What Is a Dory Boat?

Matt 4 19
The dory was a small fishing boat developed in the New England region with inspiration from the bateaux of the St. Lawrence River area. The dory could be used both for coastal fishing and on the open sea, where it would often work in conjunction with larger vessels like schooners.
The dory has a characteristic shape defined by its high sides and flat bottom that arcs up at either end. The high sides meant that it could carry a large volume of cargo for its size bringing in large catches of fish. It could be made with simple tools a planks as available making it easy to build and repair.
As a boat type the dory became very popular and spread from its origin in New England all across North America to Alaska.
The dory is still in use today although more as a recreational boat that can be fitted with a sail or used as a motor boat.
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[@jeffchaisson4862]

This was designed and built by my family ! We still have the original half hulls and each of the boats

[@paulwilfridhunt]

Nicely spoken and informative

[@chriscodrington5464]

its prime difference from other day boats was they needed to be stacked as one schooner needed to accomodate 4-8 on a trip.

[@chrischamberlaine4160]

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[@lmack3024]

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[@johngoodell2775]

Nice pics! I would say that the tippy nature without a load is more due to the narrow beam under the waterline, not that it has a flat bottom. A wide flat bottom is the least tippy design.

[@leclubdaventuredoutre-mer]

Thank you. You are quite right regarding the flat bottom not being the reason for the dory being tippy. If I have made a statement indicating this, then it is an error on my part.

[@hanoitripper1809]

Thanks for the good informative video 👏

[@ButterflyMatt]

A dory boat is like a sedan car or an ATM machine.

[@Pablosan7]

Dory-både er seje!

[@thomasklugh4345]

Nice voice.

[@mikepowell2776]

This informative video reminds me of the (UK) Fleet trows found on the Fleet behind Chesil beach in Dorset. These are small, generally carrying one pair of oars. They have flat bottoms, three strokes per side, clench construction, considerable shear and are usually double-ended (although some have narrow transom.) I always thought they resembled small bateaux. Their use was largely as inland (the Fleet is enclosed by the beach) tenders to the lerret fishing craft kept on the beach for sea fishing.