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Mallard 9M

Masthead Sloop · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · 1975–1981

A Philippe H. Harle-designed masthead sloop with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance

Designed by Philippe H. Harle, built by Chantier Mallard.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin With Rudder On Skeg

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 19 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 19
CoastalBluewater

2.12 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.12
LightHeavy

207 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 207
EasygoingPowered-up

23.2 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 23.2
TenderStiff

44% of her weight is ballast — stiff, standing up well to her sails.

Ballast 44%

Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
44.4%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
23.2
Displacement / length
207.2
Comfort ratio
19.0
Capsize screening
2.12
Hull speed
6.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
900
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1975–1981
Units built
100
Designer
Philippe H. Harle
Builder
Chantier Mallard, Mallard (Chantier Mallard)

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C&C Yachts 30-29.12 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA performance-oriented masthead sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, designed by C&C for balanced club racing
Jeanneau Rush 319.13 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA Ron Holland-designed IOR half-tonner that served as the official boat for the Tour de France à la Voile
Ranger Yachts 29 (Mull)8.71 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA 1970s masthead sloop with a skeg-hung rudder, offering a balanced 1.98 capsize screening for coastal cruising
Jeanneau Aquila 278.70 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterA Philippe H. Harle-designed masthead sloop offered in both standard and deep-keel Regatta configurations
First 30 E (Beneteau - Berret)9.30 mSame hull family0.4 m longerA 1981 International 1/2 Ton Cup winner based on the King One design, built as a masthead sloop for competitive racing
Seafarer Yachts 309.13 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA masthead sloop available with a tall rig and keel centerboard, distinct from the earlier Tripp-designed model

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