Melges 32
St Ives, United Kingdomon the market since 15 days
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About
GBR 209 (230 in total built) is an exceptionally well-prepared Melges 32, campaigned and continually developed to a level rarely seen on the brokerage market. Built in 2009 and one of the later Melges 32 hulls produced, she has undergone an extensive programme of optimisation, refurbishment and performance upgrades since 2021, resulting in a boat that is fully race-ready, fully measured and proven at the front of the fleet.
Widely regarded as one of the most successful one-design sportboats ever built, the Melges 32 combines exhilarating performance with surprisingly refined engineering. Carbon spars, lifting keel, retractable bowsprit and asymmetric sail plan create a boat capable of reaching speeds well into the twenties while remaining competitive under strict one-design rules.
GBR 209 has benefited from significant investment including new PBO standing rigging, complete running rigging replacement, Sailmon electronics, hull and appendage fairing, keel bolt replacement, new Harken deck hardware and a comprehensive cosmetic refurbishment. Fully measured and weighed for the 2023 World Championships, she remains fully compliant with Melges 32 class regulations and ready to return to the racecourse immediately.
History, Development & Maintenance
Purchased by her current owner in late 2021, GBR 209 underwent a substantial programme of works aimed at returning the boat to the highest competitive standard.
Winter 2021 / 2022
Winter 2022 / 2023
Keel & Rudder Programme
Rigging & Hardware
Additionally, a complete second set of the latest Armare PBO standing rigging remains unused and still in its original packaging.
Builder
Design
Construction
Hull Finish
Keel
Rudder
Mast & Boom
Standing Rigging
Running Rigging
Sail Handling
Sail InventoryQuantum Racing Sails (Purchased New 2022)Mainsails
Headsails
Spinnakers
One Sails Inventory (Purchased New 2022)
Additional Circuit Sails
Purchased from the international circuit in 2022 and reported to remain in very good condition:
Cockpit
The Melges 32 cockpit is designed entirely around efficient crew movement and weight placement.
Features include:
Deck Hardware
Lifelines & Rails
Navigation & Performance
Visible photographs also show:
The Sailmon system represents a substantial upgrade over the original package and is widely regarded as one of the leading performance systems currently used within competitive one-design fleets.
Auxiliary Power
Systems
Trailer
Transport Equipment
GBR 209 is not simply a refurbished Melges 32. She is a proven race winner.
Highlights include:
The Melges 32 remains one of the most exciting one-design race boats ever produced. Fast enough to feel genuinely exhilarating, technical enough to reward good crews and supported by one of the strongest international racing communities in sailing, they continue to attract serious racers long after production ceased.
GBR 209 is an unusually complete example. Rather than simply maintaining the boat, the current owner has systematically upgraded and refined every major component. From the fully rebuilt hull and appendages to the new PBO rigging, modern Sailmon electronics and extensive sail inventory, this is a boat that has been prepared to compete at the highest level of the class.
What stands out most is the attention to detail. The hull finish, rig package, deck hardware and inventory reflect an owner who understands exactly what makes a Melges 32 fast. Equally important, the boat remains fully compliant and race ready, with a spare set of standing rigging, multiple sail inventories and a quality hydraulic trailer included.
For sailors seeking a front-running Melges 32 with proven results and no obvious upgrade list waiting to be tackled, GBR 209 represents a rare opportunity to step straight onto the start line.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Widely regarded as one of the most successful one-design sportboats ever built, the Melges 32 combines exhilarating performance with surprisingly refined engineering. Carbon spars, lifting keel, retractable bowsprit and asymmetric sail plan create a boat capable of reaching speeds well into the twenties while remaining competitive under strict one-design rules.
GBR 209 has benefited from significant investment including new PBO standing rigging, complete running rigging replacement, Sailmon electronics, hull and appendage fairing, keel bolt replacement, new Harken deck hardware and a comprehensive cosmetic refurbishment. Fully measured and weighed for the 2023 World Championships, she remains fully compliant with Melges 32 class regulations and ready to return to the racecourse immediately.
History, Development & Maintenance
Purchased by her current owner in late 2021, GBR 209 underwent a substantial programme of works aimed at returning the boat to the highest competitive standard.
Winter 2021 / 2022
Winter 2022 / 2023
Keel & Rudder Programme
Rigging & Hardware
Additionally, a complete second set of the latest Armare PBO standing rigging remains unused and still in its original packaging.
Builder
Design
Construction
Hull Finish
Keel
Rudder
Mast & Boom
Standing Rigging
Running Rigging
Sail Handling
Sail InventoryQuantum Racing Sails (Purchased New 2022)Mainsails
Headsails
Spinnakers
One Sails Inventory (Purchased New 2022)
Additional Circuit Sails
Purchased from the international circuit in 2022 and reported to remain in very good condition:
Cockpit
The Melges 32 cockpit is designed entirely around efficient crew movement and weight placement.
Features include:
Deck Hardware
Lifelines & Rails
Navigation & Performance
Visible photographs also show:
The Sailmon system represents a substantial upgrade over the original package and is widely regarded as one of the leading performance systems currently used within competitive one-design fleets.
Auxiliary Power
Systems
Trailer
Transport Equipment
GBR 209 is not simply a refurbished Melges 32. She is a proven race winner.
Highlights include:
The Melges 32 remains one of the most exciting one-design race boats ever produced. Fast enough to feel genuinely exhilarating, technical enough to reward good crews and supported by one of the strongest international racing communities in sailing, they continue to attract serious racers long after production ceased.
GBR 209 is an unusually complete example. Rather than simply maintaining the boat, the current owner has systematically upgraded and refined every major component. From the fully rebuilt hull and appendages to the new PBO rigging, modern Sailmon electronics and extensive sail inventory, this is a boat that has been prepared to compete at the highest level of the class.
What stands out most is the attention to detail. The hull finish, rig package, deck hardware and inventory reflect an owner who understands exactly what makes a Melges 32 fast. Equally important, the boat remains fully compliant and race ready, with a spare set of standing rigging, multiple sail inventories and a quality hydraulic trailer included.
For sailors seeking a front-running Melges 32 with proven results and no obvious upgrade list waiting to be tackled, GBR 209 represents a rare opportunity to step straight onto the start line.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
