MELODY 10
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 10 ft |
| Beam | 4.25 ft |
| Draft | 1.05 ft/ 0.26 ft min |
| Displacement | 128 lb |
About the MELODY 10
Photo by Harry E. Mellin. Courtesy of Mark Mellin. Originally offered finished or as kits. Seen mostly in California, (USA).
The Melody 10 is a historic 10.0 ft trailerable sailboat designed by William Ashcraft and built by John C. Beery/Basin Boatcraft (USA) in 1951. With a hull count of ?, this lightweight vessel weighs only 128.0 lb and features a 4.25 ft beam, representing a specific niche of very small, early post-war American sailboats.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for casual day sailing on protected inland waters or very sheltered coastal bays due to its minimal displacement and shallow 1.05 ft draft. It is ideal for single-handers or couples seeking a low-cost, easy-to-trailer entry into sailing rather than serious cruising.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 128.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 3.37, the Melody 10 is not suitable for offshore or bluewater passage making. Its light weight and small size restrict it to calm, protected waters where heavy weather is unlikely.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 10-foot trailerables from the 1950s such as the O'Day 10 or early C&C 10s, which share similar dimensions and roles as beach-launched day sailers. These vessels are comparable because they prioritize ease of transport and simple handling over performance or seaworthiness.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the MELODY 10 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 10ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the MELODY 10yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a MELODY 10? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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