Cape Code Mercury
Description
The Cape Cod Mercury 15, designed by Sparkman & Stephens and first built in 1940 by Cape Cod Shipbuilding, is a 15-foot trailerable sailboat and sailing dinghy known for its stability, sturdiness, and versatility. It remains in production today, reflecting its enduring popularity. Available with a centerboard or a keel.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.000 ft |
| LWL | 13.833 ft |
| Beam | 5.417 ft |
| Displacement | 470 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5.25 ft |
| p | 19 ft |
| e | 8.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.50 ft | 5.25 ft | 19 ft | 8.67 ft | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Foot | 8.67 ft - (2643 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.81 ft - (6038 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 83.7 ° |
| Diagonal | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 84.6 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Foot | 6.25 ft - (1905 mm) |
| Leech | 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Area | * 38.88 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Foot | 9.33 ft - (2844 mm) |
| Leech | 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.75 ft - (2667 mm) |
| Area | * 63.41 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 14.83 ft - (4520 mm) |
| MidGirth | 10.5 ft - (3200 mm) |
| Foot | 10.67 ft - (3252 mm) |
| Area | * 135 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.