Melges 20
Description
The Melges 20 is a high-performance, one-design racing sailboat designed by Reichel/Pugh (naval architecture) with Ron Holland contributing to the deck layout and rig. It was introduced in 2009 by Melges Performance Sailboats (Zenda, Wisconsin, USA), quickly becoming one of the most popular grand-prix one-design classes worldwide for its speed, simplicity, and competitive racing format. It's a strict one-design class (no modifications allowed to hull, rig, or foils) aimed at professional/amateur teams, with fleets in the US (Key West, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco), Europe (Italy, France, UK), and growing in Asia/Australia. The boat excels in inshore buoy racing and short-distance offshore events (e.g., Key West Race Week, Audi Melges 20 Sailing Series, World Championships). It's known for planing downwind (hits 15–20+ knots in breeze), excellent upwind pointing, and forgiving handling—great for mixed pro/am crews.
Construction Details
| Designer | Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design |
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| Builder | Melges Performance Sailboats |
| Length | 20.000 ft |
| LWL | 18.000 ft |
| Beam | 7.000 ft |
| Displacement | 1720 lb |
| Ballast | 1000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.750 ft |
| Year Built | 2009 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Documents
Sails
Melges 20 - JIBSAIL
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Melges 20 - SPINNAKER
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