Melges 40
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The Melges 40 is a 39.35ft fractional sloop designed by Botin Partners and built in carbon fiber or composite by Melges Performance Sailboats since 2017.
The Melges 40 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. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 100%
| Model | Melges 40 | ||
| Length | 39.35 ft (100%) | approximately 39.37 ft | |
| Beam | 11.58 ft | ||
| Draft | 10.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 98%
| Sail area / displ. | 56.23 (100%) | highest | |
| Ballast / displ. | 36.93 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 66.21 (97%) | lowest | |
| Comfort ratio | 11.37 | ||
| Capsize | 2.41 |
Hull 85%
| Hull type | Monohull fin Keel with bulb | mono | |
| Construction | Carbon fiber or composite | ||
| Waterline length | 36.42 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 10.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7165 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2646 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.09 knots (70%) | highest |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1302 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 20 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 11 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data 100%
| Builder | Melges Performance Sailboats | ||
| Designer | Botin Partners | ||
| First built | 2017 (100%) | after 2000 | |
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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