Nacra F16

by Gunnar Larsen on 15 Sep 2011 For some time rumors have been going around that Nacra would be launching a new 16 footer. Well, here she is: The 'Nacra F16.'

F16 Class developments:
Nacra Sailing international has been following the development of the F16 class meticulously. Mainly consisting of homemade boats at first, but now maturing as the F16 class received the ISAF status 'recognized class' at the end of 2010. After receiving this news, Nacra Sailing International decided it was time to get involved and started developments. In Nacra’s opinion it will also lift the F16 class to the next level when 'well established manufacturers ' like Nacra are entering this class towards the future.

Potential sales to five big groups:
• The solo sailors that just want to go out whenever it suits her/him
• Parents teaching their kids learning to race around the buoys
• Sailors that just want a light multihull with large range of sail and crew weight versatility
• Light racing teams that are too light for F18 but are searching for an exciting competitive boat
• Couples/mixed teams that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with a boat

Design team
The Nacra F16 is designed & engineered by the world famous multihull construction company Morrelli & Melvin based in Huntington Beach California USA. Peter Vink overseeing this F16 project as counterpart on behalf of Nacra Sailing International explains on the Nacra F16.

' In a young class, as the F16 class is, we had to come up with a design that needs to be the benchmark for a long time. A 16 footer that can be used by recreational sailors and/or racing teams, pushing the limits of what is possible. Just get onboard and start exploring, with the launch of this F16, Nacra is not one step ahead but miles'

Successful combination
Morrelli/Melvin already proved to be a successful combination with Nacra with several earlier designs such as the Nacra Playcat (1995), Nacra Inter F18(1995), Nacra F18 Infusion(2005) & The Nacra F20 Carbon(2009). Both F18’s designed by Morrelli/Melvin became World Champion in the F18 class numerous times, the F20 Carbon is proving to be a true racing machine sailed by the more heavier sailors and winning events on line honors and handicap. Morrelli/Melvin is widely involved in the latest America’s cup designs and always on top of what knowledge is available to implement in new designs such as this Nacra F16.

Availability and Pricing
The Nacra F16 will become available for delivery in December 2011. For pricing, please contact your local dealer/distributor. You can find him through the Nacra Sailing International website.

About Nacra
Nacra Sailing International is a leading global manufacturer of multihulls up to 25 foot. With more than 80 dealers throughout the world the current leading brand of multihulls. Providing a network to service, sell and promote multihull sailing all over the world. Head office of Nacra Sailing International is based in The Netherlands. Nacra celebrated its 35 years anniversary in 2010 as the brand was founded in 1975 in California USA.

Nacra, always one step ahead!

Nacra Sailing International website