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Melges 20

keelboat

A lightweight, lifting keel sportsboat that tows behind a normal car and rigs in minutes, launched in 2007.

LOA
6.1
M
YEAR DESIGNED
2007
DESIGNER
Reichel/Pugh
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
6.1
M
Beam
2.13
M
Draft
1.37
M
Hull Weight
520
KG
Crew Min
2
Crew Max
4
Year Designed
2007
Mainsail Area
16
M²
Jib Area
8.2
M²
Spinnaker Area
40
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Sportboat
Type
keelboat
Designer
Reichel/Pugh
Class Association
International Melges 20 Class Association

History

Reichel/Pugh designed the Melges 20 in 2007 as a lightweight, lifting keel sportsboat that could be towed behind a normal car and rigged in minutes. It became a World Sailing international class in 2012 and built a following as an easy entry point into high performance sailing.

Sailing Characteristics

The lifting keel and roller furling jib make the Melges 20 quick to launch and simple to handle, while the open cockpit rewards tight crew work on the wire. It suits sailors who want planing sportsboat speed without a big logistics operation.

Racing Context

The International Melges 20 Class Association runs national and world championships, with active fleets in the USA and Europe.

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