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Re: The Dory: A Practical Beach Cruiser...

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Posted by Woodpecker on December 9, 2004 at 21:02:58

In Reply to: The Dory: A Practical Beach Cruiser... posted by Thom V on December 5, 2004 at 15:46:33:

Excellent article, Thom.

Interesting you led off with the Dion Swampscott dory. I built one of glued-lap plywood, rigged for sail per Gardner's plan, with laminated spruce oars, and a motor well for a 5 hp 4-stroke. Launched in May.

I can attest to this boat's kindly properties. We've gone sailing a number of times, including in high winds on the Columbia, and had a blast. Also, under power, we've caught salmon in the estuary below Astoria, and lots of shad and bass in the Willamette here close to home.

I'll try to provide a link to some pictures...from launching day last spring.

• photos of Dion Swampscott dory   (Open in New Window)

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