Melges 30
The Melges 30 is a 31.83ft fractional sloop designed by Reichel/Pugh and built in carbon fiber or composite by Melges Performance Sailboats between 1996 and 1999.
18 units have been built.
The Melges 30 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
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Main features
Model | Melges 30 | ||
Length | 31.83 ft | ||
Beam | 9.83 ft | ||
Draft | 4 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 32.41 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 42.11 % | ||
Displ. / length | 73.28 | ||
Comfort ratio | 9.48 | ||
Capsize | 2.52 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
Construction | Carbon fiber or composite | ||
Waterline length | 28.50 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
Displacement | 3800 lbs | ||
Ballast | 1600 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.15 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 492 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 197.28 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 294.51 sq.ft | ||
I | 36.91 ft | ||
J | 10.69 ft | ||
P | 38.05 ft | ||
E | 15.48 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 18 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 8 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 | 1996 | ||
Last built | 1999 | ||
Number built | 18 |