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Nacra 20

Catamaran, twin daggerboards · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · 1998–2001

A high-performance catamaran by Morrelli and Melvin featuring a rotating spar, twin trapeze, and a massive sail plan

Designed by Gino Morrelli, Pete Melvin, Morrelli & Melvin, 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
78.0
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Dbrd.
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1998–2001
Designer
Gino Morrelli, Pete Melvin, Morrelli, Melvin
Builder
Performance Catamarans, Inc, NACRA Catamarans

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