subject: What Is A Dory Boat And How Can You Get One? [print this page] A dory boat is a boat steeped with history. A popular wooden fishing vessel in Newfoundland and parts of the United States in the 19th and 20th century, dory boats are still an important boat for modern day fisherman and wooden boat enthusiasts. Dory boats are built to be able to hand both rough waters and shallow water conditions. They are fairly small vessels, normally ranging between sixteen and twenty-two feet in length, and are characterized by a flat bottom and high sides. They historically relied on ores and sometimes sails for power, but in recent years have started being fitted with small outboard motors.
Fishermen have long loved dory boats because they are easy to maneuver, and they can be used in everything from the open seas to shallow creeks. They have a nice cargo capacity, despite the relatively small size, and they have been proven to be reliable sailing vessels in difficult waters and weather.
If you are interested in obtaining a dory boat, there are several options you can pursue. You can purchase a new dory vessel, which can be quite expensive given their relative scarcity in terms of manufacturers. You can try to find a used dory vessel for sale, although this may take years as they are rarely found in classified ads. Or you can build your own. If you decide to build your own dory boat, you can either build one using a dory or drift boat kit (another expensive option), or by using well documented and detailed dory boat plans.
by: Bill Boor
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