Meet Richard Allen CEO of 180 Marine. 180 Marine is the new Melges Dealer for Colorado, supporting the Rocky Mountain Region. He's excited to represent such a quality company and remarkable boats!
Richard Allen / CEO 180 Marine / New Melges Dealer in the Rocky Mountain Region
For nearly 75 years, Melges has been at the forefront of sailing innovation, and although the company has evolved from humble beginnings as a wooden flat-bottom rowboat builder to the creators of the best hulls, sails, covers, and accessories on the market, the commitment to detail, community building, and passion for the sport (as well as the iconic scow design) has remained.
Built by Melges and designed by Reichel Pugh, the Melges 14™ exudes innovation and excellence in one design sailing. It’s speed, quality, durability, comfort, and fun wrapped into one dynamic and modern sailing package. In development for over two years, it offers a fun and exciting upwind and downwind experience when compared to other boats in its size range. Perfect for all ages, it features a large, comfortable open cockpit — so no bailing. An ultra-cool carbon mast and boom complements its modern, yet flexible sail plan (full or mid-range). You can either car top or tow it behind any vehicle. It’s easy to move it around on a custom Melges 14 dolly. It’s a fantastic beach boat — a fun, family-style sailboat or a one-design racing platform.
Let's sail cool boats — the new Melges 14!
Did you know...
THERE ARE THREE MELGES 14 SAIL TYPES Everyone can sail the Melges 14. By simply interchanging the carbon mast tip, you can modify the Melges 14 to best fit you — easy and really fun for all.
MELGES RED This sail is ideal for Melges sailors with weight ranging from 75-120 lbs. It’s a great way to get light sailors in the Melges 14 — 58 square feet of fun.
MELGES BLUE The Melges Blue sail size is perfect for sailors in the 125-175 lbs. range.
MELGES GOLD Big and fast, yet easy to de-power if needed! The Gold Melges 14 sail is ideal for sailors ranging up to 250 lbs.
180 Marine is representing the Melges 14, Melges 20 and the Melges 24.
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Did you know there are 5 Melges 14's in Colorado? Talk to Richard Allen about your fleet building interest. Get your, buddies, together and form a fleet. We have special fleet pricing if you purchase 3 boats at once.
Buy a boat, help us build a fleet, there is nothing better than a dozen racing every week!
June 26, 2019 12-5pm. Melges demo day in Colorado at Union Sailing Club, Longmont, Colorado. Test sail the Melges. Buy a boat, start a fleet, and receive a special fleet-building price.
Questions? Email Richard Allen >>
