diff --git a/cad/zcad/Makefile b/cad/zcad/Makefile
index a9c598ffd2fd..113687c23f5d 100644
--- a/cad/zcad/Makefile
+++ b/cad/zcad/Makefile
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ PKGNAMESUFFIX=	${LAZARUS_PKGNAMESUFFIX}
 MAINTAINER=	danfe@FreeBSD.org
 COMMENT=	Simple CAD program
 
+BROKEN=		fails to patch
+
 USES=		dos2unix fpc lazarus:flavors tar:xz
 USE_GITHUB=	yes
 GH_ACCOUNT=	zamtmn