Nacra 450

Sailboat specifications

The Nacra 450 is a 15’ (4.56m) double handed sport/beach catamaran designed by Performance Catamarans (United States). She was built between 1993 and 2003 by Nacra (United States).

Nacra 450's main features

Model: Nacra 450
Hull type: Catamaran
Category: Double handed sport/beach catamaran
Sailboat builder: Nacra
Sailboat designer: Performance Catamarans
Country: United States
Construction: Hull and deck: GRP (glass reinforced polyester)
First built hull: 1993
Last built hull: 2003
Appendages: Skegs : skeg on each hull
Helm: Single tiller
Rudder: Twin transom hung rudders
Unsinkable: No
Trailerable: Yes
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions) A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m: C
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only): N/A €

Nacra 450's main dimensions

Hull length: 15’4.56 m
Beam (width): 8’2.44 m
Light displacement (M_LC): 284 lb129 kg

Nacra 450's rig and sails

Upwind sail area: 183 ft²17 m²
Downwind sail area: 264 ft²24.5 m²
Mainsail area: 145 ft²13.5 m²
Jib area: 38 ft²3.5 m²
Asymmetric spinnaker area: 118 ft²11 m²
Rigging type: Sloop Marconi fractional
Mast configuration: Fore beam stepped mast
Rotating spars: Yes
Spreaders angle: No spreader
Spars construction: Aluminum mast and no boom
Standing rigging: 1x19 strand wire

Nacra 450's performances

Crew: 2
Trapezes: 2 set(s)
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat.: 717 ft²/T66.59 m²/T
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds. The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size.: 1033 ft²/T95.96 m²/T