I recall smh (Merrill Hall, owner of this site and also a marine surveyor and Contessa owner) said that the lines were from molds...however, yes, we must be careful indeed of what we read, as the article refers to the 32 hull: yes, it was two halves, however, the 26 is a markedly different boat, hull-wise, than the 32, the keel (therefore entire bottom really) being almost totally opposite. (in my oh so humble opinion and observation, anyways!)
“You get a boat for only one reason, because you want one. If you’re worried about being practical, forget boats.”