Mercer 44 Sloop
Description
The Mercer 44 Sloop is a classic American bluewater cruiser designed by William H. Tripp Jr. (one of his most respected designs, often called the "Mercer 44" or "Tripp 44") and built by Mercer Marine (a small custom yard in New Jersey, USA) in the early to mid-1960s, with only a very limited number of hulls produced (likely 5–10, as it was a semi-custom or one-off series rather than high-volume production). It features a sleek, modern-for-its-time hull with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder for balanced handling and protection, a powerful masthead sloop rig optimized for performance in moderate-to-strong winds, and a comfortable, traditional interior suited for extended coastal or offshore cruising—prized for its excellent sailing characteristics, dry ride, and proven seaworthiness (many examples have logged significant ocean miles).
Construction Details
| Designer | William H. Tripp Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mercer Marine |
| Length | 44.000 ft |
| LOA | 44.000 ft |
| LWL | 32.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.750 ft |
| Displacement | 24000 lb |
| Ballast | 9500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1962 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 17.25 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 18.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.50 ft | 17.25 ft | 40 ft | 18.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Mercer 44 Sloop - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.75 ft - (5715 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.37 ft - (13219 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.58 ft - (13283 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 374.58 ft² |
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Mercer 44 Sloop - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.93 ft - (11866 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.59 ft - (7190 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.83 ft - (10007 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.84 ft - (6047 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 386.09 ft² |
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Mercer 44 Sloop - GENOA
| Luff | * 46.23 ft - (14091 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.96 ft - (13094 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.88 ft - (7888 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 598.19 ft² |
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Mercer 44 Sloop - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 46.23 ft - (14091 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 31.05 ft - (9464 mm) |
| Foot | * 31.05 ft - (9464 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1220.13 ft² |
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