Mallard 9M
Description
The Mallard 9M, a spirited fiberglass racer-cruiser designed by Philippe Harlé and built by Chantier Mallard in France from 1975 to 1981 with around 100 units produced, embodies the Half Ton Class ethos through its beamy, deep-V hull with fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, offering dual drafts for versatility—LOA 29.36 ft, LWL 24.77 ft, beam 10.17 ft, draft 5.58 ft (deep) or 4.76 ft (shoal), displacement 7,055 lbs, and 3,131 lbs lead ballast for a light D/L ratio of 207, high SA/D of 23.21, comfort ratio 18.99, and capsize screening 2.12—delivering high-performance thrills with quick acceleration in light airs (4-5 knots in 5-7 knots breeze via genoa), sharp upwind pointing through ~100° at 6 knots in 12 knots wind, and planing reaches to hull speed of 6.67 knots (PHRF ~120-140 estimated), though its stiffness shines in gusts up to 30 knots while the low righting moment demands respect offshore, suiting coastal racing or family hops rather than bluewater extremes.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philippe Harle |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chantier Mallard |
| Length | 29.600 ft |
| LOA | 29.360 ft |
| LWL | 24.770 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 7055 lb |
| Ballast | 3131 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
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| j | - |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
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| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Mallard 9M - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 23.5 ft - (7163 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.54 ft - (7480 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 85.16 ° |
| Diagonal | 24.75 ft - (7544 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 120.91 ft² |
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Mallard 9M - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 5 ft - (1524 mm) |
| Leech | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.09 ft - (1247 mm) |
| Area | * 24.54 ft² |
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Mallard 9M - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7 ft - (2134 mm) |
| Leech | 14.42 ft - (4395 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 17.33 ° |
| Area | * 49.83 ft² |
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Mallard 9M - GENOA
| Luff | 18.16 ft - (5535 mm) |
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| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.06 ° |
| Area | * 85.39 ft² |
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