Mermaid class


9 / 103 - score 87%

The Mermaid class is a 23.0ft fractional sloop designed by E. Farnham Butler/Theodore Earl and built in wood cedar planked over white oak frames by Mount Desert Yacht Yard between 1947 and 1963.

The Mermaid class is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 87%


Model Mermaid class
Length 23 ft
Beam 5.75 ft (87%) the closest to 5.68 ft
Draft 3.25 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios


Sail area / displ. 18.39
Ballast / displ. 42.27 %
Displ. / length 339.41
Comfort ratio 19.58
Capsize 1.77

Hull


Hull type Monohull fin keel
Construction Wood cedar planked over white oak frames
Waterline length 14.25 ft
Maximum draft 3.25 ft
Displacement 2200 lbs
Ballast 930 lbs
Hull speed 5.06 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%) 194 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 0 sq.ft ??
Sail area main 0 sq.ft ??
I 0 ft ??
J 0 ft ??
P 0 ft ??
E 0 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 Mount Desert Yacht Yard
Designer E. Farnham Butler/Theodore Earl
First built 1947
Last built 1963
Number built 0 ??