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    Nacra 500 MK²

Simplicity and ease

  • The Nacra 500 MK² is a 5-meter multihull designed for leisure sailors of all levels. Easy to handle yet packed with Nacra’s high-performance DNA, it’s the ideal choice for relaxed cruisers, beginners and recreational sailors. Available in two customizable models to tailor your sailing style.

     

    The School Model is perfect for sailing schools, resorts and those seeking a more laid-back experience. Its user-friendly design makes the sport both easy and enjoyable for newcomers as well as experienced cruisers.

     

    If you're looking for a more dynamic ride, the Sport Model offers enhanced speed, comfort, and performance, making it ideal for club racers who enjoy a bit more action on the water.

     

    From beginners to seasoned sailors, the Nacra 500 MK² makes every sail a fun experience on the water.

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                         (Club) Racing

                         Recreation

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    • Features

      The latest Nacra 500 MK² models are completely redesigned from the ground up, while still keeping the spirit of the first legendary model alive. We’ve taken the 1998 original and improved it where we could. 

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      Low drag hull design 

      Crafted from sustainable materials, the new hull design features a wave-piercer bow and enhanced skeg surface, making the 500 MK² faster than typical beach cats while maintaining excellent stability, perfect for both experienced sailors and beginners.

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      Kick-up rudder system 

      The 500 MK²’s kick-up rudder system is designed to flip up easily, keeping the skeg configuration intact and eliminating the need for daggerboards. This feature allows you to sail straight onto the shore without hassle.

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      Large new Progrip 

      The 500 MK² features large Progrip deck pads that enhance safety and add to superior comfort while sailing.

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      Redesigned rigging 

      The two-person trapeze system and optimized rigging of the 500 MK² make it easy to set up and fun to sail, enhancing performance and usability. The divisible bowsprit makes transport and setup easier than ever.

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      Sails

      Crafted by Performance Sails, the new sail plan of the 500 MK² features an optimized mainsail with improved power distribution and an unique batten tension system. Additionally, the sail plan is available with a furling jib and/or spinnaker option.

    • Specifications 500 MK² School model

      Standard configuration

      Component Value Unit/Material
      Design Nacra Sailing
      Hull 5.03 m / 16.5 ft Vinyl ester resin composite foam
      Beam 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
      Mast length 8.20 m / 26.9 ft Aluminium
      Boat weight 145 kg / 319 lb Ready to sail
      Mainsail 13.5 m² / 145 ft² Tri-color dacron
      Jib (furling without furling system) 3.8 m² / 42 ft² Dacron
      Mainsheet system 1 to 8
      Mainsail cunningham system 1 to 6
      Rudder Glass fiber reinforced
      Rudder system Kick-up aluminium


      Specifications 500 MK² Sport model

      Standard configuration

      Component Value Unit/Material
      Design Nacra Sailing
      Hull 5.03 m / 16.5 ft Vinyl ester resin composite foam
      Beam 2.5 m / 8.2 ft
      Mast length 8.20 m / 26.9 ft Aluminium
      Boat weight 145 kg / 319 lb Ready to sail
      Mainsail 14.2 m² / 156 ft² Nightwave
      Jib (full battened) 3.8 m² / 42 ft² Nightwave
      Mainsheet system 1 to 8
      Mainsail cunningham system 1 to 8
      Rudder Glass fiber reinforced
      Rudder system Kick-up aluminium
    • Explore all options for the Nacra 500 MK² School and Sport

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