Exclusive Melges 20 Features.

  • A modern Melges look
  • Smooth comfortable design throughout
    with large radius edges
  • Large comfortable cockpit with simple
    to sail deck layout
  • No Winches!
  • Enclosed interior with access while sailing
  • High freeboard for a dry ride
  • Flat stable aft planing hull sections
  • Fine bow entry for upwind performance
  • Carbon fiber “M” rig setup for the ultimate
    performance, simple to tune.
  • Above boom vang system
  • Carbon fiber bowsprit
  • Retractable high aspect keel with weed cutter
  • Square top mainsail design for ultimate
    performance and modern appearance
  • Roller furling zipper luff jib with battens
  • Permanent forestay
  • Mast head asymmetrical spinnaker
    with retrieval line
  • Custom trailing package that is easy
    to tow behind any vehicle
  • Easy to rig, launch and retrieve from a boat ramp
  • Easy to launch from a hoist with a single point lift
  • Main sheet bridle system
  • No backstay
  • Legs in with restricted hiking
  • Large foot rests on cockpit floor
  • Motor well in deck for motor stowage and easy access
  • Emphasis on youth and female participation
  • No crew weight rule
  • Open to all sailmakers
  • Two boats on trailers in a container
  • Four boats stacked in a container
  • Race ready from the factory
    A just add water approach – the Melges Way!
  • Gottifredi Maffioli line package
    with every Melges 20!
  • No fairing – a strict one design!

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