Melges 40
Currency
Length
40' - 12.19m
Vessel Location
Melbourne VIC
Launch Year
2016
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
The Melges 40 is a high-performance racing yacht designed by Botin Partners and built by Premier Composite Technologies. Featuring a canting keel, twin rudders, and a retractable bowsprit, delivering exceptional speed and agility. Its lightweight epoxy-infused carbon fibre hull with a foam core ensures rapid acceleration and impressive downwind performance.
"PP1" is a standout Melges 40 and a dominant force in Melbourne's sailing scene with an impressive results list against it's competitors. PP1 claimed line honours in 2024 Cock of the Bay, setting a new race record. She has also claimed line honours in the ORCV Geelong passage race, Blairgowrie race, and finished 1st in the Festival of Sails Super 40 division.
Equipped with a comprehensive Doyle sail wardrobe tailored for maximum performance--including multiple mainsails (one brand new), headsails, and spinnakers--"PP1" is race-ready. Its advanced carbon fibre mast and sloop rigging further enhance its competitive edge. With a no expenses spared grand prix fitout, this yacht represents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a proven winner.
"PP1" is a standout Melges 40 and a dominant force in Melbourne's sailing scene with an impressive results list against it's competitors. PP1 claimed line honours in 2024 Cock of the Bay, setting a new race record. She has also claimed line honours in the ORCV Geelong passage race, Blairgowrie race, and finished 1st in the Festival of Sails Super 40 division.
Equipped with a comprehensive Doyle sail wardrobe tailored for maximum performance--including multiple mainsails (one brand new), headsails, and spinnakers--"PP1" is race-ready. Its advanced carbon fibre mast and sloop rigging further enhance its competitive edge. With a no expenses spared grand prix fitout, this yacht represents a rare opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a proven winner.
Price
AU $320,000
Launch Year
2016
Length
40' - 12.19m
Beam
3.53
Draft
3.20
Vessel Location
Melbourne Vic
Region
Victoria
Use
Racing
Builder
Premier Composites
Hull Material
Carbon Fibre
Engine
Lifting propeller
Engine Make
Lombardini
Horsepower
20hp
Safety Gear
Category 3, including additional stanchions and bunks
Bilge Pumps
7
Life Jackets
20
Electrics
Replaced all batteries 2025
1 x start battery
1 x house battery
2 x keel batteries
1 x start battery
1 x house battery
2 x keel batteries
Electronics / Navigation
B&G H5000 Processor
3 x 20/20's on mast bracket
3 x GFDs on mast bracket
3D Motion Sensor
Heel Sensor
Rudder angle sensor
Forestay load cell
Wifi antenna
Pansonic Toughbook
3 x 20/20's on mast bracket
3 x GFDs on mast bracket
3D Motion Sensor
Heel Sensor
Rudder angle sensor
Forestay load cell
Wifi antenna
Pansonic Toughbook
Sail Inventory
New 2025 Upwind Inventory (Doyle Sails)
Mainsail A - ORC Area - 2019
Mainsail B - One Design Area - 2018
Mainsail C - Reduced Area Offshore - 2022
Mainsail D - One Design Area - 2025
Mainsail E - One Design Area - BRAND NEW UNUSED
J1 A - 2017
J1 B - 2019
J1 D - 2025
J2 A - 2017
J2 B - 2019
J2 C - 2025
J3.5 A - 2025
J5 - A - 2022
A 1-A
A 1-B
A 1- C
A 2-A
A 2-B
A 2-C
A3-A
A 4-A
Quantum Code Zero
Mainsail A - ORC Area - 2019
Mainsail B - One Design Area - 2018
Mainsail C - Reduced Area Offshore - 2022
Mainsail D - One Design Area - 2025
Mainsail E - One Design Area - BRAND NEW UNUSED
J1 A - 2017
J1 B - 2019
J1 D - 2025
J2 A - 2017
J2 B - 2019
J2 C - 2025
J3.5 A - 2025
J5 - A - 2022
A 1-A
A 1-B
A 1- C
A 2-A
A 2-B
A 2-C
A3-A
A 4-A
Quantum Code Zero
Mast / Rigging
Southern Spars Two Piece Mast
EC3 Rigging
Gorilla Headfoil
EC3 Rigging
Gorilla Headfoil
CONTACT DETAILS
Name
Jeremy O'Connell
Telephone
Melbourne VIC
Australia
Australia