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How do
you make a good thing even better? For
years, the NACRA 5.2 was considered the
ultimate racing catamaran in the 17 to 18
foot class. With the introduction of its
replacement, the 5.5sl, the NACRA design
team has outdone itself again.
The 5.5sl is much like the 5.2, but it
is:
- Longer, wider, lighter, and more
powerful
- The hulls have been lengthened to 18
feet
- Beam increased to 8' 6"
- Its sailplan was enlarged and
refined to include a fully battened,
boomless mylar mainsail and decksweeping
jib.
- It has the exclusive NACRA Bridle
foil, which reduces stress on the hulls
and decreases heeling motion.
The result is a mid-size racing catamaran
that sails like a dream. The speed and power
of this boat are unprecedented for a boat of
this size.
Weighing only 375 pounds with an optimum
crew weight of 275 pounds, the NACRA 5.5sl
is an ideal couples racer. Off the course,
the 5.5sl offers great recrational sailing
and fast cruising. |
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