I have submitted the inter 17 as a proposed mixed olympic class catamaran as it fits closest the niche required for a new olympic mixed cat without taking away from any other classes, would love your feed back on this Australian made carbon/kevlar cat Nacra 17 DESIGNER: Ross Guinea BUILDERS: Brisbane Catamaran Centre LENGTH: 5.3m (17’3”) BEAM: 2.45m (8’) DRAFT: n/a DISPLACEMENT: 125kg (275lb) SAIL AREA: 21sqm (226sqft) SPINNAKER: 16sqm (172sqft) and 20sqm (215sqft) The Nacra 17 is by far the most advanced sports catamaran in today's market. Its advanced hull design and high aspect boards and rudders make it a pleasure to sail. With a range of standard features including: Self Tacking Jib, Mid Pole Snuffer System, Square Top Mainsail and Kevlar/Carbon lay up. The Nacra 17 has the ability to match the performance of much larger cats. The Nacra 17 has been designed for mid weight crews (120 - 155kg) and with its pointing and tacking ability as well as ease of spinnaker use, the Nacra 17 will be the spinnaker catamaran of the future.
