Melges 32

Sailboat 31′ 1″ Since 2005

Overview

Builder
Melges
Model
32
Type
Sailboat
Built
2005 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
31′ 1″ (9.48 m)
Waterline length
29′ 1″ (8.87 m)
Beam
9′ 1″ (2.77 m)
Draft
7′ (2.13 m)
Displacement
3,774 lb (1,712 kg)
Ballast
1,709 lb (775 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
699 sq ft (64.9 m²)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
46.1

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
68

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
45%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.34

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
2.34
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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