Help ID This Old Woodie

We receive a surprising number of requests for help in identifying various boats. Between the collective experience of the staff and the wonder that is Google, we can usually come up with an accurate ID but sometimes we’re presented with a real challenge, such as this one from Brian Carl.

"I recently purchased a 17-ft mahogany-on-oak sloop and have no idea who built it. The sloop was built in either 1934 or 1937, depending on which paperwork you’re looking at. The make on the title is ‘SPCNS’ and she has a beam of 7 feet. As you can see, she’s in need of some major TLC.

"It appears she was originally from Newport Beach (see the 1972 Polaroid) and was trailered to Lake Almanor. I bought her there and she is now in Graeagle, elevation 4,300 feet in the pines. Lake Tahoe is only one hour away when she’s ready.

"I learned to sail as a kid in Newport Harbor so I had to buy and restore her. I named her Gallant Lady after the yachts my family had in Newport Beach. Any information about her beginnings would be appreciated."

If you know anything about this diamond in the rough, please email Brian directly.