Nacra 5.2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tom Roland·1975 – 1985·~2,600 hulls·NACRA Catamarans
Nacra 5.2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
17' · 5.18 m
Displ.
350 lbs · 159 kg
First year
1975

The Nacra 5.2 stands as the foundational pillar of the North American Catamaran Racing Association (NACRA). Launched in 1975 by designer Tom Roland, this 17foot beach catamaran was a radical departure from the dominant multihull designs of the era. While competitors like the Hobie 16 featured asymmetrical hulls and bananashaped profiles, Roland introduced the sailing world to the "plumb bow" and symmetrical hulls equipped with daggerboards. This design philosophy, documented by Nacra Sailing, prioritized efficiency and upwind performance over the simpler, beachlaunched skeg designs of the time. The 5.2 was the catalyst that transformed Nacra from a niche California startup into a global powerhouse in highperformance multihulls.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,800
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nacra 5.2 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 1,80010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Nautitech 541/54253.48'$ 872,6142914
Hobie Cat 1616.58'$ 3,791289
Catana Catamarans 5049.87'$ 1,238,043157
Outremer 50/5555'$ 349,900144
Outremer 55-254.89'$ 2,123,360125
Grand Soleil 52 Performance$ 145,951123
PDQ 3231.58'$ 65,000106
Santa Cruz 5253'$ 280,20065
Nacra 5.2You are here$ 1,80010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nacra 5.2 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nacra 5.2 over the past 12 months is $1,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nacra 5.2 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Nacra 5.2 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nacra 5.2 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Nacra 5.2?+
Comparable models include Nautitech 541/542, Hobie Cat 16, Catana Catamarans 50. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.