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NACRA 460

Performance CatamaransπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈΒ· Design: Roscoe Guinea/NACRA
$7,000 avg$7,000 – $7,000 (1 listings)from 2004
$300 – $700 est. annual maintenance
Catamaran / MultihullmultiFrac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)

Specifications

Hull

LOA14.82 ft
Beam7.67 ft
Displacement287 lb
Material14’ 10”4.5 m

Rig & Sails

Mainsail135 sq ft
Jib (100%)42 sq ft

Accommodation

CE categoryAbout11 700€(2020)

About the NACRA 460

Updated version of NACRA 450. Available in 'FUN', 'SCHOOL', and 'SPORT' versions. Sail Area FUN: Upwind: 176 sq.ft; Mainsail: 135 sq.ft Jib: 42 sq.ft Sail Area SCHOOL: Upwind: 163 sq.ft; Mainsail: 132 sq.ft Jib: 31 sq.ft Sail Area SPORT: Upwind: 166 sq.ft; Downwind sail area 294 sq.ft. Mainsail: 132 sq.ft Jib: 34 sq.ft Asymetric spin. area: 161 sq.ft

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Nacra 460 is a high-performance racing catamaran designed by Roscoe Guinea and built by Performance Catamarans, with production records indicating a build year of 2004. As a specialized racing platform with a displacement of 287.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 4.66, it is engineered for speed rather than traditional cruising comfort.

Best for:
This boat is best suited for experienced sailors seeking a dedicated racing platform, particularly those interested in high-performance catamaran racing or foiling precursors, rather than coastal or bluewater cruising.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 287.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 4.66, the Nacra 460 is not designed for offshore bluewater cruising and lacks the stability and reserve buoyancy required for safe passage-making in heavy weather.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include other high-performance racing catamarans from the mid-2000s such as the A-Cat 460 or early generation foiling racers, sharing similar fractional sloop rigs with rotating spars and lightweight construction focused on planing capability.

Performance

Capsize4.66
SA/Disp61.5

Market Price

Low
$7,000
Average
$7,000
High
$7,000
Based on 1 listings across 1 marketplace

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 14.82ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$300 – $700
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

5 reported issues across 4 systems for the NACRA 460, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

3 critical1 major1 minor
Rudder2Deck1Rigging1Hull1

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