Since 1938 we have specialized in the care of and construction of wooden boats as well as traditional fiberglass boats.

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.

Beetle Cat maintenance and restorations have been one of our specialties since our founding.

If you haven't seen our NEW Fisher Cat yet, 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'.