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 Barnstable Cat Boat, the Fisher Cat, the Haven 12 1/2, the Indian,the Howard Skiff, and Custom Wooden projects. Boats For Sale.

New for 2011 is our beautiful 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

If you haven't seen our newest cat boat offering, the Fisher Cat, you've got to check it out here: Fisher Cat

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'.