Design and Construction
Both hull and deck are fiberglass, with the deck built as a sandwich layup while the hull remains solid glass deck is a sandwich construction. The keel is iron, not lead, which is worth noting for any buyer weighing long-term corrosion exposure in saltwater keel is made of iron. Her fin-keel draft runs about 4.6 to 4.9 feet depending on load, and the rudder hangs from a skeg. The capsize screening value of 1.84 and a Motion Comfort Ratio of 27.4 place her firmly in the stable, family-cruiser band; the theoretical hull speed of 6.5 knots is consistent with her 23.3-foot waterline, and the immersion rate of 785 pounds per inch tells you how heavily she sits as gear and tanks fill.
Rig and Performance
The 910 is built with a fractional rig, and her sheet runs are generous for the size: jib and genoa sheets at 29.9 feet, mainsheet at 74.6 feet, spinnaker sheet at 65.7 feet, all sized to 1/2-inch diameter. Under power, the 18 hp Volvo Penta with shaft drive pushes her to a measured 7.5 knots, while the 37 hp Volvo Penta variant is calculated at about 7.2 knots—both above theoretical hull speed, reflecting the motorsailer brief. The wetted surface of 247 square feet is moderate for the length and supports that dual-purpose character.
Accommodations
Below, the boat is fitted with two cabins and five berths, a galley, and a toilet facility, all finished in teak like most production yachts of the period. The two-cabin layout gives a degree of privacy unusual in a 30-foot motorsailer, and the 42-gallon fuel and 42-gallon water tanks in stainless steel support extended coastal passages without frequent reprovisioning.
The Verdict
The Mascot 910 is a purpose-built little motorsailer with a stable, heavy hull and a practical teak interior. Her Danish construction is straightforward fiberglass with a sandwich deck, and the iron keel is the one material caveat. She is not a performance sailboat, but her documented speeds under both engine options and her comfort ratios argue for a forgiving, economical cruiser.
Pros
- Stable, seakindly profile with 45% ballast ratio and 1.84 capsize screen
- Two cabins and five berths in a 30-foot motorsailer
- Stainless steel fuel tank and dual Volvo Penta power options
Cons
- Iron keel rather than lead invites corrosion scrutiny
- Fractional rig with modest sail area limits pure sailing performance
- Sandwich deck demands inspection for core moisture
