Boat : 2004 MENGER 19′ CATBOAT
Boat name : “TRES BIEN”
Asking price : $18,900
Boat location : Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
The Menger Cat 19 (often referred to as the Menger 19) is a classic fiberglass, gaff-rigged cruising catboat designed by David Menges. Built by Menger Boatworks in Babylon, New York, from 1990 until the early 2000s.
It is quite roomy and provides a stable sailing experience.
It features a plumb stem, a wide 8’6″ beam, and a large, unbalanced “barn door” rudder. The massive sail area—around 270 to 310 square feet—allows it to sail beautifully in light air, though owners are encouraged to reef early as the wind picks up. The Menger 19 includes a built-in recess for a portable head.
“Tres Bien” has always been Stored inside w/trickle charge in winter.
This 2004 Menger 19 Features:Yanmar 1GM10 inboard diesel engine (No engine hour gauge) See video.
Oil was changed in Fall of 2025 (Synthetic) and sale will include ½ gallon of new oil & a new filter.
Oil filter socket for wrench and Oil extraction pump
Trailer included with sale.
Unique Tabernacle mast!
Winter Cover included as well.
Beautiful teak trim with Bow Pulpit and Boom rests (2) recently varnished.
2 x Group 24 dual purpose 12v marine batteries included
2 newer secured battery boxes onboard
Boat was sanded/Bottom paint Fall 2025 9) Rebuilt/stiffened rudder, Fall 2024
Lazy jack system in good shape
Original Sail (2004) is in good condition with sail cover
Standing/running rigging in good condition with 2 reef points and
1st reef is single line jiffy from cockpit
Wind vane included
Slide out sink / storage, newer Head
CQR anchor with chain & 100 ft of line
Compass
4 Dock lines & 2 fenders
Cabin & Cockpit cushions
Running lights, cabin lights
Bilge pump
3 vest style life jackets, 2 overhead type (Mae West like!!)
Throwable cushions included
Custom swim ladder included
Companionway hatch screen included.
Anything on board at time of showing is included and manuals can go with the boat!
| Hull Type: | Keel/Cbrd. |
| Rigging Type: | Gaff head Cat |
| LOA: | 19.00 ft / 5.79 m |
| LWL: | 18.42 ft / 5.61 m |
| S.A. (reported): | 270.00 ft² / 25.08 m² |
| Beam: | 8.00 ft / 2.44 m |
| Displacement: | 2,900.00 lb / 1,315 kg |
| Ballast: | 600.00 lb / 272 kg |
| Max Draft: | 4.50 ft / 1.37 m |
| Min Draft: | 1.83 ft / 0.56 m |
| Construction: | FG |
| First Built: | 1990 |
| Builder: | Menger Boatworks (USA) |
| Designer: |
ENGINE :
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 1GM10 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2004 |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
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