Melges I-20 Scow Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Melges I20 Scow, often referred to as the Inland 20, represents a significant evolutionary step in the storied tradition of American scow racing. Developed by Melges Performance Sailboats to bridge the gap between the singlehanded MC Scow and the larger, more crewintensive C and E Scows, the I20 was designed as a modern, highperformance racing machine for a twoperson crew. Unlike its flatbottomed predecessors, the I20 features a distinctive "tunnel hull" design—a pair of shallow longitudinal channels integrated into the hull form. This engineering choice allows the boat to maintain the legendary speed of a scow while offering increased stability and a more forgiving ride in the choppy conditions often found on inland lakes. Its introduction brought modern sail handling, including an asymmetric spinnaker and a retractable bowsprit, to the scow community, cementing its place as a favorite for competitive tactical racing.