The Menger cat 23 is a 22.5ft gaff head cat designed by Menger/Sweisguth and built in fiberglass by Menger Boatworks (USA) between 2003 and 2009.
The Menger cat 23 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Menger cat 23 | ||
| Length | 22.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 20.04 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.01 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.57 | ||
| Capsize | 2.15 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.19 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Gaff head Cat | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 435 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 34 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 12 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 55 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Menger Boatworks (USA) | ||
| Designer | Menger/Sweisguth | ||
| First built | 2003 | ||
| Last built | 2009 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |