Updated Friday, August 15, 2008 11:09 PM
Plans boat - Doris, €55
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Doris is what the american dory was called when it appeared on the Swedish Westcoast. In the hands of wilful swedish boatbuilders it soon lost most traces of its origin, and instead a simple and versatile workboat evolved - known as "plattbonning" or "skjöddel". It gained instant popularity around the coast since it is easily rowed, shallow, seaworthy, tough, cheap and easily built, even by non-boatbuilders.
My "Doris" has gained a little weight aft, to carry an OB with dignity and speed. Unfortunately this detracts a little from the rowing qualities. You can not have it all. The OB well reduces the risk of water entering over the transom (especially with a short rigg OB) and moves crew weight forward. With ample flotation Doris is unsinkable. The sizes are feet on the bottom board - a nostalgic tip of the hat to the original dories.
In the idea file I have a larger dory, approx 18 feet, halfdecked and build for greater speeds. As soon as I have the time...
Images - Doris
Lines - Doris
Particulars - Doris
| Doris 10: | Loa: 378 cm | Beam: 158 cm | OB: 4-6 Hp |
| Doris 12: | LOA: 432 cm | Beam: 158 cm | OB: 5 - 10 Hk |
| Doris 14: | LOA: 486 cm | Beam: 158 cm | OB: 10 - 20 Hk |
(The three sizes is shown on the same sheet)
