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Mercury 15 Fk Cape Cod
Designer: Sparkman & Stephens  ·  Builder: Cape Cod Shipbuilding  ·  First built: 1940
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About the Mercury 15 Fk Cape Cod

With limited documentation available, the Mercury 15 Fk Cape Cod represents an intriguing piece of small boat sailing history that deserves closer examination by enthusiasts and researchers alike. This compact sailboat appears to be part of Mercury Marine's lesser-known foray into sailboat manufacturing, though concrete details about its production run and design specifications remain elusive. Based on its Cape Cod designation, this vessel likely embodies the practical, seaworthy characteristics associated with traditional New England small craft. The naming convention suggests a boat designed for protected coastal waters and day sailing, potentially featuring the sturdy construction and sensible proportions that defined Cape Cod's maritime heritage. Mercury's reputation in the marine industry centered primarily on outboard motors, making their sailboat ventures particularly noteworthy for collectors and sailing historians. The scarcity of available information about this model only adds to its mystique, potentially making it a rare find for those seeking unique or historically significant small sailboats. Prospective buyers should approach this model as both a sailing opportunity and a research project, recognizing that parts availability and technical support may be challenging to locate.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 15.00 ft / 4.57 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 13.83 ft / 4.22 m
Beam 5.42 ft / 1.65 m
Max Draft 2.42 ft / 0.74 m
Displacement 730.00 lb / 331 kg
Ballast 300.00 lb / 136 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Wood/FG
Designer Sparkman & Stephens
Builder Cape Cod Shipbuilding
First Built 1940
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
41.1
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
123.2
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.61 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.52
P (Mainsail Luff) 119.00 ft² / 11.06 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 123.20
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