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		??