Mason 53
10 / 45 - score 66%
The Mason 53 is a 53.5ft cutter designed by Al Mason and built in fiberglass by Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. between 1982 and 1989.
The Mason 53 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 92%
| Model | Mason 53 | ||
| Length | 53.50 ft (98%) | the closest to 53.42 ft | |
| Beam | 14.83 ft (87%) | the closest to 15 ft | |
| Draft | 6.87 ft | ||
| Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 200000 |
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Ratios 66%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.14 (51%) | the closest to 17.99 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.20 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 274.36 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 37.48 (80%) | the closest to 36.74 | |
| Capsize | 1.76 |
Hull 16%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.75 ft (16%) | the closest to 43.33 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 6.87 ft | ||
| Displacement | 38600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 14360 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.45 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1218 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 628.32 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 590.87 sq.ft | ||
| I | 59.84 ft | ||
| J | 21 ft | ||
| P | 53.16 ft | ||
| E | 22.23 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. | ||
| Designer | Al Mason | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |