Melges 24
5 / 8 - score 59%
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 and ranks in the low half. You might find a better tradeoff.
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Main features 80%
| Model | Melges 24 | ||
| Length | 24 ft (87%) | the closest to 23.70 ft | |
| Beam | 8.20 ft (72%) | the closest to 8.30 ft | |
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 45%
| Sail area / displ. | 32.13 (85%) | the closest to 32.55 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.14 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 73.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 7.26 (5%) | the closest to 7.87 | |
| Capsize | 2.72 |
Hull 45%
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22 ft (45%) | the closest to 23 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 | ?? |