boat

MAJORING IN FUN.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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)

 

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  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.

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