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Nacra F18

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 2008

A 5.52-metre Formula 18 racer built for high-speed competition with a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 67.99

Designed by Morelli, Melvin, Vink, Larsen, Young & Morrelli.

LOA
Beam
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.

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Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
68.0
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2008
Designer
Morelli, Melvin, Vink, Larsen, Young, Morrelli
Builder
NACRA Europe, Performance Catamarans

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