16ft Dory build.

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  • JTLogan
    Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 89

    #16
    Re: 16ft Dory build.

    Originally posted by floatingkiwi
    Will you please list these salient characteristics that define the dory , be it in shape or the building of it?
    The traditional dory, both bank and Swampscott, had a bottom that was flat from the heel of the stem to the heel of the transom. In other words, no deadrise over the entire length of the bottom. The bottom was typically planked fore and aft rather than cross-planked. The construction was typically lapstrake on widely spaced permanent sawn frames. The garboard plank was usually fastened directly to the bottom without a chine log. There are lots of variations on this basic theme, and the dividing line between a dory and sharpie is not distinct, especially when planked with plywood. The Dory Book is a decent reference.

    Goat is free to call his build whatever he chooses, but there is nothing about the hull shape that makes it a dory. And just to confuse the issue, here's a production fiberglass boat with a cathedral hull that is also known as a dory.

    Last edited by JTLogan; 09-23-2011, 09:02 AM.

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    • goat
      Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 85

      #17
      Re: 16ft Dory build.

      No disrespect, can you guys take your debate someplace else please. I have a dory to build.
      Last edited by goat; 09-24-2011, 12:29 AM.
      My 16 ft semi dory build

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      • stevebla
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2011
        • 382

        #18
        Re: 16ft Dory build.

        Build on Goat, I hope to build another small boat soon and will call it a dory. Keep pictures comming.

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        • goat
          Member
          • Jan 2011
          • 85

          #19
          Re: 16ft Dory build.

          Bit more done today.

          Squared up transom and fixed/braced in place.

          Glued in bottom chine rail fore and aft.










          Shear rail and bottom chines on both sides done today. Glued, fixed.

          Tommorow, chine 2. Then fair the chines off at the right angle ready for ply.

          Starting to take shape.
          Last edited by goat; 09-24-2011, 12:47 AM.
          My 16 ft semi dory build

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          • goat
            Member
            • Jan 2011
            • 85

            #20
            Re: 16ft Dory build.

            Bit more added today. Slower progress. Added 2nd chine and took many measurements to make sure she was all square and fair. Last chance, once ply is on, no changes can be made.





            Showing back half of the sheer line.



            stern looking forward



            Starting to shape up the stem.



            Chine 2 faires out to nothing by frame 2, bow section has some flare in the front 1ft (hollow if you like), which should throw the water out.

            Bit of camera distortion, I even re-checked it after seeing these pics, she is true alright. Eventually will feed the measurements into the tabel of off-sets and fire it all into the computer hull program to she how it look. Will make the next one way easier. This is a prototype I guess.

            Quite happy with the shape.
            Last edited by goat; 09-24-2011, 11:40 PM.
            My 16 ft semi dory build

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            • gstanfield
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2010
              • 560

              #21
              Re: 16ft Dory build.

              Quite happy with the shape.
              As well you should be, she's a sharp looking girl.
              George

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              • goat
                Member
                • Jan 2011
                • 85

                #22
                Re: 16ft Dory build.

                One thing I have added from both designs I mentioned, is another 3" to the side deck. The other had the side deck lower than my knee (Im 182cm), which meant if you were leaning over the side deck and lost your footing, swim time. Now it is just above my knee, so you get a decent purchase.

                Cheers for the comments.

                I am already thinking of paints. International Brightside is what I am going with, applied with the air gun. Dark blue hull/deck, Kingston grey inside. http://www.boatcraft.com/Paint.shtml Mahogony trim if I feel flash.
                Last edited by goat; 09-25-2011, 01:18 AM.
                My 16 ft semi dory build

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                • goat
                  Member
                  • Jan 2011
                  • 85

                  #23
                  Re: 16ft Dory build.

                  Chines etc in place. Held from the back by small blocks which will be removed from the inside once glassing etc finished and she is flipped over.

                  Starting fairing off.



                  Last edited by goat; 09-27-2011, 04:53 PM.
                  My 16 ft semi dory build

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                  • goat
                    Member
                    • Jan 2011
                    • 85

                    #24
                    Re: 16ft Dory build.

                    Started on the ply.

                    Scarfing the ends ready to join lengths...





                    Glueing ply together... sides and hull..



                    All glued, clamped... waiting to dry

                    My 16 ft semi dory build

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                    • goat
                      Member
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 85

                      #25
                      Re: 16ft Dory build.

                      No offence taken. Where Im from it would be a dory, although I would call it a modified dory. Im sure terms vary from country to country. If there is an admin or mod around maybe they could adjust the titile of the thread to whatever suits. I will build on, thanks for the input to date, keep the opinions coming.
                      My 16 ft semi dory build

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                      • goat
                        Member
                        • Jan 2011
                        • 85

                        #26
                        Re: 16ft Dory build.

                        Starting cutting and fitting the hull panels this arvo. 9mm ply. Thought it may be hard to get the curve at the front end with 9mm but with clamps she pulled around okay.

                        Mostly cut, temp held in place with some screws for now. Glue in a couple of days.



                        Can see she is finer in the entry here than a normal flat bottom dory





                        Few days will glue it on.

                        Doing it in reverse mainly because of that twist in the heavier ply on the bow. Will be easier to get this in place doing the hull section first then sides etc etc.
                        My 16 ft semi dory build

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                        • goat
                          Member
                          • Jan 2011
                          • 85

                          #27
                          Re: 16ft Dory build.

                          Next panel on.

                          First setting up the transition from the ply laid on the chines to butt jointed at the front where is fairs out.





                          All laid on and glued down. I had the .17HMR out to rid the farm of some parrots while I was working, I got 8 in 2 days :-)





                          Wait for tommorrow for the top sides.
                          Last edited by goat; 10-06-2011, 01:11 AM.
                          My 16 ft semi dory build

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                          • goat
                            Member
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 85

                            #28
                            Re: 16ft Dory build.

                            Managed to get some fairing off of the bottom and chine done...

                            This morning got the top sides glued on...

                            For better of worse, this is the final hull shape.





                            Hotter day today, should be able to trim her up and do some more fairing this arvo. So far all Ive had to do is take to the overlaps with the plain with a small amount of sanding with the belt sander and she has been fair so Im happy I got the lines right first up. All good.
                            My 16 ft semi dory build

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                            • Breakaway
                              Senior Member
                              • Mar 2007
                              • 28419

                              #29
                              Re: 16ft Dory build.

                              Voila! A boat!

                              Kevin
                              There are two kinds of boaters: those who have run aground, and those who lie about it.

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                              • goat
                                Member
                                • Jan 2011
                                • 85

                                #30
                                Re: 16ft Dory build.

                                Yeah. She is pretty fair and true, not much filling will be needed. Just the front end where I have a hollow section in the front of the bow to help throw the chop out (will post pics of that later).

                                Pretty happy, have taken table of offsets of it and kept the lofting sheets.

                                Tommorow, sanding... sanding.... and then some sanding.
                                My 16 ft semi dory build

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