BoatsNacra 6.0

Nacra 6.0

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 1988

A dominant Worrell 1000 champion featuring a high 75.41 sail-area-to-displacement ratio for extreme speed

Designed by Roy Seaman, built by Performance Catamarans.

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
75.4
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1988
Designer
Roy Seaman
Builder
Performance Catamarans, Inc, NACRA Catamarans

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