Name/Title
Cat Ketch Rigged Skiff 1Entry/Object ID
2026.A.2.1Description
Model Cat Ketch Rigged Skiff boat is rigged for two sails on masts. The mast in the bow refers to a cat rig; the second mast ahead of the helm (steering) describes a ketch rig. Unpainted wood construction with a section coming down at the bow that is not seen on the other two. Rudder at the stern is not as deep as the other boats. Three rectangular seat sections. Keel can be raised into the boat and dropped down when needed.
A skiff refers to a flat-bottomed utility small craft. A boat of similar but much larger design appears in a historic photo of a Wischmeyer Hotel group outing.
Stand.Collection
Wischmeyer Family CollectionDimensions
Height
20 inWidth
6-1/2 inDepth
4 inLength
23 inDimension Notes
Side of boat depth is 2.75". Stand L 18" x W 6.5" x H 2.25"