CATSPAW SAILING DINGHY
SPECS:
LOA: 12' 9" // Beam: 4' 6" // Draft (Centerboard Up): 6.5" // Centerboard Down: 1' 6" // Sail Area: 63 sq ft // Weight: 150 lbs
FINISH:
Mahogany or Teak
CONSTRUCTION:
traditional plank on frame method
OPTIONS:
Teak wood
PRICING:
from $39,599 // Call for custom quote
Our Catspaw Dinghy is Joel White’s interpretation of Nat Herreshoff’s classic Columbia Dinghy. The Catspaw Dinghy is the perfect choice for those who need a larger yacht tender. It is a lovely boat to row and is stiff enough under sail to stand up to a good breeze.
One of our favorite customers has owned his catspaw dinghy for ten years. He says, “It may possibly be the best investment I have ever made, at least the most soul satisfying one.” He is definitely experiencing the pride of ownership which comes from owning a beautiful handcrafted boat.
The Catspaw dinghy is a fun boat to row, is a wonderful boat for teaching sailing fundamentals to young children,and is a perfect boat for family picnics.It is also a fine vessel to explore near and far harbors, coves and just general messing about on the water.
AN ALL-AROUND WONDERFUL BOAT
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CONSTRUCTION
Our Catspaw dinghy is built to our uncompromising standards in the traditional manner using native Maine cedar over bent white oak frames with bronze hardware and hand-peened copper rivet fastenings. Your Catspaw can be oiled, varnished or painted in your choice of colors.
OUR CATSPAW GALLERY
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
OUR BOATS
"It's not just a boat but a work of art, and as much as I love rowing it, I also love seeing it rocking in the water when I look out our window... we continue to enjoy it enormously."
JOHN S.
12' Whitehall Owner
"It’s a delightful boat to row. Having a special boat makes it special. I’ve had people run down to their dock and say; that’s a beautiful boat! I’ll never be an artist but I’m rowing a piece of art."
RICHARD B.
Penobscot Wherry Owner
"The boat exceeded all our expectations... people of all ages stop to admire and comment on the excellent workmanship, quality and finish... one of the nicest small wooden boats we have ever seen and owned."
JOHN T.
Chaisson Dory Owner
"The boat is just incredibly beautiful and we feel so lucky to have it... we’re really appreciative"
JANA L.
Cottrell Boat Owner
"It may possibly be the best investment I ever made, at least the most soul satisfying one."
JONATHAN W.
Cottrell Catspaw Owner