at this Hobie as a possibility to buy. I am just curious if anyone else on the list has any experience with the FX One. I used to have an '84 H16.

We have one if town and they guy loves it. he looked at all his options and finally settled on a FX One. He doe snot race just plays around the bay, he had the jib, self tacker, spin w/snuffer. he can't say enough good things about the boat. I think Jeremy has more experience than anyone else, I would take his word for it, he sells more than just Hobie so if he says Hobie is going to fit the bill then I can assure you he believes it will!

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I have wanted to sail on an FX-1, they look really hot but there are none around here. Someday once I have some money I think that will be the boat I go to.

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Yep Gree, I am waiting till I can afford one too. Hopefully soon though. I am itching to sail again. I have pictures of Hobies for my computer wallpaper at work and at home. So sort of torturing myself.

Oh, I am sailing! Just not on a FX-1. I have a Nacra 5.2 and a Hobie 14 which both are seeing some action. The girlfriend solos the 14 and I solo the 5.2. Makes for a great ride for both of us!

You wouldn't believe how fast a 14 is with a tiny 110lbs girl sailing it!

But back to the FX-1, I don't think i will be buying one until I am out of college which is at least 5 more years.

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I have sailed the FX One and owned one of the few Foxes in the US. The FX is a sweet boat, handles well. Very nice layout on deck and incorporates all go fast goodies available. The boat is light and fragile. Any impact to the hull results in dings. There is very little glass at the keel which means, don't beach it. The hulls are much like surfboards. I am strongly looking at the F16 platform for '08. All the benefit of the F18 but smaller and lighter. Hobie has yet to build a boat for this class.

...light and fragile would more describe a boat like te A-class, Taipan (F16), etc. I can't sail one without dinging the hull, or breaking something.

The FX is far from fragile! It's tough, relatively light, and powerful. I definitely don't baby my gear, and this boat has lasted through some true "tough tests" that I've put it through.
If anyone is in the Norcal area, my FX is always availible for test drives. And, if anyone is coming to the 16/20 nationals I could have it availible on the beach there as well. I have a hard time just talking about how cool of a boat it is, it's better just to hop on one and take it for a spin:) About 2 minutes later you'll want one.
For general purpose, singlehand sailing with the optoin of being able to take out another person, it's truly the sweetest cat I've sailed. Of course you saw my FX-heavy video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid ... 7700&hl=en

Most of the footage was shot during a postponment flag because the ave wind on course was less than 5kts


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Not fair, I want one now. What does the FX weight?

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Jeremy,

I printed out info on the regatta in Alameda. I am going to try and make it there to watch and maybe get with you and see how the FX is. I also printed out info on the local fleet regatta and try and go there and see what everyone has.

Gree,

According to the info on the FX page, it weights 333 lbs with main, jib and spin. 308 lbs wiht main only.

I would at least want a jib. I never sailed with a spin before.

I'm glad to hear Jeremy say his is tough, cause if I ever made it back to FL to sail, it would be going on the beach and most likely Cocoa Beach.

Jeremy, any dude your size is going to break an A-cat

Right on Matt! You know what I'm talking about when I say "tough test"! There's not many "tougher tests" than me (6'4" 240#'s) sailing with the spin and main in 30kts in the SF bay chop! I know you have intimate knowledge of the conditions around the GG bridge, it can get pretty bad!:wink:
So to anyone that thinks the FX is fragile, I just don't see it as I havn't been able to break it yet, and that's saying something! Cause believe me...I've tried

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Jeremy:

That is why I am looking at the DK-17. If you want to see pics, send me a email (dsnell4 at houston dot rr dot com) It is made for heavy guys like us. Matt, know this is a Hobie site, BUT you guys haven't made a A cat (YET!!!)

Doug

I am a big guy myself right now, but slowly shrinking thanks to weight watchers. I'm 5'10" and hope to be at "fighting weight" by summer. Since it will stand up to Jeremy it should hold up for me. But it would be nice if at some time there was a racing class for it.[/img]

I’ve sailed Hobies (14,16,17) for over 20 years and the FXOne is a great boat. 16s are great if you have a lightweight crew to race or anytime in big wind. 17s are GREAT in big winds but a dog in light air or with more than one person. The FX can handle 2 people with no problem. Definate disadvantage to race (even Portsmouth) but no problem day sailing. An FX is WAY more durable than a 17 because it has horizontal and vertical foam cored bulkheads. It’s not a lightweight (I have wings) but I’d trade that for durability.

The spin takes some getting used to if you hadn’t sailed with one (like me) but it is more stable in a wind with it up (and faster!). I wish the spi lasted a little longer but that goes with the territory I guess. The high aspect daggerboards take a little getting used to heading to the beach but they make the boat TURN!. Not a good thing to do on a race course, but the thing will literally do a 180 within it’s own length. The first time a 16 sailor does that he’ll be giggling out loud! It seems to sit on TOP of the water more than the other boats, and with the flat bottom it probably does. I don’t have a jib kit and unless you are sailing with 2 regularly I don’t think you need it.

I wish there were more out there but I’m sure the high cost is a deterrent. Maybe as the 17s age and some of the Tiger crews move on, there will be few more on the scene. Isn’t that what the 17 was designed for?

I’ve sailed Hobies (14,16,17) for over 20 years and the FXOne is a great boat. 16s are great if you have a lightweight crew to race or anytime in big wind. 17s are GREAT in big winds but a dog in light air or with more than one person. The FX can handle 2 people with no problem. Definate disadvantage to race (even Portsmouth) but no problem day sailing. An FX is WAY more durable than a 17 because it has horizontal and vertical foam cored bulkheads. It’s not a lightweight (I have wings) but I’d trade that for durability.

The spin takes some getting used to if you hadn’t sailed with one (like me) but it is more stable in a wind with it up (and faster!). I wish the spi lasted a little longer but that goes with the territory I guess. The high aspect daggerboards take a little getting used to heading to the beach but they make the boat TURN!. Not a good thing to do on a race course, but the thing will literally do a 180 within it’s own length. The first time a 16 sailor does that he’ll be giggling out loud! It seems to sit on TOP of the water more than the other boats, and with the flat bottom it probably does. I don’t have a jib kit and unless you are sailing with 2 regularly I don’t think you need it.

I wish there were more out there but I’m sure the high cost is a deterrent. Maybe as the 17s age and some of the Tiger crews move on, there will be few more on the scene. Isn’t that what the 17 was designed for?