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Dear Customer,
Welcome to the Nacra family. We wish to thank you that you choose for Nacra Sailing.
It's our constant endeavour to provide you with products that offer excellent performance
throughout their ownerships period. Which is why, in addition to producing great catama-
rans, we have also set up an extensive dealer network around the world.
Naturally, these Nacra Dealers knows everything there is to know about your catamaran and
provides you with the best service possible. So please find your dealer in your region on
www.nacrasailing.com
for any servicing needed and make sure that only genuine spares are
used for your Nacra.
This manual will familiarize you with the operation and maintenance of your new Nacra. It
will also provide you with the important safety information which should be read and under-
stood before moving on to the assembly manual. The Assembly & operating manuals of our
catamarans can be found under the 'after-sales' button on our website;
www.nacrasailing.com.
If this is your first sailboat, or you are changing to a new type of sailboat you are not familiar
with? For your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before assuming control of the catamaran. Nacra Sailing or National Sailing Feder-
ations or yacht clubs will be pleased to advise you about sailing schools or competent instruc-
tors.
When you have any query, please feel free to contact your local Dealer.
Happy Sailing.
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- Page 1 Assembly manual Dear Customer, Welcome to the Nacra family. We wish to thank you that you choose for Nacra Sailing. It’s our constant endeavour to provide you with products that offer excellent performance throughout their ownerships period. Which is why, in addition to producing great catama- rans, we have also set up an extensive dealer network around the world.
- Page 2 For assembling your catamaran the right way and for technical support a clear assembly manual is needed. In the Nacra racing assembly manual you can find everything you need for; building your Nacra from out of the box, rigging your Nacra, setting the sails and for further back-up information about assambling your Nacra.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of content 0. Tools ........................7 1. Platform assembly ....................8 1.1 Hull assembly ....................8 1.2 Front crossbar pre-bend ................. 9 1.3 Trampoline ....................10 1.4 Trapeze shockcord ..................11 1.5 Righting line ....................11 1.6 Mast rotation ....................12 1.7 Spihalyard blocks ................... - Page 4 5. Setting the sails ....................32 5.1 Spinnaker ....................... 32 5.2 Raising the jib ....................33 5.3 Lowering the jib ....................33 5.4 Battens ......................34 5.5 Raising the mainsail ..................35 5.6 Lowering the mainsail ..................36 6. Parts ........................38 6.1 arrival of parts ....................
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Page 5: Tools
5/16 hex Wrench 7/16 2x Wrench 9/16 Wrench 17 mm Wrench 22 mm Allen tool 3mm Flat Screwdriver Philips screwdriver long nose Plier Pump Plier “Loose” tension gauge: fixed Grease: watertight + lithium based NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 6: Platform Assembly
Handtight all the bolts before putting tension on them. After hand tightening the bolts, use a torque wrench to tighten the beambolts to 30 Nm maximum. Do not exceed the recommended 30 Nm, over tightening the bolts results in damaged threads. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 7: Front Crossbar Pre-Bend
Measure 15mm from top crossbar to underside nut screw the nut under the crossbar until both nuts are tightend. When the mastpin starts to twist, fixade it with the pump plier wrench. Protect the mastpin from wearing! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 8: Trampoline
Make a loop with the side go back two spanner bands hitch nut at the back of the lacing line at the last and take the lacing line pre last spanner. through te loop NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 9: Trapeze Shockcord
Tie one end of the rightning line on the mastpin under the front crossbar, then go through the eye in the middle of the trampoline. Tie a knot at the top of the trampoline en put the remaining line in the pocket. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 10: Mast Rotation
Mount a 29mm carbo block with the trampoline block tie. Make sure you do two loops! 1.8 Spinnaker blocks Attach the 57 mm carbo ratchmatic single spinnakerblocks on the strap eyes on the hull. Tie the spinnakerblock shockcord between the spinnakerblocks. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 11: Spin Tack System
V-bar to exit. Tie a loop in guided by a 29mm carbo block attached on the the shockcord. This loop will be used to staymaster. tie onto the middle of the spinsheet. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 12: Mast Assembly
Adjust the diamondwires on the diamondwire Bend the diamond wire tang away tang with the two clevis pins 1/4 x 1/2 from the from the mast spreader attachment rigbox kit. The ring must be on the outside! Tape the Ring! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 13: Spreaders
Use vulkanizing tape to tape the spreader ends and the pins and rings Protect your sails, make sure no sharp wire ends are sticking out! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 14: Diamond Tension
Measure the spreaderrake by putting a batten on the diamond stays next to the spreaders. Measure to the back of the rail You can easily change the spreader rake by unleashing the tension on the diamonds and adjusting the spreader tip. For specified tuning settings, check the trimsheets on www.nacrasailing.com NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 15: Spinhalyard
Then through both eyes of the main halyard swifel and guide the line towards the Tape the ring! mastbase, using a small screwdriver Make sure the line goes through both eyes of the main halyard swivel! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 16: Fixing The Stays
Unscrew the wire-end of the staymaster and Tape the monel wire piece using the vulcani- mount it to the fork terminal of the shroud. zing tape. Use the clevis pins 1/4x5/8. Check for sharp edges and tape if necessary! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 17: Jibhalyard
Both ends go through the ring at the forestay check if the ring is located at the mastside. Adjust one end with a bowline at the eyelet of the S-hook. The other end is adjusted with a figure-8 knot using the small hole NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 18: Cunningham System
2.9 Cunningham system Take the 1:16 cunningham kit and tie the d12 5mm line to the 16 mm double blocks. Loop the cunninghamline through the blocks as shown on the drawing. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 19: Rudders
Finally check the bolt of the eye screw of the lower casting. The bolt must be fixed by putting the nut on tension. Use a 9/16 wrench. This bolt is also used to ad- just the rudder rake. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 20: Rigging
Attach the adjustable trapeze to the trapeze wires. Check page ...how to assemble the sys- tem. Tie the adjustable trapeze wire to the trapeze shockcords. Check if the shrouds and trapeze wires are in the right order before raising the mast!! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 21: Raising The Mast
WARNING! CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and be sure the area behind the boat is clear of people! A mast which comes in contact with electrical power lines can cause serious injury or death. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... - Page 22 WARNING! CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and be sure the area behind the boat is clear of people! A mast which comes in contact with electrical power lines can cause serious injury or death. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975...
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Page 23: Lowering The Mast
WARNING! CAUTION: Check for overhead wires and be sure the area behind the boat is clear of people! A mast which comes in contact with electrical power lines can cause serious injury or death. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 24: Snufferbag
Unscrew the hexscrew out of the spi- pole Slide the snufferbag into the slot of the snuffer ring Screw the snufferring handtight on the spi- pole,attach the snufferbag on the spipole using the velcro band. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 25: Spipole
The line goes in the slot on the front of the snuffer ring Tie the spipole bridle line in front of the spipole outholder. Tie the other end to the rings at both bridle wires. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 26: Jibsheet
Tie the end of the jibsheet small to the 16mm Feed the track travellerline of the jib block already attached at the jibsheet big. through the cleat mounted on the spi- pole to range the track. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 27: Tackline-Cunningham-Boom
Then go back through the same grommet. Use the cleat on the other side and tie the end of the line to the staymaster. Tie the end of the quick release line to the boombale NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 28: Spinhalyard
4.10 spinsheet Tie the shockcord located in front of the Go through the spiblocks as shown on the picture. v-bar to the middle of the spinsheet. make sure the arrows of the rathmatic are inboard! NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 29: Mainsheet 1:10
4.11 MAINSHEET 1:10 NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 30: Setting The Sails
3rd patch Follow the foot of the sail back to the clew. Here you can attach both ends of the sheet the spinsheet. Make sure the sheets are in front of the forestay NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 31: Raising The Jib
To lower the jib release the jibdownhall and the jibsheet small. lift Raise the jib a bit and pull on the other line, while keeping tension on both lines, in order to unlock the S-hook of the ring NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 32: Battens
Push the batten forward for tension, tie the overhand knot at the same time. Just get rid of the wrinkles in the sail Finish tying with a square knot and tuck the loo- se ends in the batten pocket. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 33: Raising The Mainsail
Lift the mailsail with the mainhalyard slot of the mast Lift the mainsail until you reach the masthook. Gently pull down to lock the mainhalyard ring in the masthook. Slide the foot of the sail in the mastslot. NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 34: Lowering The Mainsail
Gently lower the mainsail and roll the the mainsail starting at the foot of the sail. Prevent the sail from folding! Always roll your mainsail top down with the topbatten taken out NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... -
Page 35: Parts
6. Parts 6.1 Arrival of parts Reference quantity Description Hull port 12058P 12059P 12048-2P 12051P Hull strbd 12059S 12059S 12048-2S 12051S Spipole complete w/o ring: in hullbox 31573 31622 30994 31145 Mast 31620 30169 31185 Hardwarebox 40006 40007 40004 40005 Front crossbar complete 31584 31607... - Page 36 6.2 RIgbox Reference Description quantity Kit crossbar 40120 40120 40120 40120 Kit misc 40129 40130 40122 40122 Kit spreader attachment 40124 40124 40124 40124 Kit diamond adjuster small 40126 40126 40126 40126 Cunningham system 1:16 31731 31731 31731 31731 Riggingset 40508 40505 40502...
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Page 37: Rigbox
30360 Crossbar bolt rear 30361 Washer ss rear crossbar 31114 Fiberglass washer 31113 Allen tool size 5/16 31456 NACRA grease 31697 40124 Rigbox Kit spreader attachment discription reference quantity spreader bar screw fine 30337 clevis pin 3/16 x 5/8 WL... -
Page 38: Crossbar Kit
6.4 misc kit discription reference quantity Daggerboard holder wide (spare) 31590 Screw 4.2x25mm (spare) 31463 Staymaster 1/8” 30372 Clevis pin 1/4 x 5/8 WL (staymaster) 31077 Clevis pin 1/4 x 1/2 WL (bridle) 30524 Clevis pin 3/16 x 3/8 WL (spibridle) 30488 Clevis pin 3/16 x 5/8 WL... -
Page 39: Riggingset
6.5 Riggingset Reference quantity Description forestay 31728-2 31613 30218-2 31147-2 shroud 31581-2 31614 30696-2 31146-2 trapeze wire double 31582 30222 30222 31151 diamond wire 31578 30223 30223 31154 bridle wire 31577 31617 30220 31148 NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975... - Page 40 Trapeze block black 30692 Trapeze ring race 30681 Trapeze stop 30938 Line package adjustable trapeze 31713 option can’t miss discription reference quantity Trapeze ring can’t miss 30333 Trapeze height adjuster 30695 Line package standard trapeze 31712 NACRA EMPOWERING SAILORS SINS 1975...