Article: Adventures In Boat Building ? Your Own Grand Banks Dory

Adventures In Boat Building ? Your Own Grand Banks Dory

Imagine having your boat, and not just an ordinary boat. Imagine building with your own hand and being the proud owner of a Grand Bankers Dory.



The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines dory as:



Dory n. pl. Dories

A small, narrow, flatbottom fishing boat with high sides and a sharp prow.



The common Dory size ranges from 10 feet to 14 feet in length and can hold from 3 to 5 persons. A Grand Banks Dory is usually 16 feet in length. The traditional Grand Banks Dory is also notable as a seaworthy vessel. The fishermen have successfully sailed with the Dory many miles of the North Atlantic Ocean under varied weather conditions.



The Grand Banks Dory has a strong shear line. The outward curve of sides near t...
 

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