Cat (Marconi) • Centerboard Dinghy • Built 1943
Rhodes Design #491
Originally commissioned by Donald B. Abbott as a junior trainer as well as a day-sailer for adults.
The PUFFIN, sailed in New England waters and the LAUDERDALE ONE-DESIGN seen in Florida (USA), have the same hull but with a sloop rig.
Fiberglass construction adopted by the mid 1950's.