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Put more firsts in your racing with the Nacra F18

The Nacra F18, the newest offering from Performance Catamarans is designed to sail in the strong, worldwide Formula 18 Class.

The Nacra F18’s innovative control systems, self tacking jib, the state of the art hull shape, and race proven foils all have driven this boat to the top of the Formula 18 circuit worldwide.

The Nacra F18 earned the honors of High Performance Day Racer for Sailing World Magazine’s Boat of the Year Awards.

With a Nacra you’ll always be one step ahead of the competition. The Nacra line is prepared to lead you into the future of catamaran sailing. Now, is the time to be a part of it.

 
 

 

  • 5 Year Limited Warranty
  • Hand Laminated Hulls
  • Non-Skid Decks
  • Race Equiped with Harken Gear
  • Double Trapeze
  • Diamond Spreader System
  • Captive Mast Stepping System
  • Olympic Style Trampoline
  • Adjustable Tiller Extrusion
    Coated Shrouds
  • High Aspect Carbon Daggerboards Carbon HLS Rudders
  • Race Foam Battens
  • Outboard Led Rotator &
    Downhaul Controls
  • Mylar Main/Race Jib
  • Self Tacking Jib System
  • Asymmetric Spinnaker Package
  • Roller Furling Jib System

F18 Options

  • Team Sail Package - Jib & Spinnaker size based on class rules
  • Front End or Mid Pole Snuffer
    System
 
 

 


LOA: 18' 0"
Width: 8' 6" (2.59m)
Mast Length: 29' 6" (7.52m)
Weight: 385 lbs.
Formula 18 Class Rule: 397 lbs. (180kg)
Mainsail with Mast: 183 sq. ft. (17.0 m2)
Jib: (large) 4.15 m2
(small) 3.45 m2
Spinnaker: (large) 21 m2
(small) 19 m2
Construction: vinylester foam sandwich hulls
Design: Nacra Design Team & Alain Comeyn
ISAF Recognized Class