Class History
Designed and built by go-fast experts Reichel-Pugh and Melges, the 14 is a user-friendly, modern solo rocket ship. An excellent upwind performer with narrow tacking angles, the 14 cuts cleanly through chop. And boy does it move—upwind and down, in light air or breeze-on. The cockpit is comfortable, large, and self-bailing, and the hull sports contoured “wings” for hiking power. The two-piece tapered carbon mast accommodates a choice of sail sizes to suit a range of sailors and ages. The Melges 14 was selected “Best Dinghy” by Sailing World in 2016.
Boat Specifications
LENGTH: 14 ft (4.267 m)
BEAM: 5 ft 2 in (1.584 m)
DRAFT: 4 ft 6 in (1.374 m)
SAIL AREA
RED: 58.8 sq ft (5.46 m2)
BLUE: 85 sq ft (7.8 m2)
GOLD: 98 sq ft (9.1 m2)