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Nacra 5.2

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · 1975–1985

A high-performance catamaran with a rotating spar, designed by the founder of the North American Catamaran Racing Association

Designed by Tom Roland.

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
71.0
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1975–1985
Units built
2600
Designer
Tom Roland
Builder
Nacra

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