As you know the new Nacra 500 MK2 is here! It was given a special recognition by Sailing World Boat of the Year competition. The most modern and fun beach cat on the market. Boats are in stock!
Vision
With the new Nacra 500, we enforce our new vision. We encourage, engage, and empower all levels of sailors. This boat is an accessible stepping stone into the world of catamaran sailing. We infused it with Nacra’s experience in the high-performance catamaran scene. The Nacra 500 MK2 makes this experience and knowledge accessible for all.
This catamaran feels light, stiff, and direct; Qualities we expect from a Nacra.
The boat is highly durable, easy to use, and still a thrill to sail.
Sustainability
Hull construction, fabrication, and transport using sustainable materials:
- Green certificate Vinyl Ester Resin (VER) from renewable resources;
- Vapourless vacuum infusion process;
- Composite foam (PET) from renewable resources;
- Sustainable cloth fabric hull transport protection covers.
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SPECIFICATIONS
- New low drag hull design for enhanced performance.
- Increased skeg surface for better upwind performance.
- Integrated Hull protection system to combat wear on the underside of the hull.
- Sails by Olympic Class Supplier Performance Sails.
- New mainsail with optimized power distribution and brand new batten tension
system.
- Large new Progrip decks pads for extra sailing comfort and safety.
- Nacra 500 MKII is fully Harken-TM equipped.
- Two-persons trapeze system.
- The optional spinnaker has a divisible bowsprit for easy transport.
- Modular: Upgrade the boat with a spinnaker system without the need for drilling.
The Nacra 500 MK2 comes available in two configurations: The Nacra 500 professional edition, specially designed for the professionals such as sailing schools, resorts and, club boats. The Nacra 500 MK2 sport edition, specially designed for the sailor with performance ambitions.
Nacra 500 MKII sport edition
The Nacra 500 MKII sport edition is specially designed for the sailor with performance ambitions.
Sport configuration
- Fully battened mainsail and jib
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- Polyester scrim laminated cloth with black yarns
- (Nightwave) Main and Jib
- 1 to 8 Cunningham system
- 1 to 8 mainsheet system
- 2 person trapeze system
- Fully HarkenTM equipped
- Fixed tiller extension
- Acclaimed Nacra kick-up rudder system
- Integrated righting line system
- Modular construction
In more detail
Hulls
- New low drag hull design with integrated skeg
- Integrated HPS system (hull protection system)
- Large Progrip decks pads for extra sailing comfort and safety
- Hulls with easy connect for easy assembly
- Low bridle connection for better sailing performance
- Hull construction using sustainable materials
- Green certificate Vinyl Ester Resin (VER) from Renewable Resources
- Vapourless Vacuum Infusion process
- Composite foam (PET) from Renewable Resources
Mainsail
- Made by Olympic Class Supplier Performance Sails
- Boomless sail pla
- Semi deck sweeper for improved performance
- Large window
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- Fully battened
- Performance Sails batten tensioners with tension indicator
- Polyester scrim laminated cloth with black yarns special edition Nightwave special version
- Epoxy tapered battens
Jib
- Made by Performance Sails
- Large window
- Radial panel layout for suburb load distribution
- Fully battened
- Polyester scrim laminated cloth with black yarns Nightwave special version
- Epoxy tapered battens
- Hardware
Jib furling (optional)
- Made by Performance Sails
- Colours (optional)
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- High tempered woven cloth
- UV leach and foot protection
- Hardware
Spinnaker for snuffer system (Optional)
- Made by Performance Sails
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- Nylon cloth
- Colours (optional)
- Snuffer patches in spinnaker
- Hardware
- Divisible bowsprit for easy transport
- Composite snuffer
- Snuffer bag
- High quality ropes
- Harken running blocks and cleats
- One line hoist system
Spinnaker for furling system (Optional)
- Made by Performance Sails
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- Nylon cloth
- Colours (optional)
- Hardware
- Divisible bowsprit for easy transport
- Harken continuous line drive furler system
- Harken running blocks an cleats
- High quality ropes
Trampoline
- Made by Performance Sails
- Black UV resistance mesh
- Integrated storage bag
- Easy connect for simple assembly
Other hardware
- Fully equipped with harken running blocks and cleats
- Front and rear cross bars with easy connect
- Low stretch stainless standing rigging with special teardrop terminals
- High quality ropes
- Nacra kick up rudder system
- Carbon reinforced high aspect rudders blades
- Aluminium rudder castings with precision bearings
- Rudder covers
- Aluminium rotating mast
- Specially designed wing section
- Waterproof
- Rotating mainsail hoist connection for better performance
- Mast cover
Accessories
- Full boat cover
- Eurotrax launch trailer
- Nacra TECH eps-2.0 apparel
- Road trailer
Technical Specifications
- Boat weight 145 kg/319 Lbs
- Mast length 8,15 m/26’7″
- Hull length 5,03 m/16’5″
- Mainsail 14,5 m2
- Jib 3,9 M2 full battened
- Jib furling 3,6 M2 (optional)
- Spinnaker for snuffer system 16,5 m2 (optional)
- Spinnaker for furling system 15 M2 (optional)
Nacra 500 professional edition
The Nacra 500 professional edition is specially designed for the professionals such as, sailing schools, resorts and club boats.
Professional configuration
- Fully battened mainsail and furling jib
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- High tempered woven cloth for mainsail and jib (Dacron)
- Reefing system for mainsail (optional)
- 1 to 8 cunningham system
- 1 to 8 mainsheet system
- HarkenTM equipped
- Fixed tiller extension
- Acclaimed Nacra kick-up rudder system
- Integrated righting line system
- Modular construction
In more detail
Hulls
- New low drag hull design with integrated skeg
- Integrated HPS (Hull protection system)
- Large Progrip decks pads for extra sailing comfort and safety
- Low bridle connection for better sailing performance
- Hull construction using sustainable materials
- Green certificate Vinyl Ester Resin (VER) from Renewable Resources
- Vapourless Vacuum Infusion process
- Composite foam (PET) from Renewable Resources
- Hulls with easy connect for easy assembly
Mainsail
- Made by Olympic Class Supplier Performance Sails
- Colour available (optional)
- Boomless sail plan
- Lower power distribution for lighter handling
- Fully battened
- Performance Sails batten tensioners
- High tempered woven cloth (Dacron)
- Epoxy tapered battens
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- High tempered woven durable cloth (Dacron)
Jib furling
- Made by Olympic Class Supplier Performance Sails
- Colours available (optional)
- Radial panel layout foroptimal load distribution
- High tempered woven cloth (Dacron)
- UV leach and foot protection
- Hardware
Spinnaker for furling system (Optional)
- Made by Performance Sails
- Radial panel layout for optimal load distribution
- Nylon cloth
- Colours (optional)
- Hardware
- Divisible bowsprit for easy transport
- Harken continuous line drive furler system
- Harken running blocks and cleats
- High quality ropes
Trampoline
- Made by Performance Sails
- Black UV resistance mesh
- Integrated storage bag
- Easy connect for simple assembly
Other hardware
- Fully equipped with Harken running blocks and cleats
- Front and rear cross bars with easy connect
- Low stretch stainless standing rigging with special teardrop terminals
- High quality ropes
- Acclaimed Nacra kick-up rudder system
- Carbon reinforced high aspect ruddersblades
- Aluminium rudder castings with precision bearings
- Rudder covers
Aluminium rotating mast
- Specially designed wing section
- Waterproof
- Rotating mainsail hoist connection for better performance
- Mast cover
- Nacra flotation device (optional)
Accessories
- Full boat cover
- launch trailer
- Nacra TECH eps-2.0 apparel
- Road trailer
Technical Specifications
- Boat weight 145 kg/319 Lbs
- Mast length 8,15 m/26’7″
- Hull length 5,03 m/16’5″
- Mainsail 13,5 m2
- Jib furling 3,6 M2
- Spinnaker for furling system 15 M2 (optional)