Melges 24
7 / 40 - score 57%
The Melges 24 is a 24.0ft fractional sloop designed by Reichel/Pugh and built in fiberglass by Melges Performance Sailboats since 1993.
The Melges 24 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features
| Model | Melges 24 | ||
| Length | 24 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.20 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 57%
| Sail area / displ. | 32.13 (35%) | the closest to 30.18 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.14 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 73.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 7.26 (79%) | the closest to 7.11 | |
| Capsize | 2.72 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 1750 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 650 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.29 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 291 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 110.70 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 179.90 sq.ft | ||
| I | 27.85 ft | ||
| J | 7.95 ft | ||
| P | 28.90 ft | ||
| E | 12.45 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Melges Performance Sailboats | ||
| Designer | Reichel/Pugh | ||
| First built | 1993 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |