The Nacra 5.5 Sloop represents a pivotal transition in the evolution of beach catamarans, marking the point where design shifted from the early "banana" hulls of the 1970s toward the high-volume, high-performance shapes that would eventually define the Formula 18 class. Penned by the world-renowned design firm Morrelli & Melvin, the 5.5 was engineered as a sophisticated racing platform that bridged the gap between recreational day-sailing and the professional racing circuit. Unlike its predecessor, the iconic Nacra 5.2, the 5.5 Sloop features longer, more buoyant hulls with a distinct "teardrop" cross-section, designed to minimize drag while providing enough lift to prevent the dreaded pitch-pole in heavy air.
Nacra 5.5 Sloop Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Nacra
- Model
- 5.5 Sloop
- Builder
- NACRA Catamarans
- Designer
- Tom Rolland/NACRA Design Group/Roy Seaman
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1984 - ??
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