When Elise Brewster decided to restore the hull of her wooden sloop, Corsair, to varnished bare wood, people told her that was “crazy!” But Elise was determined, and the result is a gorgeous improvement to the 1960 built Slabby Larson 28. I owe it to Cree, stated Elise – he was one of the few to offer encouragement and valuable advice. Berkeley Marine Center welcomes Do it Yourselfers.