The Mercury 18 is a 18.0ft masthead sloop designed by Ernest Nunes and built in fiberglass by Schock W.D. since 1939.
The Mercury 18 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
Main features
| Model | Mercury 18 | ||
| Length | 18 ft | ||
| Beam | 5.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.08 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 30.09 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 57.73 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 223.52 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.61 | ||
| Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 13 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.08 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 635 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 4.83 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 200 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 67.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 99.52 sq.ft | ||
| I | 18.40 ft | ||
| J | 7.30 ft | ||
| P | 21.92 ft | ||
| E | 9.08 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 | Schock W.D. | ||
| Designer | Ernest Nunes | ||
| First built | 1939 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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