Melges 40


1 / 294 - score 95%

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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.

Main features - score 100%


Model Melges 40
Length 39.35 ft - score 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 - score 98%


Sail area / displ. 56.23 - score 100% highest
Ballast / displ. 36.93 %
Displ. / length 66.21 - score 97% lowest
Comfort ratio 11.37
Capsize 2.41

Hull - score 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 - score 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 - score 100%


Builder Melges Performance Sailboats
Designer Botin Partners
First built 2017 - score 100% after 2000
Last built 0 ??
Number built 0 ??

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