The Melges 24.
Majoring in Fun.
| Product Overview | ||
| Length | 24 ft | 7.82 m |
| Beam | 8 ft 2 in | 2.499 m |
| Draft | 5 ft | 1.52 m |
| Weight | 1,783 lbs | 809 kg |
| Sail Area | ||
| Main | 264 sq ft | 21.0 m2 |
| Jib | 126 sq ft | 12.0 m2 |
| Spinnaker | 670 sq ft | 55.9 m2 |
| Crew | 2-5 (Typical Crew is 4) | |
Latest News
- Inside Melges – The April Issue
- All Engines Firing for Melges 24 at Sperry Charleston Race Week
- Inside Melges – The March Issue
Class Association
The reputation of the Melges 24® precedes 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 850 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.
- Features high-tech components and materials such as a carbon fiber spar, rudder, bowsprit and vertical keel fin
- Fun and easy to sail as well as rig; only requires two sets of hands for a super quick setup
- Can be launched via hoist or ramp; it's a pleasure to tow
- Typically sailed with a crew of four
