Mercury 18
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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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Mercury 18 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 40%
Model | Mercury 18 | ||
Length | 18 ft (40%) | the closest to 17 ft | |
Beam | 5.33 ft | ||
Draft | 3.08 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 30.09 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 57.73 % | ||
Displ. / length | 223.52 | ||
Comfort ratio | 12.61 | ||
Capsize | 2.07 |
Hull 100%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 13 ft (100%) | the closest to 13 ft | |
Maximum draft | 3.08 ft | ||
Displacement | 1100 lbs | ||
Ballast | 635 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 4.83 knots |
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 | ?? |