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MERCER 44

Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1959

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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'.

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