THETIS
This sloop is an Ebihen 16. I built it using plans from French naval architect Francois Vivier and a kit from Hewes & Co., Blue Hill ME. The kit was comprised of CNC-cut Okume plywood. It has a steel centerboard built by Nautilus Marine of Ellsworth ME, sails cut by Douglas Fowler of Ithaca NY, spars built by Jim Elk of Bar Harbor ME, a bronze traveler built by Doak’s Machine Shop, and many pieces of mahogany cut by Hewes & Co. It took three summers to build. It required turning over twice during construction, using the strength of about 10 neighbors.
Design Specifications
20'
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6'
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(Duplicates) Designer Name
Francois Vivier
Type/Rig/Power
Sloop with outboard motor in well
Builder Name
Sheldon K. Hines
Home Port
Little Deer Isle ME
Launching Date
