The Catboat has been recognized as one of the true American boats. Its most successful version was developed for the difficult fishing and lobstering conditions along Massachusetts' Cape Cod. the crew of one or two men worked as much as 30 miles offshore in shallow waters with strong tides and, when done, raced to market with their catch. The boats had to be shoal-draft, fast, seaworthy, weatherly, handy and inexpensive.

This model is of plank0on-bulkhead construction with mahogany and basswood laser-cut parts. Material for planking, cabin, deck, center-board and spars, as well as rigging line and sailcloth, is included, along with all needed fittings, display cradle and instructions.