The Catspaw Dinghy is the result of designer Joel White’s 10% expansion of Nat Herreshoff’s well-known Columbia Dinghy from the 1890’s. The Catspaw is 12 ft 8 inches overall and White added a 63 sq ft sprits’l and centerboard. The rig can be simply rolled up on the mast and stowed within the boat. There are two rowing stations and the transom will take a 2 HP outboard motor. The original design was lap strake planked. White made this one carvel. The Catspaw is planked with white cedar and fastened with copper and bronze. The ribs, stem, keel and centerboard are white oak. Her gunwales are ash and cypress, and white cedar is used for the seats. The centerboard trunk, rudder, and transom are constructed from Honduras mahogany, finished bright along with the spruce spares. All other parts are well painted to save on maintenance and she is light enough for two people to carry her down to the water’s edge. The Catspaw dinghy is a lovely boat with very sweet lines and ease in use. She comes with or without a trailer.
She is handsome on the water, capable of carrying four for a pleasant sail or fishing outing. Click here to see more detailed pictures of the Catspaw Dinghy and some of the boat restorations we have worked on.
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