Heavy-displacement bluewater cruiser with full keel and optional mechanical daggerboard. Designed for heavy weather capability by William Tripp Jr., sleeps seven.
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What is the Mercer 44's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Mercer 44 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.03. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Mercer 44's comfort ratio?
The Mercer 44 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 56.13. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Mercer 44 safe for offshore sailing?
The Mercer 44 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.46. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Mercer 44?
The theoretical hull speed of the Mercer 44 is 7.34 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Mercer 44 weigh?
The Mercer 44 has a displacement of 33000 and a length overall (LOA) of 44.0.
Who designed the Mercer 44?
The Mercer 44 was designed by William H. Tripp Jr., first built in 1959.