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Dory
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a 16' rowing dory
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Build in PLYWOOD
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Characteristics
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Length overall
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15'-6"
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Beam
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4'-7"
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Depth amidships
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19"
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Average passengers
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1-3
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Weight (approx.)
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200 lbs.
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Hull type: Flat bottomed, developed for 3/8" sheet
plywood planking.
Power: Oars or sculling
Can the hull be extended or shortened? Yes. Up to 10%
by re-spacing the frames from the aft end of the stem
to the transom a proportional amount. We do not
recommend increasing the beam.
Trailer: Designed for use with Glen-L Series 1000 boat
trailer plans.
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Our DORY is ideal for launching or landing through the surf in
coastal areas, or for rowing across any reasonable size body of
water. The relatively narrow bottom makes rowing easy, while the
wide flaring sides make the boat dry and increases the reserve
bouyancy.
The dory-type boat has been in existence for hundreds of years.
Fishermen the world over have used dories in all weather
conditions. Our modern DORY is much lighter in weight and
virtually leakproof in contrast to the craft of yesteryear. The
lightweight but durable plywood hull adds a new dimension to the
classic dory.
The construction has purposely been kept simple. The boat is
built bottom side up, with simple molds made from scrap
material. These molds are discarded when the boat is finished,
leaving a "stress-skin, monocoque" boat. This method
not only simplifies construction, but provides a smooth
uncluttered interior. The construction of the DORY should be
within the realm of almost any handyperson... and it won't
take long to put together.
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