Description
The NEW Melges 19 by Melges Performance Sailing
Designed in partnership with Reichel/Pugh and built by Melges in Wisconsin, this new three-person, 19-foot one-design delivers affordable fun and performance with the signature Melges style.
The Melges 19 offers a uniquely connected sailing experience, with a light, responsive helm that gives sailors immediate feedback and control. Built on a stable and forgiving platform, it’s as rewarding for experienced sailors as it is approachable for new sailors. The boat doubles as the ultimate crosstrainer – refining your touch, sharpening your sense of movement, and building skills that carry over to every type of sailing.
It’s everything you expect from Melges—fast, fun, and simple with built-in class support.
The Melges 19’s hull shape, daggerboard, and custom dolly/trailer system make transport and launching simple, whether from a beach, boat lift, ramp, or hoist.
The ergonomic deep cockpit is spacious and well-organized, providing comfortable tacks and gybes to accommodate an unlimited composition of teams. Every detail, from the rig to the backstay setup and sail plan, has been carefully designed and tested to make the Melges 19 welcoming for crews of all levels, with just the right amount of power for exciting racing and easy handling. With a target crew weight of 485–535 pounds, the Melges 19 is designed to be inclusive and competitive.
Downwind, the Melges 19 takes off, effortlessly accelerating and planing in as little as 10 knots. Its nimble design responds instantly to input, yet remains remarkably stable and easy to handle across a wide range of conditions.
Melges 19 Sailboat – Product Information
Key Features:
- Length Overall: 19 ft
- Beam: 6 ft
- Draft: 4.5 ft
- Sail Area: Main – 133 sq ft / Jib – 65 sq ft / Spinnaker – 319 sq ft.
- Weight: 395 lbs.
- Hull Type: Monohull, planing design for speed
- Rigging: Fractional sloop rig, easy to handle for two-person crews
- Crew Capacity: 3 sailors for racing (Target crew weight 485 – 535)
- Construction: Fiberglass hull with foam core for lightweight strength
- Performance: Responsive tiller steering, asymmetrical spinnaker for terrific downwind speed
- Ease of Use: Quick rigging and launchable from a trailer/dolly
Why Sailors Will Love It:
- Combines high performance with accessibility for club racing
- Excels in all wind conditions
- Durable, high quality construction using high quality materials for long-lasting use
- Strong racing community and one-design fleet support – local racing and active Winter Series and championship travel regattas
- Ideal For: Competitive racers, weekend sailors, or anyone looking for a fun, agile day-sailing boat with proven performance.
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