The Nacra 500 represents the intersection of accessibility and high-performance catamaran engineering. Launched as a response to the demand for a durable, high-buoyancy beach cat that eliminates the complexity of daggerboards and booms, the 500 has become a staple in sailing schools and for recreational families globally. At 16.5 feet (5 meters) in length, it utilizes a skeg-hull design, allowing for effortless beaching without the risk of damaging retractable foils. Unlike the razor-edged racing machines like the Olympic Nacra 17, the 500 focuses on "plug-and-play" sailing, yet it retains the signature Nacra hull shape that prioritizes volume in the bows to prevent the dreaded pitch-pole.
Used Nacra 500 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Nacra
- Model
- 500
- Builder
- NACRA Catamarans
- Designer
- —
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2006 - ??
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