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Nacra 5.2

Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · Catamaran Twin Dbrd. · 1975–1985

Specifications

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, NACRA Catamarans

Design & history

The NACRA 5.2 was one of the first boats called NACRA and was enormously successful. It was designed by the first builder, who also created the North American Catamaran Racing Association.

Class · The designer created the organization which he called the North American Catamaran Racing Association.
Variants
  • NACRA 36
  • NACRA 5.5
Design

Besides the NACRA 36, of which few were built, this was the first boat called NACRA. The designer was the first builder.

Production

The designer was the first builder. The boat was later replaced with the NACRA 5.5.

Curated reference notes

Not yet featured in any indexed video.

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