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About the MC Scow

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2900 MC's Built as of 10/1/2024

Specifications

Melges Rigging Guide

MC HULL NUMBER
Know model year of your MC? click here for info =====> Hull Number by Model Year
Hull Number 2683 is the first MC with current open cockpit deck design.
Hull Number 2475 was first MC with enclosed cockpit design.

Measurement				MC	M-16	Super Scow	Melges 17	I-20	M-20	C	E	A
L.O.A.				16'	16'	16'	16' 7 3/4"	20'	20'	20'	28'	38'
Beam				5' 8"	5' 8"	5' 8"	5' 6 3/8"	5' 8"	5' 8"	6' 9"	6' 9"	8' 3"
Sail Area (Sq. Ft.)			Main	135	108	121	154	114	114	216	228	350
			Jib	N/A	39	44	66	62	62	N/A	95	150
			Spinnaker	N/A	N/A	210	280	265	250	N/A	550	1200
Weight (lbs)				420	440	360	335	595	595	650	965	1850
Rudders				1	1-2*	1	1	2	2	1	2	2
Crew				1-2	2	2	2	2	2	2-3	3-4	5-8
March 2008 Portsmouth Numbers @ Wind Velocity	Beaufort #	Knots	Mph	MC	M-16	Super Scow	Melges 17	I-20	M-20	C	E	A
	0-1	0-3	0-4	89.5	94.2	N/A	N/A	[88.5]	88.6	81.4	77.6	[63.2]
	2-3	4-10	5-12	87.4	90.6	N/A	N/A	(85.0)	85.2	80.1	75.3	62.0
	4	11-16	13-19	87.2	88.1	N/A	N/A	[81.4]	81.5	78.1	70.8	[56.0]
	5+	17+	20+	86.5	87.4	N/A	N/A	[80.4]	80.5	77.6	69.3	N/A
Dixie Portsmouth Number (DPN)				87.8	89.3	N/A	[79.0]	83.4	83.5	79.1	72.6	61.3
PHRF= 6 * DPN - 330				196.8	205.8	N/A	[144.0]	170.4	171.0	144.6	105.6	37.8

( ) = between 5 and 15 data points [ ] = calculated number or fewer than 5 data points

Building the MC in Zenda, Wisconsin August 24, 2000

Reflections of Johnson Boat works (Builder of MC Scows 1982-1998 )

MCSA Member Ted Weihe created a MC book for purchase. Ted is contributing all royalties to the class!! ( $3 of $20 book cost) - Thank you Ted.: To purchase book, go here: MC BOOK

Falling in Love with the MC Scow is a primer on racing the MC from a new comer to the class with a lifetime of sailing experience. Much of information is based on Zenda U. on-the-water training by the Melges Team and by MC champions. It is infused with personal recollections by the author.