Nacra 570
Catamaran, asymmetric hulls · Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) · First built 1998
A high-performance catamaran with a rotating spar and twin trapeze, designed for speed and versatility.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- 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
72.8
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran (no boards/asym.)
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 1998
Designer
Nacra Design Group
Builder
Performance Catamarans, Inc, NACRA Catamarans
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Supercat 154.65 mSame hull family1.0 m shorterA high-performance beach catamaran with a rotating spar and an exceptional sail-area-to-displacement ratio
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Astus Boats 226.65 mSame hull family1.0 m longerA Stephan Vallet-designed trimaran with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio built for rapid, stable coastal cruising
The family
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