Cotuit Skiff Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Stanley Butler/Edwin Mairs·1905
Cotuit Skiff drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Cat Rig
LOA
14.41' · 4.39 m
Disp.
515 lbs · 234 kg
First year
1905

The Cotuit Skiff is a quintessential piece of American maritime heritage, representing what is arguably the oldest continuous onedesign racing class in the United States. Originating in the late 19th century—with designs dating back to 1873—this 14foot gaffrigged catboat was specifically engineered to navigate the shallow, tidal waters of Cotuit Bay on Cape Cod. Traditionally constructed with a flatbottomed hull and a broad beam, the design was popularized by the Peckham family and later refined by builders such as the Cotuit Skiff Company, which eventually introduced a fiberglass version to ensure the class's longevity. While its lines appear simple, the boat is a specialized tool for shallowwater tactical racing, serving as the foundational vessel for the Cotuit Mosquito Yacht Club, an organization that has fostered competitive sailing in these skiffs since 1903.

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