Nacra F20na (Page)
Nacra F20NA Boat specs
Beam = 2.6 meter
Mainsail area = 19.5 m2
Jib area = 4.85 m2
Spinnaker area = 25 m2
Mast length = 9.45 meter
Carbon Hulls
Carbon Mast
Carbon Curved Boards
For some time rumors have been going around that NACRA would be
launching a new 16 footer. Well, here she is: The “NACRA F16 ”
F16 Class developments
NACRA Sailing international has been following the
development of the F16 class meticulously. Mainly consisting of homemade
boats at first, but now maturing as the F16 class received the ISAF
status “recognized class” at the end of 2010. After receiving this news,
NACRA Sailing International decided it was time to get involved and
started developments. In NACRA’s opinion it will also lift the F16 class
to the next level when “well established manufacturers ” like NACRA are
entering this class towards the future.
Potential sales to five big groups:
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The solo sailors that just want to go out whenever it suits
her/him
•
Parents teaching their kids learning to race around the buoys
•
Sailors that just want a light multihull with large range of sail and
crew weight versatility
•
Light racing teams that are too light for F18 but are searching
for an exciting competitive boat
•
Couples/mixed teams that are pushing the boundaries of what is
possible with a boat
Design team
The NACRA F16 is designed & engineered by the world
famous multihull construction company Morrelli & Melvin based in
Huntington Beach California USA. Peter Vink overseeing this F16 project
as counterpart on behalf of NACRA Sailing International explains
on the NACRA F16.
” In a young class, as the F16 class is, we had to come up with a design
that needs to be the benchmark for a long time. A 16 footer that can be
used by recreational sailors and/or racing teams,
pushing the limits of what is possible. Just get onboard and
start exploring, with the launch of this F16, NACRA is not one step
ahead but miles ”
Successful combination
Morrelli / Melvin already proved to be a successful combination with
NACRA with several earlier designs such as the NACRA Playcat (1995),
NACRA Inter F18(1995), NACRA F18 Infusion(2005) & The NACRA F20
Carbon(2009). 16 catamaran concept, Nacra has
come out with the Peter Vink / Morelli & Melvin design.
NACRA celebrated its 35 years anniversary in 2010 as the brand was
founded in 1975 in California USA.
“With growing interest worldwide in the Formula little brother to their
very successful F20carbon. The action to build a hot 16 footer comes on
the heels of the Olympic Committee’s acceptance of the multihull with a
mixed crew (man and woman) for the ’16 Games. The F16 has been a
frontrunner in the chatter regarding what will be chosen as official
equipment.
Although the selection will likely not be made until
after the 2012 Olympics, many hopeful teams will be training on F16s. If
the Nacra F16 is anything like their other designs, like the two-time
F18 world champion Infusion also designed by Morelli & Melvin, it’ll be
the one to get on. They’ll be available in the U.S. in December, right
on time.. - John Casey”
Nacra F16:
General Specs….
Length:
16.4ft.
Mast Height:
29.9ft.
Mainsail:
161.4sq.ft.
Jib:
39.8sq.ft.
Genaker:
188.3sq.ft. (17.5sq.m.)
Hull Construction: Epoxy / Glass /Carbon
Standard
specifications single hander
F16 :
Mainsail including battens Ariba adjustable
tiller-extension
Black mesh trampoline 2 trapeze wires with hooks
High quality aluminum wing mast Black anodized
beams
Nylon asym. spinnaker (Black) Dyneema spinnaker
halyard
Round anodized black boom
Spinnaker retriever system (snuffer)
high aspect
dagger-boards / rudders
Harken mainsheet system 8:1 (Fully Harken equipped)
Diamond wires/spreaders on mast
Cunningham system 8:1 Adjustable mast rotation 2:1
F16
Double-hander package: Adds
jib/Selftack rail/blocks/sheets