Oughtred's Stickleback/Amberjack Dory

[Otto49]

Hopefully, after a 14 year wait, I shall build my first wood boat.

I purchased a set of plans in 1990 for Ian Oughtred’s Stickleback (Amberjack) Dory and hope to start construction soon. Does anybody have experience building this particular boat and do you have any tips/pictures/ect. to offer?

I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida and hope to sail in protected waters and along the beach and salt-water marshes. Does this seem like a good choice of boat for a first time builder and somebody who wants to learn to sail?

Thanks,
Barry

[Venchka]

Yes, indeed! However, Iain has added several boats in the same general size/shape as the Amberjack. You might write to Iain and get his thoughts on the right boat for you. Perhaps one of the newer designs is better.

Amberjack doesn't have a lot of room for people and gear. How many folks will be sailing in the boat?

http://www.duckflatwoodenboats.com/designers/oughtred/amberjack1.jpg

http://www.alongshore.com/boatshop/construction/stickleback.jpg

A study of one of his new boats...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/p131c36a28f88b8a6bc940d29af1de9ed/fac6c96c.jpg

Iain's current mailing address:

IAIN OUGHTRED
Struan Cottage
Bearnisdale
Isle of Skye
Scotland IV51 9NS

Cheers!

Wayne in the Swamp. :D

[Otto49]

Actually, there are five of us now including the wife and three kids (12,9,4).

I am hoping to build a larger boat later on that could carry the five of us, but was hoping to build this smaller one as a start, to gain experiance.

[Dennis Marshall]

Otto, I see that you are writing from Florida. This is sharpie country, no? Have you considered such a design. My understanding is that they are much better sailers than dories. That might be considered a heresy by some, so I'll duck now anticipating the incoming! smile.gif

Dennis

[Venchka]

Well, it depends, don't you know. Build the right boat first. You may never ever get a chance to build the larger boat.

For a family of 5...

B & B Yachts Core Sound 17 or maybe the Bay River Skiff 17.

John Welsford Pathfinder or Whaler.

Chesapeake Marine Design-several boats in the 16'-18' foot range. Take your pick.

Iain Oughtred Fulmar, Caledonia yawl, maybe John Dory but it won't be the sailor that Fulmar and the Caledonia yawl are.

Don Kurylko ALASKA or MYST (maybe-they are narrow)

Lots of others, the boats above popped in my brain without a lot of looking around.

Or, build the wee dory so you can slip away alone. There's much to be said for that.

Wayne
In the Swamp. :D

[Dave Williams]

Otto,

Yes I built one some years back and camp cruised her around in the San Juans and B.C. coast. Sails fairly well. Rows very well but pounds a bit in a short head sea chop. Very seaworthy.

Construction was pretty straight forward.

In my opinion definately to small for five. She is comfortable for me and the dog or maybe one other for a short trip. You need something bigger for that crowd.

Be glad to help if I can.

Good luck.

Dave