Menger Cat 19 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

19' · 5.79 m

Disp.

2,900 lbs · 1,315 kg

First year

1990

The Menger Cat 19 represents a quintessential evolution of the Cape Cod catboat, reimagined for the fiberglass era by William and Andrew Menger. Launched as a more substantial alternative to the Menger 17, this 19foot vessel maximizes the traditional catboat virtues of an enormous beam and a shallow draft. It was designed specifically to navigate the thin waters of the Great South Bay of Long Island, yet its robust construction and heavy displacement make it a capable pocket cruiser for coastal exploration. According to the current builder, Thompson Boatworks, the model continues to be a staple for those seeking a "big" small boat that can be easily trailered and launched while providing the interior volume of a much larger vessel.