Menger Cat 19
Description
The Menger Cat 19 is a classic gaff‑rigged cruising catboat designed by David Menges and built by Menger Boatworks in Babylon, New York, from the mid‑1980s until the mid‑2000s. Inspired by traditional Cape Cod working catboats but built in rugged hand‑laid fiberglass, the Cat 19 was the company’s most popular cruiser, with several hundred hulls produced. It offers a remarkably roomy cabin for its size, shallow draft, a simple unstayed mast, and a powerful gaff sail, making it equally suitable for sheltered bays and coastal cruising. Features include a wide, stable hull, generous cockpit, optional overnighting accommodations for two, a portable head, and easy trailerability. Owners prize it for its blend of heritage looks, straightforward handling, and practical comfort.
Construction Details
| Designer | David Menges |
|---|---|
| Builder | Menger Boatworks (USA) |
| Length | 19.167 ft |
| LOA | 19.167 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 2400 lb |
| Ballast | 500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.800 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | - |
|---|---|
| j | - |
| p | 11.83 ft |
| e | 18.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | 11.83 ft | 18.66 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Menger Cat 19 - GAFF MAIN
| Luff | * 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.66 ft - (5688 mm) |
| Leech | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 89.46 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Head | 13 ft - (3962 mm) |
| Area | * 249.97 ft² |
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