Design and Construction
The hull and deck are fiberglass. The hull is solid glass, while the deck is a sandwich construction. Her keel is iron rather than lead, which is worth noting for buyers considering long-term corrosion exposure in salt water.
Depending on load, the fin keel draws about 4.6 to 4.9 feet, and the rudder is hung from a skeg. A capsize screening value of 1.84 and Motion Comfort Ratio of 27.4 place the Mascot firmly in the stable family-cruiser band. Her theoretical hull speed of 6.5 knots is consistent with the 23.3-foot waterline. An immersion rate of 785 pounds per inch indicates how heavily she settles as tanks and gear come aboard.
Rig and Performance
The 910 has a fractional rig and generous sheet lengths for her size. The jib and genoa sheets are 29.9 feet long, the mainsheet is 74.6 feet, and the spinnaker sheet is 65.7 feet. All are specified at 1/2-inch diameter.
Under power, the 18 hp Volvo Penta and shaft drive push the boat to a measured 7.5 knots. The 37 hp Volvo Penta variant is calculated at about 7.2 knots. Both are above her theoretical hull speed, reflecting the motorsailer brief. A wetted surface of 247 square feet is moderate for her length and supports that dual-purpose character.
Accommodations and Tankage
Below, the Mascot 910 has two cabins and five berths, along with a galley and toilet facility. The interior is finished in teak, like most production yachts of the period. The two-cabin arrangement provides a degree of privacy that’s unusual in a 30-foot motorsailer.
Stainless-steel fuel and water tanks each hold 42 gallons, supporting extended coastal passages without frequent reprovisioning.
The Verdict
The Mascot 910 is a purpose-built small motorsailer with a stable, heavy hull and a practical teak interior. Her Danish construction is straightforward fiberglass with a sandwich deck, though the iron keel is the one material caveat.
She isn’t a performance sailboat, but her documented speeds with both engine options and her comfort ratios point to a forgiving, economical cruiser.
Pros
- Stable, seakindly profile, with a 45 percent ballast ratio and 1.84 capsize screening value
- Two cabins and five berths in a 30-foot motorsailer
- Stainless-steel fuel tank and two Volvo Penta engine options
Cons
- Iron keel rather than lead invites scrutiny for corrosion
- Fractional rig and modest sail area limit performance under sail
- Sandwich deck requires inspection for moisture in the core
