Cape Cod Shipbuilding

Mercer 44 Retired Design *

Designed by: william tripp.

The Mercer 44 is a traditional cruising boat often referred to as Bill Tripp’s best design. She was designed with sailing performance in mind with a full keel and centerboard for additional stability while sailing and ease of anchoring in any harbor while cruising. Her flush deck allows for ease of movement when going forward. The interior sleeps seven which is wonderful for a boat with a 30’ waterline. Standard equipment includes sloop rig, diesel inboard, head, galley, life lines, winches, and varnished mahogany interior. Options include Yawl rig, roller furling headsail, spinnaker gear, navigation station and more.

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Specifications
Length Overall44’
Length Waterline30’
Beam11’ 9”
Draft4’ 3”
Draft (board down)9’
Sail Area Yawl Rig901 sq. ft.
Sail Area Sloop Rig885 sq. ft.
Displacement27,000 lbs.
Keel8,600 lbs. lead
Centerboard285 lbs.

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Review of Mercer 44

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

The boat is equipped with 416.0 liter fresh water capacity.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

CentreBoard

The Mercer 44 is equipped with a centreboard keel. A centreboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.30 - 1.40 meter (4.27 - 4.57 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Mercer 44 is 1.57, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.3 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Mercer 44 is about 219 kg/cm, alternatively 1227 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 219 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1227 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

What is a Ballast Ratio?

What is Displacement Length Ratio?

What is SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)?

Maintenance

When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 43m 2 (462 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

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If you need to renew parts of your running rig and is not quite sure of the dimensions, you may find the estimates computed below useful.

UsageLengthDiameter
Mainsail halyard 35.4 m(116.3 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Jib/genoa halyard35.4 m(116.3 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Spinnaker halyard35.4 m(116.3 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Jib sheet 13.4 m(44.0 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Genoa sheet13.4 m(44.0 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Mainsheet 33.5 m(110.0 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Spinnaker sheet29.5 m(96.8 feet)16 mm(5/8 inch)
Cunningham6.1 m(20.0 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Kickingstrap12.2 m(40.0 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)
Clew-outhaul12.2 m(40.0 feet)14 mm(0.55 inch)

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Mercer 44 is a 43 ′ 11 ″ / 13.4 m monohull sailboat designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding starting in 1959.

Drawing of Mercer 44

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Mercer Reinforced Plastics of Trenton, NJ, was the builder of the first 6 boats. At least 8 more came from Cape Cod Shipbuilding. Designed SA for yawl rig: 902 sqft’.

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The Mercer 44 is a 44.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Tripp Jr.. and built in fiberglass by Cape Cod Shipbuilding since 1959.

14 units have been built..

The Mercer 44 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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Main features

Model Mercer 44
Length 44 ft
Beam 11.75 ft
Draft 4.25 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Sail area / displ. 15.80
Ballast / displ. 31.85 %
Displ. / length 446.43
Comfort ratio 45.84
Capsize 1.57
Hull type Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 30 ft
Maximum draft 9 ft
Displacement 27000 lbs
Ballast 8600 lbs
Hull speed 7.34 knots

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Rigging Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%) 885 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 437.61 sq.ft
Sail area main 448 sq.ft
I 50.30 ft
J 17.40 ft
P 44.80 ft
E 20 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 0 HP
Fuel capacity 68 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 110 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data

Builder Cape Cod Shipbuilding
Designer William Tripp Jr..
First built 1959
Last built 0 ??
Number built 14

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44' Mercer 44

ARCHIVED: This is a previously listed vessel and is no longer offered for sale If you would like assistance locating a similar vessel, Click Here to locate a similar boat

                              PRICED TO SELL AT $99,900                  

                               COMPLETE AWLGRIP REPAINT 2016

NOTE: SYNIA will be departing for 2-3 months in the Bahamas this winter, and then departing for the Mediterranean in May 2019 to spend the Summer and Fall attending the Paneria Classic Yacht Challenge off Spain, France and the Balearic Islands.

The Mercer 44 has the greatest longevity of any of Bill Tripp's designs and the Mercer 44 is said to be Bill Tripp's favorite. Thus, it's understandable that the few people who have owned one consider it a privilege and honor. The Mercer 44 took her name from where she was built in Trenton, New Jersey -- Mercer County -- by Mercer Reinforced Plastics. This design is largely a flush-decked version of the Bermuda 40, with a well-proportioned doghouse on an otherwise flush deck. All owners of Mercer 44s have high praise for the incredible sailing qualities and beautiful design.

When comparing the Mercer 44 with the Hinckley Bermuda 40 (both designed by Bill Tripp), the Mercer's flush deck gives the main cabin enhanced spaciousness and opens up the otherwise traditional layout. It has a proper head with hot water shower and huge hanging lockers opposite. Mercer 44s do not appear on the used boat market very often because their owners love them.  

The tooling for this boat was acquired by Cape Cod Shipbuilding after 1962 after Mercer Reinforced Plastics had built the first six boats. Since then, Cape Cod has built eight more, including SYNIA , in 1978, for Charles Struthers who circimnavigated South America and cruised aboard her to Antarctica.

The present, (second) owner of SYNIA completed a three year re-fit which continues even today to include top-side Awlgrip, mast & spars, spray-on RinoLiner non-skid, bright work inside & out, complete re-wiring, micro-wave/convection oven, television & stereo, ice maker, new navigation station, upholstery, interior paint and varnish, rebuilt stove (w/electric convection cook tops), new plumbing, new sail covers/cushions, electric windless, 10' hard sailing dinghy w/chocks, 3.5 Kw NextGen with complete electrical installation, AeroGen 40-amp wind generator, ICOM M304 VHF w/Mast mounted antenna, ICOM M720a SSB-HAM w/large DynaPlate with advanced grounding & ICOM auto-antenna tuner, Spin Tec Roller Furling System, new LEE SAILS mainsail, roller furling jib(s), 3 new hatches (fiberglass over teak), dedicated bilge pump for chain locker, holding tank with deck pump-out & overboard discharge, rebuilt Westerbeke 4-108 (2014 w/250 hours), rebuilt hydraulic transmission, new cutlass w/dripless shaft seal, HydroVane Self-Steering ... and much, much more. This is a beautiful, professionally fitted yacht that is at home in both the Classic Yacht Regatta Circuit, as well as suited for the serious long-distance cruiser.

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New foam rubber cushions in single berths with new berth covers & cushions throughout entire boat (New 2008) Hot water heated by electric, engine & stove feeding 10 gal. hot water tank Complete electrical re-wire of entire boat. All wiring marine grade, coded, numbered and schematic. (New 2008)  Battery charging system (New 2008) Complete wiring and monitoring system in place for installation of 3.5 kw NextGen set (New 2008) Microwave Convection Oven (New 2008) Assorted electrical appliances: Coffee Pot, Toaster, Crock Pot, Hot-Plate(s) (New 2008) Head (Wilcox Crittenden) is overboard discharge……(as well as 20-gal holding tank). Fresh water cooling system for commercial grade 110v refrigeration

  • Furuno Radar (new 2000)
  • Alpha Marine Autopilot
  • 1500 amp dc/ac inverter
  • AeroGen 0-40 amp wind generator (new 2014)
  • Garmin GPS plotter
  • Signet Knot Log in cockpit, repeater at Nav table
  • Raytheon Depthsounder
  • Signet Wind Instruments
  • Icom Single Side Band Radio with insulated backstay and antenna tuner
  • 1000 amp hours of battery storage in 3 house batteries,1 starting battery and 1 windlass battery
  • 3 way switch to control charging
  • Battery Charger
  • 110v shore power
  • Recessed depthsounder transducer
  • ICOM M304 VHF w/Mast mounted antenna (New 2010)
  • ICOM M700 SSB installed w/large DynaPlate & auto-antenna tuner (New 2010)
  • 8.5oz Lee Sails Dacron Mainsail with 3 reefs (new condition 2016)
  • 8oz. 120% Genoa w/single reef point ââ?¬â?? good condition
  • 10oz Storm Jib ââ?¬â?? new condition
  • 2oz. Drifter ââ?¬â?? good condition
  • 2oz. Twin-drifter (wire luff) set flying ââ?¬â?? good condition
  • Spin Tec Roller Furling System (New 2010)
  • 120* Sails Inc. Roller Furling Jib (Excellent condition)
  • Mainsail covers, bright work covers and sail bags (New 2008)
  • 10ââ?¬â?¢ Bauer sailing dinghy w/oars and outboard mount
  • Custom fiberglass dinghy/lifeboat chock aft of mast
  • New spray-on textured non-skid - Polyurethane Rubber - (new 2017)
  • Large open cockpit with new stainless steel & canvas dodger (New 2008)
  • All standing rigging fresh or new
  • Main halyard and double forward halyard with room for two more halyardsââ?¬Â¦..(all New 2008)
  • Genoa sheets (new 2008)
  • 1-100# Fisherman Storm Anchor
  • 1-45# Rockna Primary Anchor w/200' 3/8 High Tensile Chain (new 2015)
  • 2- 35# Danforth Anchors
  • 1 - 33# Stainless Steel Bruce w/50' 1/2 Stainless Steel Chain & 150' 5/8" Nylon Rode 
  • 4- complete sets of anchor rode w/chain (150ââ?¬â?¢+)
  • Stern Anchor hawser with 150ââ?¬â?¢ 5/8 anchor rode & chain
  • Lewmar Electric Windless both chain & rope gypsy (New 2008)
  • Stainless Steel deck mounted mast pulpit with pin-rails (8-pins / 4-each)
  • High pressure salt water wash-down system for entire deck (New 2008)
  • Hot/Cold fresh water shower in cockpit (New 2008)
  • 6 Type IV USCG Flotation Device
  • 5 Fire Extinguishers
  • 1 Manual Bilge Pump ââ?¬â?? Whale Gusher in Cockpit 15 gpm
  • 1 External High Volume Electric Bilge Pump w/filter
  • 1 Man Overboard Module
  • Radar Reflector
  • 12v Handheld Search Light & 3-drycell handheld flash lights
  • Emergency Tiller
  • Man overboard pole w/strobe
  • Stainless Lifelines
  • 3.5 Kw NextGen with complete electrical installation (New 2010)
  • Spare Fixed Prop
  • Dedicated bilge pump system for bottom of chain locker (New 2010)
  • Holding tank with deck pump-out & overboard discharge
  • New Lewmar windlass
  • 259 hours since major engine overhaul in 2014
  • New starter, 105-amp alternator, fuel lift pump, raw water pump, complete engine-room re-wiring completed 2017

SYNIA got a complete new Awlgrip repaint in 2016 in Antigua. An earlier 2-year re-fit entailed stripping the entire interior to the bulkheads, re-varnish, complete electrical re-wiring to include control panel lighting, TV, auto-pilot, radar, SSB radio, navigation station, charging system. New plumbing, diesel stove, windless, wash-down, engine overhaul, interior and bilge painting. New interior cushions and covers, lamps, galley, storage, new awnings, fresh bright-work w/custom covers, 10’ un-sinkable sailing dinghy/lifeboat with custom chocks. All new life lines, halyards, sheets, blocks masthead fittings, painted mast & boom. Fresh bilges, bilge pumps, filters, and more!  Broker has extensive picture file available upon request.

Unless otherwise specified, the owner's personal belongings do not convey with the sale of this vessel. The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

For more information about Mercer Yachts and Cape Cod Ship Building, check on the link below:

http://www.capecodshipbuilding.com/site/fleet.php?boat=mercer

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Mercer 44s: Afterglow Aurora Rosina Fred L. Baker Mariah Odyssey Gibbor Sailing Rani Sea Fever Skylark Spirit Synia Wandering Aengus Winsome (1962) Winsome (1966)

The above plaque is from Spirit, the sixth and final hull from Mercer Reinforced Plastics Corporation (MRP) of Trenton, NJ. She was built in 1962 for her first owner Jacabo L. Cabassa who named her Jolie Madame and raced her in the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC). After winning a number of races in the Key Biscayne Bay area, Jolie Madame was donated to the International Oceanographic Foundation (IOF) of the University of Miami and renamed Blue Petrel. In 1972 the IOF sold her to Bill and Alice Caldwell.

The Caldwells renamed her Spirit, painted her transom red, white and blue, and sailed her to the Caribbean, Panama, Tahiti, Hawaii, British Columbia and California. Spirit was then transported by truck back to the East Coast for more sailing, including sailing to Maine and New Brunswick via the reversing falls (both ways). Spirit was kept on the Piankatank River by the Caldwells who sailed and raced her on the Chesapeake Bay. Spirit was the winner of the first race of the first Turkey Shoot Regatta. The Caldwells owned Spirit for 25 years.

In 1997, Floyd Hollister and his wife Ellen Messick, now of Kilmarnock, VA, purchased Spirit from the Caldwells and moved her to the Annapolis area. They had Spirit essentially re-manufactured at Herrington Harbour Marina. Her deck was re-cored, her sides re-glassed, her mast, boom, and standing rigging replaced, new and larger winches were installed, all wiring and hoses were replaced, a new transmission was installed and the engine was rebuilt! Subtle interior changes were also made to accommodate a 40 gallon holding tank, a 420 AH battery bank, a foldout double bed, and an automatic washer-dryer! The Hollisters have sailed Spirit on the Chesapeake Bay, to Maine and back and wintered over twice in the Bahamas.

Floyd and Ellen have sailed Spirit south to the Bahamas during the winter of 2001 and had such a great time in the Exumas that they are returning there this winter. In Georgetown, Bahamas, a cruising couple from Toms River, NJ recognized their Mercer 44 and came over for a chat. They knew Jack English, owner of the first Mercer 44, named Shadow, now Aurora Rosina ).

The Hollisters now sail Spirit on the Chesapeake Bay and moored her on Carters Creek off the Rappahannock River. Spirit is for sale to a discriminating buyer. Contact 804-435-8729 or email: 2sailors (at) verizon (dot) net.

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Tackling moscow by train and boat.

Our first full day in Moscow started fairly late since we were still catching up on sleep.  Around 1, we finally were able to get our act together and get out the door. 

We stopped by a cafe to get some breakfast and headed over to the Red Square.  Since the festival is going on, we had to go through metal detectors.  Once we cleared security, we reached the State Historical Museum which provided an entrance to the Red Square.

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We walked the length of the Red Square, passing by the Kazan cathedral.

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Under normal conditions, the Red Square is a large walking area with the State Historical Museum on one end and St. Basil's on the other end.  On the sides is the Kremlin wall on one side and then the GUM shopping mall and the Kazan cathedral on the other side.  Presently, the walking area has been considerably narrowed and the fesitval grounds occupying a large space between the Kremlin and the mall.

We even asked a stranger to take our picture!

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After walking around the Red Square, we had to leave to meet up with our Metro Tour.  

Moscow has famously pretty metro stations so metro tours are quite popular.  We booked a relatively inexpensive tour through a tour group which met outside of the Red Square.

On our way, we passed by the Kremlin gardens and the tomb to the unknown soldier and the eternal flame.

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We soon met up with our group which, fortunately, was only 5 people.  Our guide told us that we were going to visit 8 stations during the 1.5 hour tour.  

Honestly, a lot of the stations blended in to me so I won't be able to give you a detailed description of all of them.  However, I did learn that there are 222 metro stations and the trains come every 2-3 minutes reliably.  For that reason, Moscow > DC. 

One of the first metro stations we visited had bronze statues all over of various depictions.  Many of the statues had superstitions tied to them.  For example, for a statue of the dog, it's held that if you rub the nose of the dog, you'll have good luck.  Consequently, most of the statue is tarnished - except for the nose.  I joked to Tomas that they probably rotate the "good luck" portion of the statue to ensure the entire statue gets polished.

However, I do remember some of the stations.

Novoslobodskaya is a station adorned with stained glass on the walls.

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There was also Belarusskaya, which paid tribute to Belarus.

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Another station which name I cannot remember but had pretty mosaics in the ceilings.

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My favorite station was Komsomolskaya.  It's the busiest station and a hub for other connecting trains.  It was built during Statlin times and he wanted the station to embody beauty to set a good first impression to Russia.

I'd seen pictures of it beforehand since it's the most famous but it's so much more impressive in person.

Look at these ceilings!

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Overall it was a very interesting tour.  Not sure of any other city which could offer a metro tour.  DC certainly can't...

After the tour, we headed back of the hotel to rest for a bit.  We had purchased tickets to a tour hour boat down the Moscow river.  The tickets were good for any time on any day and the boats left every 20min.  We decided to knock the tour out that day and headed over to the pier.  

We arrived at the pier and saw a boat by the company we had purchased from boarding.  We approached and they shook their head and said it wasn't the right boat. 

So we waited for another boat.

Another boat came along by the same company we had purchased from so weapproached them.  Again - we were told it wasn't the right boat and the boat we were looking for was coming.  

A third boat came along which was NOT by the company we had purchased from.  By this point, it had been longer than 20min waiting and I was starting to suspect that the correct boat was actually one of the ones which turned us away.   We approached the 3rd boat to ask if they knew which boat we should be on.  However, when we approached,  they waved us aboard without scanning our tickets.

So, we boarded the 3rd boat....which was definitely not ours.

We settled into an upper deck, open air table to take in the views.

We passed by pretty buildings.

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The somewhat impressive cathedral of Christ the Savior.

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This random statue.

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After about hour on the cruise, Tomas remarked that it had been about an hour so we should be turning around soon.  I reminded him that we actually had no idea how long this cruise was or where we would be dropped off.  Since we were on the wrong boat.

Fortunately, it did turn around and took us back to the pier.  

For dinner, we decided to go to this burger place, Black Star Burger, which our guide told us about.  Tomas really liked his - I thought mine was OK.  It was a decent size patty with a mountain of Cole slaw on top.  We've realized that apparently Russians dislike getting their hands dirty while eating so some restaurants will give out gloves to use.  This particular restaurant gave out black gloves.

Tomas modeling our dinner.

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Since little mum has been asking about pictures which show my feet, I assume she wanted to see my new shoes.  I recently bought Allbirds which are suppose to be super comfortable walking shoes which you wear without socks and can be washed.  I didn't wear them too extensively beforehand, so that was probably my first error.  I also didn't bring another pair of good walking shoes,  which was likely my second error.  The Allbirds were great the first two days without socks.  Midway through the third day, my right foot was quite unhappy. Left foot was a trooper. So, now I have a bandaid on the heel of my right foot and wear socks.  

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  1. Mercer 44 Sailboats

    The Mercer 44 was designed by William H. Tripp and built initially by the Mercer Reinforced Plastics in Trenton, NJ (1960-1962) and now in Wareham, MA (1965-present). Mercers are considered by their owners to be some of the prettiest boats on the water. Certainly the combination of sailing performance (full keel) and lines puts them in a class ...

  2. Mercer 44

    The Mercer 44 is an American sailboat that was designed by William H. Tripp Jr as a bluewater cruiser and first built in 1959. Production. The design was designed for and initially built by Mercer Reinforced Plastics of Trenton, New Jersey, United States, who completed six boats between 1960 and 1962. Cape Cod ...

  3. MERCER 44

    MERCER 44. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd. Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 44.00 ft / 13.41 m ... Mercer 44 Sailboats: Download Boat Record: Notes. Mercer Reinforced Plastics of Trenton, NJ, was the builder of the first 6 boats. At least 8 more came from ...

  4. 1962 Tripp Mercer 44 Sloop for sale

    Boat Details. Description. Seldom does a vintage, highly maintained sailboat like 'Rani' come on the market. She is a Mercer 44, produced in 1962 and we believe she is serial #1. Approximately 14 were produced, half by the Mercer Reinforced Plastics company of Trenton NJ and the other half by Cape Cod Shipbuilding, in the early 1960's.

  5. Mercer 44

    The Mercer 44 is a traditional cruising boat often referred to as Bill Tripp's best design. She was designed with sailing performance in mind with a full keel and centerboard for additional stability while sailing and ease of anchoring in any harbor while cruising. Her flush deck allows for ease of movement when going forward.

  6. Sail Tripp Mercer 44 boats for sale

    Find Sail Tripp Mercer 44 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Tripp boats to choose from. ... 1962 Tripp Mercer 44. US$89,500. San Juan Sailing & San Juan Yachting | Bellingham, Washington. Request Info; Sponsored Boats | related to your search. 2009 Nordic 35 Flame. US$139,900.

  7. Review of Mercer 44

    The Mercer 44 is equipped with a centerboard keel. A centerboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.30 - 1.40 meter (4.27 - 4.57 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

  8. Mercer 44

    Mercer 44 is a 43′ 11″ / 13.4 m monohull sailboat designed by William H. Tripp Jr. and built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding starting in 1959. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session.

  9. Mercer 44 Specifications

    Mercer 44s: Afterglow Aurora Rosina Fred L. Baker Mariah Odyssey Gibbor Sailing Rani Sea Fever Skylark Spirit Synia Wandering Aengus Winsome (1962) Winsome (1966) Mercer 44 Specifications . Designer: William [Bill] Tripp (1959) Number built: 14 Length Over All: 44' 0" (13.4m) Length Water Line: 30' 0" (9.1m) Beam: 11' 9" (3.6m) Ballast: 8,600 ...

  10. Mercer 44

    The Mercer 44 is a 44.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Tripp Jr.. and built in fiberglass by Cape Cod Shipbuilding since 1959. 14 units have been built. The Mercer 44 is a very heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized.

  11. Mercer 44 Sailboat History

    Mercer 44 Sailboat History . Hope to house historical documents discovered by Mercer 44 owners and friends. If you have any old pictures, new clippings, magazine articles, or ads, I'd be interested in seeing them. When Description ; 1963, April :

  12. 44' Mercer 44-1978-Green Cove Springs-100615939

    This is a beautiful, professionally fitted yacht that is at home in both the Classic Yacht Regatta Circuit, as well as suited for the serious long-distance cruiser. 1978 44' Mercer Cruisers - Model: 44 100615939 Green Cove Springs FL. Also thousands of other Mercer boats and yachts to peruse!

  13. Tripp Mercer 44 boats for sale in Bellingham

    2022 Cobalt R6. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction. Find Tripp Mercer 44 boats for sale in Bellingham.

  14. Mercer 44 Sailboats

    Mercer 44 Sailboats. Related Sailboats: ... MERCER 44: 44.00 ft / 13.41 m: 1959: ShipCanvas. KiwiGrip. Bruntons. Rudder Craft. EWOL. SBD App Non-BR. bottom ads1 row1. bottom ads2 row1. bottom ads3 row2. Show Favorites . Show Favorites . WELCOME! We're glad you're here! To save a list of favorite sailboats, please login or register.

  15. 1962 Tripp Mercer 44, Bellingham Washington

    Tripp Mercer 44 for sale in Bellingham Washington. View pictures and details of this boat or search for more Tripp boats for sale on boats.com. 1962 Tripp Mercer 44, Bellingham Washington - boats.com

  16. Mercer 44 yacht for sale

    Mercer 44, 1965, Rio Dulce, Guatamala. 8/25/07, Mercer 44, 1965, Rio Dulce, Guatamala, $95,000, price reduced 1/17/08 to $82,900, sold 4/22/08: ... Contact: Free Sailboat Ad: Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . 1965 Mercer 44 Built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding Bill Tripp design Hull We are located on the Rio Dulce,in ...

  17. Cape Cod Mercer 44 boats for sale

    Find 28 Cape Cod Mercer 44 boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Locate Cape Cod boat dealers and find your boat at Boat Trader!

  18. 1961 Tripp Mercer Racer/Cruiser for sale

    Find more information and images about the boat and contact the seller or search more boats for sale on YachtWorld. ... 1961 Tripp Mercer | 44ft. Emeryville, California. US$38,850 . $2,150. 100 hours. Own this boat for $344/month. Customize. ... 44.0' (LOA) x 11.67' (Beam), full keel sailboat that draws 3.5' for easy access into bays, river ...

  19. Mercer 44 Spirit

    They knew Jack English, owner of the first Mercer 44, named Shadow, now ). The Hollisters now sail Spirit on the Chesapeake Bay and moored her on Carters Creek off the Rappahannock River. Spirit is for sale to a discriminating buyer. Contact 804-435-8729 or email: 2sailors (at) verizon (dot) net.

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  21. fox 44 sailboat

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