Beetle Cats

Annually, IYRS restores Beetle Cat sailboats in the first year in the Boatbuilding & Restoration program. At the end of the school year, IYRS typically has several of these boats for sale. Buyers can choose their hull color depending on date of purchase.

LOA: 12′ 4″; Beam: 6′.

Fully restored Beetle Cats ^TM are available for delivery annually at competitive pricing, complete with sails, and beautiful bronze hardware. The Beetle Company began building these charming catboats in 1921. In 1946, the Concordia Company purchased the molds from John Beetle and continued to build the boats. Today, Beetle, Inc. carries on building them in traditional wood construction. More than 3,000 have been launched. The Beetle Cat is the foundation of the first year of the IYRS Boatbuilding & Restoration program. 

For inquiries, please email Bill Kenyon or call 401.848.5777 x213.