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.
Main features
Model | Melges 24 | ||
Length | 24 ft | ||
Beam | 8.20 ft | ||
Draft | 5 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 32.13 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 37.14 % | ||
Displ. / length | 73.37 | ||
Comfort ratio | 7.26 | ||
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 |
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 | ?? |