Morrelli/Melvin already proved to be a successful combination with NACRA with several earlier designs such as the NACRA Playcat (1995), NACRA Inter F18(1995), NACRA F18 Infusion(2005) & The NACRA F20 Carbon(2009). Both F18’s designed by Morrelli/Melvin became World Champion in the F18 class numerous times, the F20 Carbon is proving to be a true racing machine sailed by the more heavier sailors and winning events on line honors and handicap. Morrelli/Melvin is widely involved in the latest America’s cup designs and always on top of what knowledge is available to implement in new designs such as this NACRA 16.
| Length | 5.70 M / 18.5 ft |
| Beam | 2.44 M / 8 ft |
| Crew Capacity | 1-4 / 1-4 |
| Racing Crew | 2 / 2 |
| Weight (fully rigged) | 135 kg / 298 Lbs |
| Mast Length | 9.15 M / 30 ft |
| Mainsail | 16.55 SqM / 178.1 sqft |
| Jib | 4.55 SqM / 49.9 sqft |
