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Catamaran

Nacra 500

dinghy

A durable, high buoyancy sport cat built for two, easy to rig and forgiving enough to carry the family for a coastal run.

LOA
5
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1998
DESIGNER
Nacra Design Group
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
5
M
Beam
2.44
M
Draft
0.6
M
Hull Weight
149
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
1998
Mainsail Area
14.15
M²
Jib Area
3.6
M²
Spinnaker Area
17
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Catamaran
Type
dinghy
Designer
Nacra Design Group
Class Association
Nacra Class Association

History

Nacra released the 500 in 1998 as a durable, easy to sail beach cat aimed at clubs and families rather than grand prix racers. It has stayed in production ever since, and Nacra released a heavily reworked MK2 in 2021 with a new hull shape and updated sail plan.

Sailing Characteristics

Skeg hulls and a simple sail plan make it easy to launch, rig and sail without a big crew weight requirement. It carries enough buoyancy for casual coastal outings with extra passengers, while still trapezing and moving well when sailed two up for racing.

Racing Context

Popular at club level worldwide as an entry point into catamaran racing and as a school boat, with active fleets wherever Nacra dealers operate. The MK2 has also picked up interest from racers wanting a lighter, more modern take on the same hull length.

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