Menger cat 17
8 / 18 - score 60%
The Menger cat 17 is a 17.0ft gaff head cat designed by Menger and built in fiberglass by Menger Boatworks (USA) since 1983.
The Menger cat 17 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top half. It is a good choice.
Menger cat 17 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 68%
| Model | Menger cat 17 | ||
| Length | 17 ft (37%) | the closest to 18.04 ft | |
| Beam | 8 ft (100%) | the closest to 8 ft | |
| Draft | 1.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 25%
| Sail area / displ. | 23.70 (25%) | the closest to 25.51 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 22.73 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 218.64 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 12.79 | ||
| Capsize | 2.46 |
Hull 77%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 16.50 ft (77%) | the closest to 16.73 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 2200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.44 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Gaff head Cat | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 250 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 23 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 | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Menger Boatworks (USA) | ||
| Designer | Menger | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |