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Menger Cat 19
Designer: Menger  ·  Builder: Menger Boatworks (Usa)  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Menger Cat 19

Finding detailed information about the Menger Cat 19 proves challenging, as this sailboat appears to be a lesser-documented design with limited specifications readily available. Based on its catamaran configuration and 19-foot length, this boat likely falls into the small multihull category designed for recreational sailing and possibly light coastal cruising. Catamarans of this size typically offer excellent stability and shallow draft capabilities, making them well-suited for protected waters, bays, and nearshore sailing. The twin-hull design would provide good initial stability and deck space relative to the boat's overall length, characteristics that appeal to sailors seeking a stable platform for day sailing or learning multihull sailing techniques. Without comprehensive specifications, potential buyers should expect this boat to handle best in moderate conditions typical of inland lakes and protected coastal areas. The Menger name doesn't appear prominently in mainstream sailboat manufacturing, suggesting this may be a limited production or regional builder's design. Prospective owners researching the Menger Cat 19 would benefit from connecting with existing owners or sailing communities familiar with smaller catamaran designs to gain insights into the boat's sailing characteristics, construction quality, and overall performance capabilities.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 19.00 ft / 5.79 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.42 ft / 5.61 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 2,900.00 lb / 1,315 kg
Ballast 600.00 lb / 272 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type Gaff head Cat
Construction FG
Designer Menger
Builder Menger Boatworks (USA)
First Built 1990
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
326
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
20.69
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
207.15
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.16 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.83 ft / 0.56 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 270.00 ft² / 25.08 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 207.15
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Menger Cat 19 ★
19.0 ft
Cornish Coble
19.0 ft
Oday 19
19.0 ft
Thom Cat 19
19.0 ft
LWL
Menger Cat 19 ★
18.4 ft
Cornish Coble
13.3 ft
Oday 19
16.7 ft
Thom Cat 19
18.4 ft
Beam
Menger Cat 19 ★
8.0 ft
Cornish Coble
6.0 ft
Oday 19
7.8 ft
Thom Cat 19
8.0 ft
Displacement
Menger Cat 19 ★
2 lbs
Cornish Coble
599 lbs
Oday 19
2 lbs
Thom Cat 19
2 lbs
Ballast
Menger Cat 19 ★
600 lbs
Cornish Coble
Oday 19
300 lbs
Thom Cat 19
600 lbs
Sail Area
Menger Cat 19 ★
Cornish Coble
131 sq ft
Oday 19
179 sq ft
Thom Cat 19
270 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Menger Cat 19 ★
326 s/nm
Cornish Coble
Oday 19
220 s/nm
Thom Cat 19
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Menger Cat 19 ★
Cornish Coble
29.5
Oday 19
17.9
Thom Cat 19
21.3
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Menger Cat 19 ★
Cornish Coble
5.7
Oday 19
11.9
Thom Cat 19
15.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Menger Cat 19 ★
Cornish Coble
2.85
Oday 19
2.45
Thom Cat 19
2.25
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Menger Cat 19 ★
207
Cornish Coble
115
Oday 19
Thom Cat 19
Hull Speed
Menger Cat 19 ★
Cornish Coble
4.9 kts
Oday 19
5.5 kts
Thom Cat 19
5.8 kts
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