Dory boat

Links to Dory boat plans, many free Dory boat plans, boat building information including plywood stitch and glue.

Dave learned that the boat had been built in Knysna by a well-respected family-run boatyard called Lucky Bean Marine. It was a 12′ dory designed in 1947 by Francis Kinney. Kinney is best known for revising Norman Skene’s 1904 classic, Elements of Yacht Design. Skene himself had revised the book several times, and Kinney continued the updating between 1962 to 1973. Kinney included the lines and offsets of his dory in the 8th edition of Elements.

Time and again stories surface that distinguish the humble dory as a historically significant boat. A faithful reader named Michael contacted me recently to share his passion for these simple boats. It’s always good to hear stories of how well a dory has served its owner, often against odds. The setting for this story is the yet untamed wilderness of Alaska, in the 1970’s, when young adventurers arrived with dreams of becoming wealthy salmon fishermen. Michael begins his tale: “My first dory…

Newfoundland fishing boat or dory at Petty Harbour. Newfoundland. Photo from Verena Matthew's Alamy image library.

The 23' planing dory, a fast, comfortable custom built wood dory that makes a fine cruising or day boat

Lunenburg Dory by Todd Bonita

The mizzen’s partners and step are built into the aft end of the motor well. Note the jigsaw-puzzle joints connecting the plywood pieces. #smallboats #sailboat #southwester #dory #boats

CLC Southwester Dory Sailing Motor Launch Boat Kit

Posts about John Dory written by Alan Houghton - waitematawoodys.com founder

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