Mercator 30
Description
The Mercator 30 is a 30‑foot offshore cruising sailboat designed by Neil Parmentier and built by Mercator Marine in the United States during the early–mid 1960s. Produced in very limited numbers (approximately 20–30 hulls), the boat was part of Mercator’s early fiberglass lineup and reflects Parmentier’s focus on sturdy, traditional offshore cruisers. The design features a full keel, keel‑hung rudder, moderate overhangs, and a masthead sloop rig, giving it predictable handling and excellent tracking in a seaway. Construction was heavy hand‑laid fiberglass with a warm, wood‑trimmed interior, making the boat a strong, durable cruiser for coastal and bluewater passages. Owners value the Mercator 30 for its classic proportions, rugged build, and rare, semi‑custom pedigree.
Construction Details
| Designer | Neil Parmentier |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mercator Marine |
| Length | 30.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.830 ft |
| Displacement | 10000 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1962 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 12.40 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.80 ft | 13 ft | 32 ft | 12.40 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Mercator 30 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.4 ft - (3780 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.67 ft - (10263 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.91 ft - (10336 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 204.46 ft² |
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Mercator 30 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.22 ft - (9516 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.53 ft - (5343 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.65 ft - (8123 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.95 ft - (4557 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 233.34 ft² |
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Mercator 30 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.08 ft - (11302 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.26 ft - (6480 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.62 ft - (10552 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 361.5 ft² |
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Mercator 30 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 38 ft - (11582 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
| Leech | 37.75 ft - (11506 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 613 ft² |
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