Melges 40

7 / 8 - score 51%

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 an average score and ranks in the low quarter. You should look for a better tradeoff.

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Main features 57%

Model	Melges 40
Length	39.35 ft (24%)	the closest to 37.24 ft
Beam	11.58 ft (90%)	the closest to 11.48 ft
Draft	10.50 ft
Country	United states (North America)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 51%

Sail area / displ.	56.23
Ballast / displ.	36.93 %
Displ. / length	66.21
Comfort ratio	11.37 (51%)	the closest to 11.94
Capsize	2.41

Hull 39%

Hull type	Monohull fin Keel with bulb
Construction	Carbon fiber or composite
Waterline length	36.42 ft (39%)	the closest to 34.61 ft
Maximum draft	10.50 ft
Displacement	7165 lbs
Ballast	2646 lbs
Hull speed	8.09 knots

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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

Builder	Melges Performance Sailboats
Designer	Botin Partners
First built	2017
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??