The eastern shores of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, are among the most beautiful waterways in New England, bordered by endless white sand beaches, towering dunes, and low marshes. One could spend a lifetime exploring the bays and coves there without growing restless; however, much of this region is too shallow for even the most modest cruising boat. For this reason, the maritime history of the Cape is built upon the decks of catboats. The widespread use of these wide, shallow-draft, easily handled boats has certainly diminished since their hardworking days as fishing and all-purpose boats for shallow waters, but the appreciation and love of the type has never been lost. In many New England anchorages, chances are good that there will be one or two catboats enjoying the skinny water the rest of us are only able to explore with our jeans rolled up.
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