1969 Beetle Cat

$4,200

Restored in the museum’s Boatshop

This boat, which was raffled off in October 2020, was generously donated back to the museum to sell. All revenue supports museum programming, including our youth boatbuilding programs.

Specifications:

Length Overall – 12′ 4″
Length Waterline – 11′ 8″
Beam – 6′ 0″
Draft with Board Down – 2′ 0″
Draft with Board Up – 0′ 8″
Sail Area – approx. 100 sq. ft.
Weight – approx. 450 lbs.

Hull Construction

Frames – Steam Bent White Oak
Keel and Solid Stem – Steam Bent White Oak
Planking – 1/2” Atlantic White Cedar
Coamings and Rails – White Oak
Deck – 1/2” Atlantic White Cedar Covered with Canvas
Hardware – Custom Silicon Bronze
Fasteners – Galvanized