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| | | He continues, 'I have never sailed a cat that can be driven downwind in breezy conditions like this one. Even with my crew weighing less than 60kg out on the wire, I can sail high to pick up speed and drive off downwind as the boat accelerates. The only time I've not been confident is downwind in light for boats conditions when it seems very difficult to get the hull "unstuck". More time on the water is obviously needed!' So is this third time lucky for Nacra? Whatever happens, the Infusion is a beautifully presented and very welcome newcomer to high performance navigational, while the F18 class of open design cats is clearly on a roll. ■ | | |
| | | Above The hoist is very neat. The spinnaker tackline is led under the trampoline so it can be pulled or let off by the helm or crew on either side of the boat, on or off the trampoline. | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | Infusion specifications | | | | DESIGN: | Morrelli & Melvin in 2005 | | | | BUILDER: | Nacra, California | | | | LENGTH: | 5.52m | | | | BEAM: | 2.6m | | | | SAILING WEIGHT: | 180kg | | | | SAIL AREA: | MAIN 17sq m | | | | | JIB 4.15sq m | | | | | SPINNAKER 21sq m | | | | SCHRS: | 1.01 | | | | PRICE: | £11,950 | | | | CONTACT: | | | | | | Queen Mother Reservoir | | | | | | | | | | Horton | | | | | Berkshire SL3 9NT | | | | TEL: | 01753 681001 | | | | EMAIL: | info@dinghystore.co.uk | | | | WEBSITE: | www.dinghystore.co.uk | | | | CLASS ASSOCIATION: | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | COMPARISONS... Where does the Nacra Infusio fit in? Here are some alternatives... | | |
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| | | ■ Hobie Tiger The Tiger is the biggest class within F18 and a one-design class in its own right with world and European championships. It has won five out of six F18 worlds to date. Same F18 specification as Infusion. | | ■ Capricorn Very hot F18 built in Australia with slimmer hulls than the Infusion. Top performers include three 'Corinthian' GBR teams who regularly manage to embarrass pro-am sailors. Same F18 specification as Infusion. | | |
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| | | LOA: BEAM: SAILING WEIGHT: SAIL AREA: UPWIND SPINNAKER SCHRS: | | 5.52m 2.6m 180kg 21.15sq m 21/19sq m 1.01 £12,499* | | |
| | | LOA: BEAM: SAILING WEIGHT: SAIL AREA: UPWIND SPINNAKER SCHRS: GUIDE PRICE: | | 5.51m 2.6m 180kg 22.9sq m N/A 1.01 | | |
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| | | £11l295* GUIDE PRICE: | | |
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| | | 38 YACHTS AND YACHTING | | |
| | | Guide prices are approximate, including sails, ** excluding sails | | |
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