14' Philip Rhodes Palmer Scott CATBOAT

sailboat cat boat fiberglass- 14 - design by Philip Rhodes 🇺🇸

Day Sailor

Fiberglass Sailboat CATBOAT
-Design by the famous Philip Rhodes.
13.5-foot in length and a beamy wide 5.5-foot beam.

Currently she is smooth sailing in the Thimble Islands in Branford CT. There is no better sailing, more comfortable, better balanced , well performing Catboat anywhere. Perfect for everyone from beginner to expert.

The Wood Pussy catboat, is a classic day-sailer. This newer boat is fiberglass with a classic royal blue hull with wood teak rails, rudder, tiller and mast. Outfitted with Original brass fittings for a truly nautical proud presentation.

🔧 Specifications

Designed by Philip Rhodes in 1945.
Originally built by Palmer Scott Boat Works.
It was intended as a versatile day-sailer suitable for both junior training and adult recreation.
Length Overall (LOA): 13.5ft
Beam: 6.5 ft
Hull Weight: 430 lbs
Mast Height: 23.5 ft
Sail Area: 130 sq ft
Crew: 13
Construction: Originally wood; fiberglass versions introduced in the 1960s
Rig: Catboat (single sail) Marconi not gaff rigged for better performance.

The name Wood Pussy is a colloquial term for a skunk, chosen by Rhodes to reflect the boats charming yet spirited nature