POPULAR ONE-DESIGN
The Reichel/Pugh-designed Melges 24 is one of the most popular one-designs in the United States and is becoming an increasingly popular class in Europe. Built at Melges Performance Sailboats in Zenda, Wisconsin and Devoti Sailing in the UK, these boats are not only beautifully constructed and finished, but all Harken equipped.

One of the reasons for the impressive growth of the Melges 24 class is the boat's great speed and maneuverability in heavy air. Sailing it is so much fun, it's hard to return to the mooring.

With such power, the boat requires specific systems so crew can react quickly to control the boat’s sailplan ... Enter Harken.

Let's analyze the secrets to this one-design, starting with the bow and moving aft.