Melges 30
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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.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
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Main features 76%
| Model | Melges 30 | ||
| Length | 31.83 ft (70%) | the closest to 31.17 ft | |
| Beam | 9.83 ft (82%) | the closest to 9.68 ft | |
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 87%
| Sail area / displ. | 32.41 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 73.28 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 9.48 (87%) | the closest to 9.58 | |
| Capsize | 2.52 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull lifting keel | ||
| Construction | Carbon fiber or composite | ||
| Waterline length | 28.50 ft (0%) | the closest to 31.10 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.15 knots |
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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 |
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