How to Build a Wooden Dory Boat
A complete beginner's guide. Step-by-step overview from selecting lumber to launching your finished boat.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Wooden Boat?
A realistic timeline broken down by stage, for first-time and experienced builders.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Wooden Dory?
Full material breakdown: lumber, fasteners, tools, paint, and finishing materials.
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Building My First Boat
Honest advice from experience: tools, glue, patience, and what really matters.
What Wood Should You Use to Build a Dory?
Pine, oak, cedar, and birch compared. Species-by-species breakdown for every part of the boat.
Lapstrake Planking Explained
What lapstrake (clinker) planking is, why it was used on dories, and how to execute it correctly.
Marine-Grade Caulking, Screws, and Glue
What fasteners, glue, and caulking you actually need for a watertight wooden boat.
The History of the Grand Banks Dory
Newfoundland's most famous boat: from Cabot's 1497 voyage to the 1992 cod moratorium and beyond.
Grand Banks Dory vs. Bank Dory vs. River Dory
The key differences between five dory types, and why the Grand Banks design is considered the finest.
Dory Boats as Pleasure Craft
Rowing, sailing, and motoring your Grand Banks dory. How it handles and what makes it a joy on the water.