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How
do you make a good thing even better? For years,
the NACRA 5.2sl 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 5.2sl, 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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