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bello

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3. A Cat Boat

Reply to c-rational (Reply #1)

Mon Sep 27, 2021, 10:08 AM

Sep 2021

I’m pretty sure that the boat pictured is a “cat boat”. As in it doesn’t have a jib, just the main sail. And she should be balanced, cat boats are often designed to be sailed by a small crew, singled handed even. Makes for a great cruising boat. -B

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Windy in front of my house this afternoon! Southern MD [View all] elleng Sep 2021 OP

Nice shot. Under mainsail only, but she looks balanced. c-rational Sep 2021 #1

Yes she does. elleng Sep 2021 #2

A Cat Boat bello Sep 2021 #3

My my, you are correct. Good eye and I learned something new. Thanks. c-rational Sep 2021 #4