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19′ Modified Nielsen Fern Spitzgatter (2019) – MURRELET

Wonderfully inspiring. Thank you Bertram.
Mike Smith
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22′ Muscongus Bay Sloop (1970) – SWAN’S ISLE

Fantastic! This boat would make you wince if you sailed by her in your new boat with half the displacement, and three times the freeboard. I'm sure it would make you think twice!
Mike Smith
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36′ Newick Trimaran (1994) – DRIFTER [SOLD]

Fantastic. I got a chance to spend time with Dick before he passed away. He told me his one concern with buyers of his boats was that they loaded them with too much weight for the design. I hope you keep it simple as you make improvements. Such a lovely boat. Thanks.
Mike Smith
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35′ Chapelle New Haven Sailing Sharpie (1977) – BETSY D.

So fantastic. This helps us get over our cultural amnesia that anything old was any good, or worth recreating. Obviously, Catalina Yachts is not going to tool up for this. Luckily, it's still a boat you can build in your backyard. The tragedy is how few of them get built. Thanks again, Mike from Napa
Mike Smith
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20′ Leathers Yawl (1880) – BARBASHELA

Good job you two! What an inspiration. This is what rescuing a treasure is all about. Thanks, Mike from Napa
Mike Smith
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21′ Lake Champlain Sailing Sharpie (1996) – WOODWIND

Fantastic. I would love to see a Sharpie Revival! Mike in Napa
Mike Smith