Cape Cod Cat Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Cat Rig

LOA

17' · 5.18 m

Disp.

2,200 lbs · 998 kg

First year

1971

The Cape Cod Cat is a 17foot fiberglass tribute to the traditional workboats that once defined the Atlantic seaboard. Designed as a versatile pocket cruiser, this model is built by the Cape Cod Shipbuilding Co. with an emphasis on the "overbuilt" philosophy that has sustained the yard for over a century. Unlike modern, lightweight performance boats, the Cape Cod Cat prioritizes stability, a massive cockpit, and the timeless aesthetics of a gaffrigged sail. Its design features a traditional plumb bow, a sweeping sheer line, and a barndoor rudder, all of which contribute to its reputation as a seaworthy vessel capable of handling the choppy waters of Buzzards Bay and beyond.