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The Melges 40 "PP1" is an elite high-performance racing yacht for sale in Australia, purpose-built for sailors seeking a competitive speed edge in IRC racing, Super 40 competition, 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.
Perfectly optimised for the highly competitive Super 40 class, PP1 offers a rare opportunity to acquire a proven winning yacht capable of competing at the highest level of Australian yacht racing. Whether targeting regatta success, IRC competition, passage races, this Melges 40 combines cutting-edge technology with race-winning performance.
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. For buyers searching for a high-performance racing yacht, IRC race boat, carbon race yacht, or premium Super 40 campaign yacht in Australia, PP1 represents an outstanding opportunity to secure a proven winner with serious pedigree and performance credentials.
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Sail Inventory
New 2025 Upwind Inventory (DoyleSails)
Mainsail A - ORC Area - 2019
Mainsail B - One Design Area - 2018
Mainsail C - Reduced Area Offshore
2022 Mainsail D - One Design Area
2025 Mainsail E - One Design Area
BRAND NEW UNUSED J1
J1 - A - 2017
J1 - B - 2019
J1- D - 2025
J2 A - 2017
J2 B - 2019
J2 C - 2025
J3.5 A - 2025
J5 - A - 2022
A 1-A
A 1-B
A 1- C
A 2-A
A 2-B
A 2-C
A3-A
A 4-A
Quantum Code Zero
Mast / Rigging
Two-piece High modulus Southern Spars carbon mast for ease of transport. Keel stepped with Enerpac hydraulic mast jack.
EC three Carbon rigging with twin backstay.
Retractable centreline carbon bowsprit
Traveller, deflectors, drop-line, and vang control driven by PCT magic wheels
Gorilla Headfoil