Melges 24
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Designer
Reichel/Pugh
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Manufacturer
Melges
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Design year
1993
The reputation of the Melges 24 proceeds itself. Best known for its very competitive disposition and easy-to-sail personality, this modern sportboat maintains its status as a leader in high-performance, one design yachting. With more than 800 boats sold, it continues a humbling tradition of America's Cup, Olympic Medallists, Volvo Ocean Race recruitment. Looking to improve on tactics and boat handling skills? The Melges 24 builds better sailors.
Ratings / Handicaps
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Number of crew
4 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
7.31m
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Beam
2.489m
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Draught
1.52m
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Displacement
809.0 kg
Sails
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Sail area (total)
36 m2
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Main sail area
21.0 m2
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Jib / Genoa area
12.0 m2
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Spinnaker area
55.9 m2