Dory Book [Paperback]

John Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1987

A comprehensive book about dories, their history and 23 designs with full construction details. Included are 153 illustrations, 23 plan sets, and index.

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About the Author

The author and illustrator, Samuel Manning are two of the foremost living experts on the history, building, and use of dories. John Gardner publised for years in National Fisherman and is the author of two other Mystic Seaport publications, Woodenboats to Build and Use and Classic Small Craft You Can Build.

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Mystic Seaport Museum Inc (June 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0913372447
• ISBN-13: 978-0913372449
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Professional & Technical > Transportation > Ships > Boat Building

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic...may it never go out of print., June 20, 2004

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Paul G. Gill, Jr. "Bibliophile" (Middlebury, Vermont United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dory Book (Paperback)

I picked up a copy of THE DORY BOOK in 1993. I wanted to build a rowing/sailing craft that would be relatively stable in weather. I read Gardner's book cover to cover, decided that there was enough detailed information to guide a first-time boat builder through the construction of almost any of the boats described, and started building the Dion Swampscott dory in my basement that December. With the book open on my work bench, I slowly turned a pile of oak and northern white pine lumber into a 17' dory that has served me well in a variety of settings, from Lake Champlain to Penobscot Bay to the waters off Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. My only regret is that I never got to take John Gardner's boat building course at Mystic Seaport. The book will guide anyone with reasonable woodworking skills through the almost mystical experience of building a classic small craft. If you have any interest in boat building, this book belongs in your library, if not on your work bench.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars doryman reflections, November 5, 2006

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Steve S. (massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Dory Book (Paperback)

this book is a good mix of history and details about building any number of small craft. Nicely written and worth the price.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Dory Book, August 9, 2000

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Lee S. Newbill (Viola, ID USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dory Book (Paperback)

Excellent book with a wealth of information on the building of dory's. A little inconsistant with the plans from boat to boat, but overall, a great book to have and to use.