Melges 24 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 27.85 | 8.49 |
| J | 7.95 | 2.42 |
| P | 28.90 | 8.81 |
| E | 12.45 | 3.79 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 27.85 | 8.49 |
| JSP | 7.95 | 2.42 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 8 | 2.4 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 110.7 | 10.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 194.3 | 18.1 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 305 | 28.3 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 188.2 | 17.6 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 24.0 | 7.3 |
| LWL | 22.0 | 6.7 |
| Beam | 8.2 | 2.5 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 1750 lbs. | 794 kgs. |
| Ballast | 650 lbs. | 295 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.17 | 0.04 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Displac. / LOA | 72.92 | 108.77 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Lifting Keel |
| Rig Type | Fractional Sloop |
| Designer | Reichel/Pugh |
| Builder | Melges Boat Works |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1993 |
| Last Build | N/A |
| # Built | N/A |