Info Request--Otto Backman, Winter Harbor

[Bill Henchy]

I'm looking for some help on the history of my boat. It's a 1955 Classic Maine lobster boat, built by Otto Backman, whom I am told was from Winter Harbor, ME. The boat was formerly named "She's Able II", and is a marvelous example of craftmanship, and well named by its former owners, as it handles exceptionally in any kind of slop (though it is quite wet). The boat is 34 ft loa, 9.5 feet beam, skeg built cedar on oak, and in great condition. I absolutely love it, but cannot find any information on the history of the boat, or of its builder.

I'd appreciate a reply from anybody who knows anything about either the boat or the builder.

Thanks much--Happy Holidays!

[ 12-28-2003, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: Bill Henchy ]