Description
The Alcort Catfish is a classic fiberglass catamaran sailboat designed by George Patterson and produced by Alcort, Inc. (later under AMF Alcort) from 1964 to the early 1970s. This 13-foot beach catamaran was marketed as a fast, stable, and comfortable entry-level vessel for recreational sailing, day sails, and light racing, offering exceptional performance on all points of sail. It's part of Alcort's lineup of affordable, user-friendly small boats, following the success of their monohull designs like the Sailfish and Sunfish. The Catfish features a simple, self-bailing cockpit and foam flotation for safety, making it ideal for beginners or families on lakes and sheltered coastal waters. With its lightweight construction and high-aspect-ratio sail, it accelerates quickly in light winds but is heavier than modern beach cats, limiting its appeal for high-performance racing today. Production numbers are estimated at a few hundred units, and it's a collectible "novelty" among Alcort enthusiasts.
