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Nacra 17

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 2012

An Olympic-class two-person catamaran featuring a rotating carbon mast and curved daggerboards for high-performance sailing

Designed by Morrelli & Melvin.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
76.5
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
GRP carbon epoxy
Production
Years built
First built 2012
Designer
Morrelli, Melvin
Builder
NACRA, Element 6 Evolution Co. Ltd

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