Woodpussy
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The WoodPussy is a 13½’ catboat
designed by Philip Rhodes
. The first boats were constructed in 1945 by Palmer Scott Boat Works. These boats were wood with wooden masts. The class switched to fiberglass hulls in the early 1960s. It is estimated that 800-850 hulls were constructed by Palmer Scott, MarScott and O'Day.
Today there are four fleets of WoodPussys: Monmouth Boat Club and Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club, both in New Jersey. Crystal Lake Yacht Club, Frankfort, MI and NorthEast WoodPussy Association, Long Island, NY. The WoodPussy is used for both daysailing and racing.
The Weeks Yacht Yard in New York is now building new fiberglass WoodPussys.
Catboat
A catboat , or a cat-rigged sailboat, is a sailing vessel characterized by a single mast carried well forward ....
designed by Philip Rhodes
Philip Rhodes
Philip Leonard Rhodes was a prolific naval architect of extraordinary range. He was particularly known for the wholesome good looks and sailing qualities of his yacht designs. He designed vessels from 123' motor-sailors to 7' dinghies, from hydrofoil racers to giant motor yachts. His work also...
. The first boats were constructed in 1945 by Palmer Scott Boat Works. These boats were wood with wooden masts. The class switched to fiberglass hulls in the early 1960s. It is estimated that 800-850 hulls were constructed by Palmer Scott, MarScott and O'Day.
Today there are four fleets of WoodPussys: Monmouth Boat Club and Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club, both in New Jersey. Crystal Lake Yacht Club, Frankfort, MI and NorthEast WoodPussy Association, Long Island, NY. The WoodPussy is used for both daysailing and racing.
The Weeks Yacht Yard in New York is now building new fiberglass WoodPussys.
Specifications Under Current Rules
- Number of crew 1-2
- LOA 13 in 6 in (4.11 m)
- Beam 6 in 0 in (1.83 m)
- Hull weight 430 lb (195 kg)
- Mast Height 23.5 ft (7.2 m)
- Sail Area 130 sq ft (12.1 m²)