Philosophy: Experience Sailing. Experience Melges.
The philosophy behind the Melges 20™ is to create a sexy boat with beautiful lines, while at the same time providing a sophisticated sailing experience. Combine the best naval architects and most experienced performance sailboat builder – certainly the results will be extraordinary. The Melges 20 is modern, ahead of the curve with the latest technology and prudent in its use of exotic materials. It will be the benchmark for years to come. The Melges 20 will fulfill the need to experience more exciting, fun, simplified sailing in the 20-foot sportboat range.
With strong appeal to a full range of talents and skill levels – young and old, guru to the novice sailor, the Melges 20 will be easy to rig, launch and a pure joy to sail. Comfortably accommodating 2-4 crew, this boat is also designed to encourage youth, female and corinthian participation. It will possess a simplicity that will exceed expectations, far beyond what any sailor could imagine possible yet maintain a very high standard of performance.
No crew weight restrictions. No sailmaker restrictions. The boat and rig will be a strict one design.
The same great standard features found on other Melges products like the Melges 17™, Melges 24™ and Melges 32™ — will be included on the Melges 20 such as a smooth comfortable deck with a clean simple layout complemented by a truly cutting-edge design and new, easy, advanced rig set-up.
The Melges 20 will be unlike any other. It will spark a lifelong passion for sailing, that is Melges' commitment to the sport of sailing.
It will be worth the wait...
