I built the same boat in 1978 in Maine, pine on oak. I added lee boards to rid myself of the centerboard, not sure it was the best idea. She continues to work out of South Bristol harbor delivering fresh bread and vegetables to the islands along the Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers, known affectionately as the "Bread Boat", but still retains her launched name of "Beth Alison".
35′ Chapelle New Haven Sailing Sharpie (1977) – BETSY D.
I built the same boat in 1978 in Maine, pine on oak. I added lee boards to rid myself of the centerboard, not sure it was the best idea. She continues to work out of South Bristol harbor delivering fresh bread and vegetables to the islands along the Kennebec and Sheepscot Rivers, known affectionately as the "Bread Boat", but still retains her launched name of "Beth Alison".