Nacra F18 Infusion

Sailboat specifications

The Nacra F18 Infusion is a 18’1” (5.52m) double handed sport/beach catamaran designed by Morrelli & Melvin (United States). She was built since 2008 (and now discontinued) by Nacra (United States).

Nacra F18 Infusion's main features

Model: Nacra F18 Infusion
Hull type: Catamaran
Category: Double handed sport/beach catamaran
Sailboat builder: Nacra
Sailboat designer: Morrelli & Melvin
Country: United States
Construction: GRP (glass reinforced polyester):
Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester (vacuum infusion)
First built hull: 2008
Last built hull: Discontinued
Appendages: Centerboard : twin daggerboards
Helm: Single tiller
Rudder: Twin transom hung rudders
Unsinkable: No
Trailerable: Yes
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only): N/A €

Nacra F18 Infusion's main dimensions

Hull length: 18’ 1”5.52 m
Waterline length: 18’ 1”5.52 m
Beam (width): 8’ 6”2.6 m
Light displacement (M_LC): 397 lb180 kg

Nacra F18 Infusion's rig and sails

Upwind sail area: 228 ft²21.15 m²
Downwind sail area: 517 ft²48 m²
Mainsail area: 183 ft²17 m²
Jib area: 45 ft²4.15 m²
Asymmetric spinnaker area: 334 ft²31 m²
Rigging type: Sloop Marconi masthead
Mast configuration: Fore beam stepped mast
Rotating spars: Yes
Number of levels of spreaders: 1
Spreaders angle: Swept-back (diamond)
Spars construction: Aluminum spars
Standing rigging: 1x19 strand wire continuous

Nacra F18 Infusion'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.: 714 ft²/T66.34 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.: 1621 ft²/T150.57 m²/T
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet). The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat.: 30