Nacra 500 MK2
Catamaran, asymmetric hulls · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 2022
A lightweight, boardless catamaran featuring a rotating fractional rig designed for simple, high-performance sailing
- LOA
- Beam
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Catamaran (No boards/asym.)
The record
Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Ratios
SA / displacement
66.4
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Construction
GRP w/vinylester resin
Production
Years built
First built 2022
Designer
Nacra Design Group
Builder
Nacra Sailing
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