23' Menger Catboat

Bittersweet feeling as we put our catboat Reliance up for adoption. She is hull #2 and launched in 1993. Located in Norfolk VA (sailed her up from NC last year). She has a roomy cabin, sleeping 3, with an enclosed head and good headroom. We refurbished her in the past couple of years, and she is a pleasure to sail. Roomy cockpit, easy handling. $39K is a great deal for this boat. Contact rob.reichmeider@gmail.com or cell: 919-819-2786.

Reliance - Gaff-rigged Catboat

Enjoy single-handed racing, cruising for 3, and/or partying for 6 . Strongly-built fiber-glass 1993 Menger 23' completely refitted in 2011 & 2022 with top rated equipment. Yard maintained Yanmar G2M20F diesel (20hp).

Hull designed by Francis Sweithguth (architect of Star Olympic class) with 6'2" headroom, 10' beam, and a sailing draft of 36-42 inches. She can always find a quiet anchorage.

Along with the usual accessories Reliance's running gear includes new: "Z Sails" (Stamford, CT), wind instruments, water speed, Lewmar windlass, 2 new heavy-duty mat batteries, marine charging system, shore power and new wiring. Non-stretch Dyneema rigging/lines have rope clutches. A Delta anchor, powerful Lewmar windlass, 25' chain with 250' rode.

Massive 8'X 8' cockpit has custom white with blue trim cushions, teak table, and outdoor shower. Other exterior fitments include solid-framed Sunbrella dodger, bimini, bikini, and sail cover, man-overboard system, compass, teak boom gallows, jiffy reefing (2).

The 14' cabin includes private fixed head and hot shower, 6" thick blue Sunbrella cushions, matching curtains, LED lights, hot & cold water, galley sink, wing table, and more. The custom teak trim and ash overhead cabin has a brand new opening hatch. A dehumidifier runs when docked to keep her fresh inside.