Menger Cat 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

22.5' · 6.86 m

Displ.

6,500 lbs · 2,948 kg

First year

1990

The Menger Cat 23, later produced as the Thom Cat 23, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the traditional Cape Cod catboat. Designed by the fatherandson team of William and Andrew Menger, this 22'6" vessel is often described as a "big little boat," a reputation earned by its extraordinary 10foot beam. This width, nearly half the boat’s length, provides a level of stability and internal volume typically reserved for cruisers in the 30foot range. Originally built in Babylon, New York, the Menger Cat 23 was specifically engineered to navigate the shallow, shoaly waters of Long Island’s South Shore, utilizing a heavy centerboard design that allows for a draft of just over two feet with the board up. Following the closure of Menger Boatworks in 2004, the legacy and tooling were preserved by Thompson Boatworks, which continues to support the fleet and offer new builds under the Thom Cat name.