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MERCER 44
MERCER 44
Masthead Sloop
• Keel/Cbrd.
• Built 1959
Dimensions
LOA 44 ft
LWL 30 ft
Beam 11.75 ft
Max Draft 9 ft
Min Draft 4.25 ft
Displacement 27,000 lbs
Ballast 8,600 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.57
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
446
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
31.9%
Sail Plan
Sail Area 885 sq ft
I 50.3 ft
J 17.4 ft
P 44.8 ft
E 20 ft
PY 9 ft
Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type Masthead Sloop
Hull Material FG
Ballast Type —
Production
First Built 1959
Last Built —
Number Built 14
Engine & Accommodations
Water 110 gal
Fuel 68 gal
Notes: Mercer Reinforced Plastics of Trenton, NJ, was the builder of the first 6 boats. At least 8 more came from Cape Cod Shipbuilding.\nDesigned SA for yawl rig: 902 sqft'.