2025 BB Swan Catboat Totally Restored

Slide aboard and you’ll notice how thoughtfully this BB Swan has been brought back to life. The wide, uncluttered cockpit gives you room to stretch out, handle sheets with ease, or tuck in a couple of friends for an evening sail. Low freeboard keeps you close to the water, while the cat rig’s single sail means fewer lines to fuss with and more time simply sailing. The tiller is light and responsive, making short-tacking up narrow channels a pleasure instead of a chore. Storage lockers are neatly finished, hardware is properly bedded, and the brightwork invites a second look at the dock. It’s a compact classic that feels cared for in all the right ways.

In these waters, where conditions can shift from glassy calm to choppy breezes in a single afternoon, this catboat really shines. The beamy hull and shallow draft let you nose into quiet coves, explore skinny backwaters, and still feel solid when the afternoon seabreeze fills in. With the simple cat rig, you can be off the mooring and sailing in minutes, ideal for quick after-work runs or relaxed weekend gunkholing. The boat’s manageable size makes slips, moorings, and winter storage easier to find and afford, while the classic profile turns heads whether you’re ghosting along the shoreline or riding out a sunset at anchor.