Tom,
We don't get those kind of winds and waves here in Indiana. The great lakes are another story, tho.
To give the Catboat its due credit, I can see where its strong points, roominess, comfort, INITIAL stability, shallow draft, etc could make it a fine river launch or great platform at the local bass tournament. Do I sound like a boater, yet?
Ted Brewer sure is a nice guy. After establishing that he is also an avid model railroader, we exchanged several emails of some of our favorite creations in that hobby.
check this out it'll bring tears to the eyes of anyone who builds ANYTHING in wood.
http://4largescale.com/fletch/d40.htm