The original Catspaw Dinghy is a traditional planked boat designed by Joel White. Deja Vu is an adaptation of the design to strip plank construction which consists of 1 X 1/2 inch yellow cedar strips edge glued together covered by fiberglass cloth. The transom and seating is constructed from Khaya (also know as French Mahogany). There is no internal frame so that this a very smooth, uncluttered interior. Another design change was to bring the sides of the rear seat forward to form side benches to sit on while sailing. Previous experience with sailing the Catspaw showed that the only place to sit while sailing was on the floor.. The builder constructed the traditional Catspaw many years ago and so has revisited building the boat – hence the name.
