Since 1938 we have specialized in the care of and construction of wooden boats as well as traditional fiberglass boats. We build classic boats for contemporary people. We will maintain your traditional small boat to yacht-like standards.

We are the Builders of the following Traditional-Looking Fiberglass boats, the Barnstable Cat Boat, the Fisher Cat, the Indian,the Howard Skiff, and the Wooden Haven 12 1/2, as well as Custom Wooden projects. Boats For Sale.

The newest project we're working on is the eZ/21 Lifting Keel Daysailer, the eZ/21.

Beetle Cat maintenance and restorations have been one of our specialties since our founding. We also Restore and Maintain many boats. Wooden Boat Restorations are always sought. See photos of some recent Restorations at Past Jobs We'll maintain your boat to the highest standard.

An aerial shot of Howard Boats' waterfront shop and the Barnstable Yacht Club.

Howard Boats is located on Cape Cod, right on Barnstable Harbor. Whether you want to have a new boat built, an old boat restored, or just have your present boat maintained like a yacht we can take care of it.

The view from the roof at Howard Boats.

The Fisher Cat (14'3") and the Barnstable Cat Boat (12'4")

An early Fall sail in 'GEM'.