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Nacra 500

Catamaran, asymmetric hulls · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 2006

A twin-trapeze catamaran with a rotating spar, designed for versatile performance across school and sport configurations

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran (No boards/asym.)

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
68.4
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2006
Builder
Nacra

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