Nacra F16

Sailboat specifications

The Nacra F16 is a 16’5” (5m) double handed sport/beach catamaran designed by Morrelli & Melvin (United States). She is built since 2012 by Nacra (United States).

Nacra F16's main features

Model: Nacra F16
Hull type: Catamaran
Category: Double handed sport/beach catamaran
Sailboat builder: Nacra
Sailboat designer: Morrelli & Melvin
Sailboat collection: Formula 16
Country: United States
Construction: Fiberglass reinforced epoxy:
Sandwich PVC fiberglass epoxy with carbon fiber reinforcements
First built hull: 2012
Last built hull: Still in production
Appendages: Centerboard : twin daggerboards
Helm: Single tiller
Rudder: Twin transom hung rudders
Unsinkable: No
Trailerable: Yes
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions) A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m: C
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only): About
21 000 €
(2020)

Nacra F16's main dimensions

Hull length: 16’ 5”5 m
Beam (width): 8’ 2”2.5 m
Light displacement (M_LC): 282 lb128 kg

Nacra F16's rig and sails

Upwind sail area: 201 ft²18.7 m²
Downwind sail area: 350 ft²32.5 m²
Mainsail area: 161 ft²15 m²
Jib area: 40 ft²3.7 m²
Asymmetric spinnaker area: 188 ft²17.5 m²
Rigging type: Sloop Marconi fractional
Mast configuration: Fore beam stepped mast
Rotating spars: Yes
Spreaders angle: No spreader
Spars construction: Aluminum spars

Nacra F16's performances

Crew: 2
Trapezes: 2 set(s)
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat.: 793 ft²/T73.63 m²/T
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size.: 1377 ft²/T127.96 m²/T
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet). The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat.: 232