I was at my home in Ocean Isle Beach NC when a gaggle of city workers descended on the city pump in front of the house. I went out to find out what was going on. They explained what they were doing and then one of the fellows asked if that was a "hutch boat", pointing to my Com-pac 16 sitting in the driveway. If you mean a Com-pac made by Hutchins then yes! He then said his uncle, Buck Thomas, founded the company.
A little late to chime in but..
Interesting. Researched further, found that Keith wrote about Buck here:
http://www.sailboatrichlands.com/history.html
I am in the Carolinas as well, but near Charlotte. Nearest coastal sailing would be Charleston Harbor, but i would like to sail the Neuse some day, when I have enough time to do it right.