Download
Share
Print this page
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Melges Manuals
  4. Boat
  5. 14
  6. Rigging manual

Melges 14 Rigging Manual

Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
RIGGING GUIDE
MELGES.COM
MELGES14.COM
•

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 14 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Melges 14

  • Page 1 RIGGING GUIDE MELGES.COM MELGES14.COM •...
  • Page 2 You can car top or tow it behind any vehicle. It’s easy to move around on a custom Melges 14 dolly. It’s a fantastic beach boat — a fun, family-style sailboat or a one-design racing platform.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    THE MELGES 14. MODERN, FUN, EASY TO SAIL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH: 14 ft 2-3/8 in (4.328 m) BEAM: 5 ft 2 in (1.584 m) WEIGHT: 114 lbs (51.7 kg) SAIL AREA GOLD: 97.95 sq ft (9.1 m BLUE: 79.65 sq ft (7.4 m RED: 59 sq ft (5.5 m...
  • Page 5 THE MELGES 14 GUIDE This guide will help you familiarize yourself with the rigging, parts 
 and maintenance of the Melges 14 Full Range, Mid-range and Youth Range rigs. The different sail sizes utilize different mast tips and 
 different outhaul front spectra lengths to make the switch through 
...

  • Page 6: Nautical Terms

    Inboard: Direction toward the center of the boat Outboard: Direction toward the outer edge of the boat Useful knots are listed below. It would be beneficial to Google how to tie the following knots: Bowline Figure 8 knot Square knot Half hitch Slip knot MELGES.COM MELGES14.COM •...
  • Page 7 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 1 INSTALL THE BATTENS IN THE MAINSAIL • Lay the battens out on top of the sail batten pockets with the correct length battens corresponding to the correct length batten pockets. • Insert battens into the batten pockets with the smaller tapered end going in first and forward towards the mast.
  • Page 8 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 2 ASSEMBLE THE BOOM • Attach the 16mm swivel to the forward bottom eyestrap on the boom. • Using the long loop attach 1- 40mm T2 block to the center boom, making sure the loop goes through the black eyestrap.
  • Page 9 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 3 ASSEMBLE THE BOOM VANG • Note picture with the vang parts included. • Assemble the curved vang key and 16mm double block (#206) using the small D shackle. Tighten shackle with a tool. Also attach the Micro single block (#224) to the shackle at the top of the cleat bracket.
  • Page 10 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 4 ASSEMBLE THE TRAVELER BRIDLE • Take the 4mm X 2.286M Vectran line and tie a figure 8 knot at the black mark that is 565mm from one end. • Then slide the small 16mm stopper ball out to this knot with the counterbored side of the ball sliding over the knot.
  • Page 11 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 5 ASSEMBLE THE RUDDER HEAD AND RUDDER • Tie a knot in the end of the rudder hold down line, 4mm X 1220mm black line. Feed through the counterbored hole on the side of the rudder and lead out the front side.
  • Page 12 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 6 STEPPING THE MAST • If you have purchased a Dolly you should assemble the dolly using the directions included with the dolly. • Set the boat on the dolly and position the bow into the wind.
  • Page 13 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 7 BOOM ON AND LEAD OUTHAUL LINES • Once the mast is stepped turn the boat so the bow is pointing into the wind and the sail is blowing straight back down the centerline of the boat towards the transom.
  • Page 14 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 8 ATTACH THE BOOM VANG TO THE MAST AND BOOM • Remove the 6 mm pin from the front of the vang cleat bracket and attach to the vang tang on the mast just above the deck.
  • Page 15 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 9 LEADING THE CUNNINGHAM LINES • Tie the 3 mm X 610 mm spectra line to the 18 mm double block (#2698) using a bowline. • Lead the spectra line through the tack grommet of the sail and tie off on the eyestrap on top of the boom at the forward end.
  • Page 16 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 10 LEADING THE MAINSHEET • Start at the 57 mm carbo ratchet mounted aft of the board box. • Lead the 7 mm black mainsheet line through the ratchet in the opposite direction of the arrows on the side of the block.
  • Page 17 THE MELGES 14 : STEP 11 INSTALL THE RUDDER AND TILLER • Ensure that the rudder is in the up position on the rudder head and slide the rudder head onto the transom gudgeons. • Ensure that you work the rudder all the way down and the rudder retaining clip springs back over the top of the lower gudgeon block on the rudder head.
  • Page 18 LAUNCHING THE BOAT AND PUTTING IN THE DAGGERBOARD • There are a number of ways to the launch the Melges 14. You can either launch it off the dolly from the beach or a boat ramp, or you can launch the boat from a dock or dinghy dock.
  • Page 19 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS MELGES.COM MELGES14.COM •...
  • Page 20 SAILING YOUR MELGES 14 The Melges 14 is a joy to sail and will offer years of fun. It is best TIPS FOR SAILING UPWIND to always follow proper safety guidelines. Always wear a lifejacket Light air, keep the cunningham loose, ease the outhaul in 25mm to and/or gear appropriate for the air and water temperature.
  • Page 21 RIGHTING A CAPSIZED BOAT The Melges 14 is very easy to right from 
 a capsized or turtle position due to the light weight carbon spars. If you capsize, always hang onto the boat. 
 Never let yourself get separated from the boat.
  • Page 22 • • It is always good to keep the bright work and the hull waxed The Melges 14 hull and foils are made with epoxy compatible to help improve longevity. IMEDGE gelcoat and laminated with the highest quality epoxy resins, E glass, and closed cell foam core for a high tech sandwich •...
  • Page 24 Please visit www.melges14.com to join the Melges 14 Class Association and support your growing class. Thank you, sail fast, and have fun. As always, please contact a Melges Representative if you have any questions. MELGES PERFORMANCE SAILBOATS N598 ZENDA ROAD •...