Passengers are welcome to move about the boat from cabin-top to cockpit or into the cabin. All seating areas are comfortably padded and excellent back support is available in most seats. Handicapped passengers are readily accommodated in safety and comfort, however a wheelchair cannot be used on board. Catboats were developed in the early 1800's and used extensively around Cape Cod for all types of coastal fishing and local transport. Working Catboats saw their peak use about a century ago.
Catboats are now very popular for cruising and racing.
The Eventide was built in Kingston, Ma. in 1933, the last and largest of several big cats built by George Shiverick. The Eventide is thoroughly inspected annually by U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Officers and certified for up to 22 passengers. It is equipped with all safety equipment required by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Eventide is equipped with an FCC inspected and licensed VHF radio station. Your Captain, Marcus Sherman is licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard.