skiff vs. dory

[LightningJack]

Probably a naive question, but here goes: What distinguishes a dory from a skiff. I'm perusing designs for a project and I think I'm envisioning a skiff, but I want to know what makes a skiff a skiff. Maybe a dory is a better choice for my needs. What's the difference in general between a skiff and a dory?
Thanks,
-J

[ahp]

A Dory has complete frames, made in several pieces, running down one side, across the flat bottom and up the other. The bottom planks run fore and aft.

A skiff does not have complete frames because it is cross planked on the bottom and frames running across would be redundant. They just have battens inside the side planks. Flat bottom, cross planked boats are sometimes refered to as "skiff built". Tradiitional sharpies were skiff built.

[Bruce Hooke]

I know you know, Jack, but for others who don't this thread is duplicated here:

http://media5.hypernet.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=003373

I am guessing that what you did, Jack, was after creating your post and hitting the "Add New Topic" button you hit the back button on your browser followed by the "Add New Topic" button again. This will create a duplicate. If you need to edit a post click on the button that looks like this http://media5.hypernet.com/ubb/edit_ubb6.gif rather than clicking on the back button.

[Skiff Junkie]

How about something that's a little of both? ;)

http://www.simmonsseaskiff.com/Gallery/silvasneed.jpg

For more, see:
Simmons Sea Skiff (http://www.simmonsseaskiff.com)