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Melges 19
Designer: Reichel/Pugh  ·  Builder: Melges Performance Sailboats  ·  First built: 2025
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About the Melges 19

Built by the renowned Melges Performance Sailboats, this compact 19-footer represents the company's commitment to creating fast, responsive boats that deliver pure sailing excitement. Following in the tradition of Melges' successful racing designs, this model brings high-performance sailing characteristics to a more accessible size. The boat's lightweight construction and carefully engineered hull shape provide exceptional speed and agility on the water. Like other Melges designs, it features clean lines and modern rigging systems that maximize efficiency while keeping the boat manageable for smaller crews. The cockpit layout emphasizes functionality and comfort during spirited sailing sessions. This nimble performer excels in day sailing and club racing environments, where its responsive handling and acceleration can truly shine. The boat's size makes it ideal for sailors seeking an exhilarating sailing experience without the complexity of larger vessels. Its trailerable nature adds significant appeal for those wanting to explore different sailing venues. The Melges 19 attracts sailors who prioritize performance and fun over accommodations, making it particularly popular among racing enthusiasts and those who appreciate the pure joy of fast sailing in a well-engineered package.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
Beam 6.50 ft / 1.98 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 395.00 lb / 179 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 198.00 ft² / 18.39 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Dbrd. Dinghy
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Reichel/Pugh
Builder Melges Performance Sailboats
First Built 2025
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
58.92
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.55
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Melges 19 ★
19.0 ft
Flying Scot
19.0 ft
Lightning
19.0 ft
Weta 44
19.0 ft
LWL
Melges 19 ★
Flying Scot
18.5 ft
Lightning
15.3 ft
Weta 44
Beam
Melges 19 ★
6.5 ft
Flying Scot
6.8 ft
Lightning
6.5 ft
Weta 44
11.5 ft
Displacement
Melges 19 ★
395 lbs
Flying Scot
850 lbs
Lightning
700 lbs
Weta 44
264 lbs
Sail Area
Melges 19 ★
198 sq ft
Flying Scot
191 sq ft
Lightning
172 sq ft
Weta 44
123 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Melges 19 ★
Flying Scot
204 s/nm
Lightning
153 s/nm
Weta 44
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Melges 19 ★
58.9
Flying Scot
34.1
Lightning
35.0
Weta 44
48.1
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Melges 19 ★
Flying Scot
5.5
Lightning
5.5
Weta 44
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Melges 19 ★
3.55
Flying Scot
2.85
Lightning
2.93
Weta 44
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Melges 19 ★
Flying Scot
59
Lightning
88
Weta 44
Hull Speed
Melges 19 ★
Flying Scot
5.8 kts
Lightning
5.2 kts
Weta 44
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Melges 19 ★
Flying Scot
8.0
Lightning
7.6
Weta 44
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