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How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory [Paperback]

Harold Payson (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1988

A shop manual on building an exceptional rowing dory. Designe by Philip Bolger, this dory is fast, seaworthy and a delight to row. Simple plywood cosntruction.

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About the Author

Harold H. "Dynamite" Payson is a professional boatbuilder who specializes in light plywood construction, though in the past he built traditional plank-on-frame craft. Dynamite is a retired lobster fisherman, a saw sharpener, and the proprietor of H.H. Payson & Co., which offers boatbuilding plans for sale to the average boatbuilder.

Product Details

Paperback: 31 pages
Publisher: Wooden Boat Publications; Reprint. edition (February 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0937822043
ISBN-13: 978-0937822043
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic, but not Complete, March 8, 2007

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If you want to build a Gloucester dory, you need this book AND you also need to order the plans, at additional cost. I am sure that with this book AND the plans, you can build a Gloucester dory!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sink your teeth into this one!, June 24, 2000

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A great book! Payson goes into details that make boat building a successful venture even for the amateur. A must read and reference book for anyone wishing to build the Gull.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Older book but still the best there is., December 19, 2011

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Excellent book which can stand by itself to make the light dory but a proper set of plans would be advisable. These are available from Payson's website but it is not an easy page to navigate nor can you buy/pay at the web page. You have to print out an order form and snail mail it in. Amazing how much that interferes with getting the plans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
This is a great product,even if you are a seasoned boat builder you will gain knowledge and understanding in at least some small way,by reading this book. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Boat, great book,
Dynamite knows tis subject and how to teach it. Buy this book and anything else that he has written.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book.
I love Harold Payson books! I never would have thought that an average DIYer could build an actual usable boat at home by themselves. Read more

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