Nacra 450

Sailboat 15′ Catamaran Since 1993

Overview

Builder
Nacra
Model
450
Type
Sailboat
Category
Catamaran
Built
1993–2003
Designer
Performance Catamarans
Hull material
Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
Rig
Sloop Marconi fractional

Dimensions

Length overall
15′ (4.57 m)
Beam
8′ (2.44 m)
Displacement
284 lb (129 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
No engine

Sails and rig

Sail area
183 sq ft (17.0 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
67.8

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Capsize screening
4.87

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Skegs : skeg on each hull
Asymmetric spinnaker area
118 ft²
Cockpit
No cockpit
Construction
Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
Country
United States
Crew
2
EC design category
C
Helm
Single tiller
Jib area
38 ft²
Mast configuration
Fore beam stepped mast
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi fractional
Rotating spars
Yes
Rudder
Twin transom hung rudders
Spars construction
Aluminum mast and no boom
Spreaders angle
No spreader
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €
Standing rigging
1x19 strand wire
Trailerable
Yes
Trapezes
2 set(s)
Unsinkable
No

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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