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Melges Switch

Sailboat (monohull) · Current model source · by Melges

Length (LOA)12' 9"
Beam7' 5"

Specifications

Length (LOA)	12' 9" (12.79 ft) source
Beam	7' 5" (7.38 ft) source
Dry weight	55 lb source

Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.

Official model page on melges.com

Brochures and media

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USCG recalls

No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.

Questions and answers

How long is the Melges Switch?

The Melges Switch is 12' 9" long (12.79 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Melges Switch?

The beam (width) is 7' 5" (7.38 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Melges Switch?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Melges Switch. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

How many people can the Melges Switch carry?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Melges Switch. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

How much fuel does the Melges Switch hold?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Melges Switch. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

How much does the Melges Switch weigh?

The published dry weight is 55 lb. A published dry weight does not include the fuel, water and gear you carry, so check exactly what the builder's figure covers (see the source). source

What does the Melges Switch cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Melges Switch. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

What type of boat is the Melges Switch?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Melges Switch. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

Is the Melges Switch still in production?

It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source

Are there USCG recalls for the Melges Switch?

We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source

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