International Certificate2026
HAPPY THOUGHTSUSA 171
US SAILING
1 ROGER WILLIAMS UNI WAY
BRISTOL, RI 02809
USA
Rated boat velocities in knots
Wind Velocity 4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Beat Angles44.9°42.0°38.9°37.7°37.6°37.4°37.4°38.2°40.1°
Beat VMG2.984.194.875.125.245.325.375.355.19
52°4.656.307.007.247.397.507.607.677.57
60°4.996.587.227.507.697.847.968.098.03
75°5.276.787.457.908.188.418.608.868.93
90°5.156.707.438.088.598.969.309.8110.16
110°5.026.827.608.158.659.149.8911.0811.87
120°4.846.737.728.439.069.6910.3111.4912.62
135°4.346.167.358.329.4110.4711.3313.0014.92
150°3.615.186.417.298.229.3110.6214.0117.17
Run VMG3.134.485.556.337.128.069.2012.1415.30
Gybe Angles139.8°142.0°147.1°152.9°150.1°144.9°145.0°148.9°153.0°
APH ToD:492.6CDL: 9.334APH ToT: 1.2181CertNo:USA171-32
BOAT
ClassMELGES 32DesignerREICHEL/PUGHBuilderMELGESAge date12/2006Series date03/2004Offset filemelges32.od.OFFData fileUSA171-32
HULL
Length Overall9.685 mMaximum Beam2.936 mDraft2.146 mDisplacement1,809 kgDLR2.8643IMS DivisionPerformanceDynamic Allowance0.000%Age Allowance0.650%RS Assessment-0.127%
PROPELLER
InstallationNo PropellerTypeN/ADiameterN/A
CREW
Maximum weight629 kg(declared)Minimum weight499 kg ✱ when appliedCrew Arm Extension
SAIL AREAS (m²)
MeasuredRatedMainsail40.7442.02Headsail Luffed22.4622.46Headsail FlyingSymmetricAsymmetric123.07123.07 (All asymmetric spinnakers with SHW/SFL > 85%)
STORM SAIL AREAS Maximum (m²)
Trysail11.09Storm Jib7.77Heavy Weather Jib20.98
SAIL LIMITS
Headsails5Spinnakers4
STABILITY
Righting Moment 50.7 kg·m Stability Index 107.1
The owner and any other person in charge is responsible that boat is complying with her certificate in accordance with RRS 78.1 and ORC Rule 304.
ORC Ref  04560004KD5 Issued on 06/04/2026 Valid until 28/02/2027
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International Certificate2026
HAPPY THOUGHTSUSA 171
US SAILING
1 ROGER WILLIAMS UNI WAY
BRISTOL, RI 02809
USA
Time Allowances in secs/NM
Wind Velocity 4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Beat VMG1207.3860.0738.9703.5686.8677.2670.8673.3694.3
52°774.7571.8514.6497.6487.3479.9473.9469.6475.5
60°720.8547.1498.5480.1468.0459.1452.2445.2448.5
75°683.2531.1483.5455.7440.3428.2418.6406.1403.0
90°698.8537.4484.2445.6418.9401.7386.9366.9354.2
110°717.5528.2473.8442.0416.0393.8364.1324.8303.2
120°743.1534.9466.5426.8397.4371.5349.1313.3285.2
135°828.7584.6489.5432.8382.5343.9317.9276.9241.3
150°996.9695.3561.3493.6437.8386.6338.9256.9209.7
Run VMG1151.1802.8648.2568.5505.4446.5391.4296.6235.3
Selected Courses
Windward / Leeward1179.2831.4693.5636.0596.1561.8531.1485.0464.8
All purpose895.5646.4556.2514.4484.6460.4438.8408.3393.7
Single Number Scoring Options
Course Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Windward / Leeward606.70.9890
All purpose492.61.2181
Custom scoring options for Australia
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Custom scoring options for Austria
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Brazil
Scoring Option Time On
Time
Upwind "bolina"0.8382
Downwind "popa"1.1477
70% up, 30% down "Ilhabela"0.9120
30% up, 70% down "Ilhabela-inverso"1.0333
Custom scoring options for Bulgaria
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Predominantly Upwind544.91.1012
Predominantly Downwind478.91.2529
Custom scoring options for Canada
Scoring OptionTODTOT Scoring OptionTODTOT Scoring OptionTODTOT Single Number AP504.31.1898 Predom. Rc High380.91.5754 5B SF Bay L/M648.70.9250 TriNum AP Low601.30.9979 Predom. Dn Low708.70.8466 5B SF Bay Med578.71.0369 TriNum AP Med494.51.2134 Predom. Dn L/M543.71.1036 5B SF Bay M/H521.61.1503 TriNum AP High432.81.3865 Predom. Dn Med467.21.2843 5B SF Bay High485.11.2369 TriNum W/L Low798.40.7515 Predom. Dn M/H399.71.5010 5B AP Low656.70.9137 TriNum W/L Med609.00.9853 Predom. Dn High352.41.7025 5B AP L/M544.21.1026 TriNum W/L Hig521.51.1506 ChiMac Up Low653.30.9184 5B AP Med487.71.2304 Predom. Upwind561.71.0682 ChiMac Up Med603.60.9940 5B AP M/H441.21.3599 Predom. Reaching476.91.2580 ChiMac Up High542.11.1067 5B AP High411.01.4597 Predom. Downwind494.41.2136 ChiMac Off Low620.80.9665 5B W/L Low883.90.6788 Predom. Up Low721.30.8319 ChiMac Off Med551.71.0875 5B W/L L/M679.20.8834 Predom. Up L/M581.61.0316 ChiMac Off High463.71.2939 5B W/L Med599.71.0005 Predom. Up Med534.21.1232 ChiMac AP Low634.60.9454 5B W/L M/H534.01.1236 Predom. Up M/H502.31.1944 ChiMac AP Med575.91.0419 5B W/L High489.51.2259 Predom. Up High486.71.2327 ChiMac AP High501.81.1958 W/L 60-40 Low890.40.6738 Predom. Rc Low639.50.9382 BayMac Cove Island721.10.8320 W/L 60-40 L/M690.70.8687 Predom. Rc L/M510.11.1762 BayMac Shore716.20.8377 W/L 60-40 Med617.90.9710 Predom. Rc Med453.41.3232 Harvest Moon415.01.4459 W/L 60-40 M/H561.91.0677 Predom. Rc M/H408.51.4687 5B SF Bay Low750.60.7993 W/L 60-40 High526.91.1388      SA/DSPL Up42.49SA/DSPL Dn110.11
Custom scoring options for Cyprus
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Denmark
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Spain
Scoring Option Time On
Distance
Coastal/Long Distance534.1
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Estonia
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Custom scoring options for Finland
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
FinRating534.11.1235
FinRating, kevyt tuuli869.71.1499
FinRating, kova tuuli411.91.2140
Custom scoring options for France
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Custom scoring options for Germany
Scoring Option Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance1.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low0.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium1.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High1.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low0.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium0.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High1.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
For information
General Purpose Handicap (GPH)545.7
Custom scoring options for Greece
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Saronikos S All Purpose543.21.1046
Saronikos S Upwind636.10.9432
Saronikos S Downwind427.01.4052
Saronikos N All Purpose582.71.0297
Saronikos N Upwind657.10.9131
Saronikos N Downwind491.21.2216
Saronikos SW All Purpose540.51.1101
Saronikos SW Upwind638.20.9401
Saronikos SW Downwind445.31.3473
Saronikos NE All Purpose596.71.0056
Saronikos NE Upwind614.00.9771
Saronikos NE Downwind550.61.0898
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Hungary
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Custom scoring options for Ireland
Scoring OptionTODTOT
Single Number All-Purpose504.31.1898
5-Band All Purpose Low712.50.8421
5-Band All Purpose L/M561.61.0684
5-Band All Purpose Med499.91.2002
5-Band All Purpose M/H450.61.3316
5-Band All Purpose High419.31.4311
Single Number Predominant Upwind542.91.1051
Single Number Predominant Reaching464.01.2931
Single Number Predominant Downwind480.31.2491
5-Band 50-50 Windward/Leeward Low883.90.6788
5-Band 50-50 Windward/Leeward L/M679.20.8834
5-Band 50-50 Windward/Leeward Med599.71.0005
5-Band 50-50 Windward/Leeward M/H534.01.1236
5-Band 50-50 Windward/Leeward High489.51.2259
5-Band 60-40 Windward/Leeward Low890.40.6738
5-Band 60-40 Windward/Leeward L/M690.70.8687
5-Band 60-40 Windward/Leeward Med617.90.9710
5-Band 60-40 Windward/Leeward M/H561.91.0677
5-Band 60-40 Windward/Leeward High526.91.1388
Triple Number 50-50 Windward/Leeward Low798.40.7515
Triple Number 50-50 Windward/Leeward Med609.00.9852
Triple Number 50-50 Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Scoring OptionTODTOT
Single Number 60-40 Windward/Leeward625.30.9595
Triple Number 60-40 Windward/Leeward Low806.00.7444
Triple Number 60-40 Windward/Leeward Med626.10.9583
Triple Number 60-40 Windward/Leeward High551.81.0873
Triple Number All-Purpose Low649.50.9237
Triple Number All-Purpose Med507.31.1826
Triple Number All-Purpose High441.81.3582
Triple Number Predominant Upwind Low666.60.9001
Triple Number Predominant Upwind Med541.41.1082
Triple Number Predominant Upwind High508.41.1801
Triple Number Predominant Reaching Low590.21.0166
Triple Number Predominant Reaching Med470.51.2754
Triple Number Predominant Reaching High392.71.5278
Triple Number Predominant Downwind Low641.10.9359
Triple Number Predominant Downwind Med475.91.2608
Triple Number Predominant Downwind High372.41.6113
Custom scoring options for Israel
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Japan
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Korea
Scoring Option Time On
Distance
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.3
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.4
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.7
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.5
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.0
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.5
Predominantly Upwind544.9
Predominantly Downwind478.9
Predominantly Reaching465.0
Custom scoring options for Lithuania
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Netherlands
Scoring Option Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low0.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium1.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High1.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low0.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium0.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High1.1506
Coastal/Long Distance1.1235
Predominantly Upwind1.1012
Predominantly Downwind1.2529
For information
General Purpose Handicap (GPH)545.7
Custom scoring options for Norway
Scoring Option Time On
Time
Distanseseilas Singeltall  (APH)1.2181
Distanseseilas Trippeltall svak vind0.9979
Distanseseilas Trippeltall mellomvind1.2135
Distanseseilas Trippeltall sterk vind1.3865
Pølsebane Trippeltall svak vind0.7869
Pølsebane Trippeltall mellomvind0.9853
Pølsebane Trippeltall sterk vind1.1506
Motvind Singeltall1.1012
Medvind Singeltall1.2529
Custom scoring options for Portugal
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Custom scoring options for Russia
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Predominantly Upwind544.91.1012
Predominantly Downwind478.91.2529
Custom scoring options for South Africa
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Cape Doctor Inshore470.81.2743
Cape Doctor Coastal398.11.5073
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Custom scoring options for Slovenia
Scoring Option Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low0.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium1.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High1.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low0.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium0.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High1.1506
Custom scoring options for Switzerland
Scoring Option Time On
Time
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low0.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium1.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High1.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low0.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium0.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High1.1506
Custom scoring options for Sweden
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Predominantly Upwind544.91.1012
Predominantly Downwind478.91.2529
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for Ukraine
Scoring Option Time On
Distance 		Time On
Time
Coastal/Long Distance534.11.1235
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Low601.30.9979
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance Medium494.41.2135
Triple Number Coastal/Long Distance High432.71.3865
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Low762.50.7869
Triple Number Windward/Leeward Medium609.00.9853
Triple Number Windward/Leeward High521.51.1506
Performance Curve4 kt 6 kt 8 kt 10 kt 12 kt 14 kt 16 kt 20 kt 24 kt
Coastal/Long Distance1176.4828.5655.4576.0519.2478.7442.4385.7368.2
Custom scoring options for United States of America
Scoring OptionTODTOT Scoring OptionTODTOT Scoring OptionTODTOT Single Number AP504.31.1898 Predom. Dn High352.41.7025 5B AP M/H441.21.3599 TriNum AP Low601.30.9979 Predom. Rc Low639.50.9382 5B AP High411.01.4597 TriNum AP Med494.51.2134 Predom. Rc L/M510.11.1762 5B SF Bay Low750.60.7993 TriNum AP High432.81.3865 Predom. Rc Med453.41.3232 5B SF Bay L/M648.70.9250 TriNum W/L Low798.40.7515 Predom. Rc M/H408.51.4687 5B SF Bay Med578.71.0369 TriNum W/L Med609.00.9853 Predom. Rc High380.91.5754 5B SF Bay M/H521.61.1503 TriNum W/L Hig521.51.1506 5B W/L Low883.90.6788 5B SF Bay High485.11.2369 Predom. Upwind561.71.0682 5B W/L L/M679.20.8834 ChiMac Up Low653.30.9184 Predom. Reaching476.91.2580 5B W/L Med599.71.0005 ChiMac Up Med603.60.9940 Predom. Downwind494.41.2136 5B W/L M/H534.01.1236 ChiMac Up High542.11.1067 Predom. Up Low721.30.8319 5B W/L High489.51.2259 ChiMac Off Low620.80.9665 Predom. Up L/M581.61.0316 W/L 60-40 Low890.40.6738 ChiMac Off Med551.71.0875 Predom. Up Med534.21.1232 W/L 60-40 L/M690.70.8687 ChiMac Off High463.71.2939 Predom. Up M/H502.31.1944 W/L 60-40 Med617.90.9710 ChiMac AP Low634.60.9454 Predom. Up High486.71.2327 W/L 60-40 M/H561.91.0677 ChiMac AP Med575.91.0419 Predom. Dn Low708.70.8466 W/L 60-40 High526.91.1388 ChiMac AP High501.81.1958 Predom. Dn L/M543.71.1036 5B AP Low656.70.9137 BayMac Cove Island721.10.8320 Predom. Dn Med467.21.2843 5B AP L/M544.21.1026 BayMac Shore716.20.8377 Predom. Dn M/H399.71.5010 5B AP Med487.71.2304 Harvest Moon415.01.4459      SA/DSPL Up42.49SA/DSPL Dn110.11
ORC Ref  04560004KD5 Issued on 06/04/2026 Valid until 28/02/2027
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International Certificate2026
HAPPY THOUGHTSUSA 171
US SAILING
1 ROGER WILLIAMS UNI WAY
BRISTOL, RI 02809
USA
Data in meters/kilograms (Metric)
HULL AND APPENDAGES (Lightship Trim)
ClassMELGES 32Measurement26/03/2026HINPlan reviewHull constructionCoredCarbon rudderYesLight stanchionsNoTrim tabNo
Length overall9.685Maximum beam2.936Draft2.146Displacement1,809Wetted area16.21IMS L9.214LSM08.579Accomod. length9.542Sink (kg/mm) 12.57
VCGD-0.138VCGM-0.148 RM Rated (kg·m) 50.7Limit of positive stability(°) 113.7 Stability Index 107.1 BLR index 0.0000Default crew weight553 Declared crew weight 629
Centerboard weightList angle0.0Canting keel angle0.0
PROPELLER
Propeller TypeNo Propeller
Hydro generatorNo
RIG
BackstayAdjustableForestayFixedInner forestayNot installedMast materialCarbonSingle headsail furlerNoMainsail furlerNoArticulated bowspritNoNon-circular riggingNoFiber riggingNoBase of mastFixedRunning backstaysNoCheckstaysNoSpreaders2Rotating mastNo
P13.425IG12.340ISP14.555MDT10.093MDL10.175MDT20.076MDL20.130TL1.825MW0.173GO0.206
E4.720J3.285BAS1.255FSD0.035SFJ0.140SPLWPLTPS5.885BD0.153MWT96.00MCG4.540
PY0.000MDT1Y0.000MDL1Y0.000MDT2Y0.000MDL2Y0.000TLY0.000BASY0.000EY0.000BDY0.000IY0.000EB0.000
Flying Headsail Foretriangles IdISPTPS
FLOTATION AND STABILITY
Calculation methodBoom incliningFlotation Date26/03/2026
SFFP1.040FFM0.963FF0.964LCFcl5.252SG1.0220
SAFP9.480FAM0.679FA0.679LCFsh5.445HBI0.913
W141.5W241.5W341.5W441.5LCFD6.505
PD1291.9PD2290.2PD3289.4PD4289.1
WD4.472PLM9000.00GSA1.0RSA1.0RM50.4
INVENTORY
Fixed Ballast Total0
Total deductible
OTHER ITEMSIdKindDescriptionWeightLCGVCG2Battery12V house battery156.500.301Engine (IC)Stowed outboard6.200.60Total deductible0
ORC Ref  04560004KD5 Issued on 06/04/2026 Valid until 28/02/2027
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International Certificate2026
HAPPY THOUGHTSUSA 171
US SAILING
1 ROGER WILLIAMS UNI WAY
BRISTOL, RI 02809
USA
MAINSAIL
IdMHBMUWMTWMHWMQWAreaMeas.DateCommentMain M0.181.202.103.384.1840.7431/03/2026208700
HEADSAIL
IdHHBHUWHTWHHWHQWHLPHLUBtnFlyingFTAreaMeas.DateCommentLight Jib0.070.540.991.842.623.5212.43YesNo 22.4631/03/2026208701Med Jib0.060.520.981.772.603.5312.45YesNo 22.2131/03/2026208702Hvy Jib0.060.420.861.612.373.3712.20YesNo 19.9931/03/2026208703
ASYMMETRIC SPINNAKER
IdSLUSLESLSHWSFLRatioAreaMeas.DateCommentA2.516.8114.4815.659.459.40101%123.0731/03/2026199898
NON MANUAL POWER CONTROLS (NMP)
SheetsNoMainsail cunninghamNoJib trackNoSpinnaker retrieverNoBoomvangNoHeadsail cunninghamNoTack lineNoOuthaulNoMain travellerNoHalyardsNo
ORC Ref  04560004KD5 Issued on 06/04/2026 Valid until 28/02/2027
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