Melges 17
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The Melges17 was first launched in January of 2004 by Melges Performance Sailing. The boat consists of a main with a large roach, a roller furling jib and an asymmetrical spinnaker.
[edit] Design
The Melges17 is similar in design to the M-16 and it is thought that it is in fact, a modern M-16. The project began in 2002, when Melges became the Vangaurd Dealer for Wisconsin. At this time, Vanguard was pushing their new boat, the Vanguard Vector. Melges had a Vector at their location on the shores of Lake Geneva, to try to promote the boat. Within a few months, an M-16 appeared next to the Vector with Vector rigging. The M-16 was complete with a carbon fiber mast and asymmetrical spinnaker. Two years later, the Melges17 came to market.
Melges approached Reichel/Pugh to redesign the hull and the foils. Although the Hull shape and size is much like the M-16, the boat itself is a different creature.
Reichel/Pugh also designed other modern Melges boats, such as the Melges 24, the Melges 30, and the Melges 32.
[edit] External links
- Melges17 - Manufacturers page
- Melges17 Class Association - Racing class
- Melges Performance Sailing
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| A-Scow | C-Scow | E-Scow | I-20 | Melges 17 | M Scow | MC Scow | |
