Discover the edge of possible
The standard in Formula 16 sailing.
Recreational or highly competitive.
The carbon stepping stone.
The Nacra F16 Carbon offers everything race teams look for in a mature racing cat and more. It is the preferred choice for lightweight crews of all ages and is suitable for both double-handed and single-handed sailing.
The boat comes in a full Class approved configuration as standard. But you can easily switch to semi-foiling performance. If you wish to take your F16 even further, there are several exciting options available.
Usage
Crew
The racer for sailors with attitude. It is perfect for lightweight single or double crews of all ages. Designed to put sailors in control, the Nacra F16 Carbon is loads of fun to sail, both in racing and touring mode. A very rigid platform Although Formula 16 Class regulations do not yet allow Deck sweeper sails, Nacra has made them available anyway. And in maybe the biggest upgrade yet, the F16‘s sails are now constructed of Endumax® – one of the strongest and lightest cloth materials to date.
Super strong lightweight carbon components give the Nacra F16 Carbon its name. With options such as full carbon mast, boom, spinnaker pole and tiller tie bar, your F16 can be as light as you wish it to be.
Stronger than steel, light as a feather. The all-new sails made by Olympic supplier Performance Sails are now made of Endumax®, a revolutionary aramid film that is incredibly strong and light. In fact, its strength-to-weight ratio is the highest available on the market. Its unique physical and chemical structure give Endumax®incredible performance, a very high resistance against tearing and other damages, and against UV-rays. Your Endumax®sails will take your F16 to the next level, no matter the circumstances.
You can customize your Nacra F16 Carbon with multiple accessories, upgrades and additions to make your catamaran truly yours.
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.
Boat
Sails
Length
5m (16’4″)
Width
2.50m (8′2″)
Mast length
8.53m (28’)
Boat weight
127kg (280 lbs)
| Length | 4.87 M / 16 ft |
| Beam | 2.5 M / 8.2 ft |
| Spinnaker | 17.5 SqM/188 SqFt |
| Racing Crew | 2 / 2 |
| Weight (fully rigged) | 127 kg / 280 Lbs |
| Mast Length | 8.53 M / 28 ft |
| Mainsail | 15 SqM / 161 sqft |
| Jib | 3.7 SqM / 40 sqft |
