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Sailboat manufacturer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melges Performance Sailboats, is an American sailboat manufacturer founded by Harry Melges, father of former Olympic sailor Buddy Melges.
Company type | Privately held company |
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Industry | Boat building |
Founded | 1945 |
Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | CEO: Harry Melges III President: Andy Burdick |
Products | Sailboats |
Website | melges |
Melges Boat Works, Inc. was founded by Harry C. Melges, Sr. in 1945. The company was originally named Mel-Ban Boat Works and became Melges Boatworks in 1948. The company became a leader in scow boat design in the U.S., particularly in the Midwest. Harry, Sr. initially built boats out of wood.[1][2]
The company's headquarters is in Zenda, Wisconsin. The current CEO is Harry Melges III and President is Andy Burdick.[3]
Reichel/Pugh designed many of the Melges-produced boats, including the Melges 14, 15, 17, 20, 24, 30, and 32.
Boats produced by the company include:[2]
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