Overview
About this vessel
The Melges 40 "PP1" is an elite high-performance racing yacht, purpose-built for sailors seeking a competitive speed edge in IRC racing, Super 40 competition, and regattas. Designed by Botin Partners and built by Premier Composite Technologies, the Melges 40 is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and advanced 40-foot racing yachts ever produced.
Featuring a canting keel, twin rudders, retractable bowsprit, and lightweight epoxy infused carbon fibre construction, the Melges 40 delivers exceptional speed, stability, rapid acceleration, and outstanding downwind performance. Its refined hull design and high-tech composite build create an impressive power-to-weight ratio, making it highly competitive in both inshore regattas and offshore racing.
"PP1" has established itself as one of the leading race yachts on the Australian sailing circuit with an outstanding record of podium finishes and line honours results. In 2024, PP1 claimed line honours and set a new race record in the prestigious Cock of the Bay. Additional victories include line honours in the ORCV Geelong Passage Race and Blairgowrie Yacht Race, along with 1st place in the Super 40 division at the Festival of Sails.
The yacht is offered with an extensive Doyle Sails inventory tailored for maximum performance, including multiple mainsails with one brand new, an excellent selection of headsails, and a comprehensive spinnaker package. The advanced carbon fibre mast and race-optimised rig package further enhance performance across a wide range of wind strengths and sea conditions.
Maintained to an exceptional grand prix standard with a no-expense-spared approach, "PP1" is fully race-ready and presents as one of the best Melges 40 yachts available on the market today.
