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Nacra 15

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 2014

An official ISAF youth catamaran with curved daggerboards and an optional foiling package for Olympic-bound sailors

Designed by Morrelli & Melvin.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
68.1
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
GRP carbon epoxy
Production
Years built
First built 2014
Designer
Morrelli, Melvin
Builder
NACRA

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