The Skene's Dory

[australopithecus]

Perhaps someone out there has heard of this little dory ? I have one which was built about 20 years ago, which I found derelict in a local boatyard. Rebuilt it in 2002 and would now like to find a set of plans. The original builder went under (bankrupt) so no leads there...

The boat is 12'3" in length with a beam of 42", is light (probably about 90 lbs) a goes like smoke !

I'd post a picture but am very wary of "freebee" websites that will do the job for me. Can email this to anyone if it would help.

Dave
KNYSNA
Western Cape
South Africa

[outofthenorm]

Welcome Dave. Email the photo and I'll post it for you.

[rbgarr]

There are several around here. They are nice boats. Plans are shown in 'Skene's Elements of Yacht Design'. Kinney (the designer) wrote that they went best with seven foot spoon-bladed oars and recommended asymmetric oarlocks to keep the oars from jumping out (very low freeboard).

[Thorne]

Tell us more - design specifics, materials, etc.

Several of us here have had good luck with www.picturetrail.com - worth a shot.

[outofthenorm]

Here's Dave's pics - nice little dory!

http://web.mac.com/outofthenorm/iWeb/Site%202/Mystic%20Aug_files/1000.jpg
http://web.mac.com/outofthenorm/iWeb/Site%202/Mystic%20Aug_files/1001.jpg

[rbgarr]

This may be one for sale in New London, CT.

http://newlondon.craigslist.org/boa/320498551.html

[australopithecus]

Yep. Looking at the hull shape, I think you are correct. Horrible seat layout though. I'm sure someone's tampered with the original (planned) seating arrangement.

[rbgarr]

The seat layout on that boat in CT is the same as the original plan as shown in Skene's.

[australopithecus]

Interesting to learn this. The original builder of my boat must have tweaked the seat layout. I prefer it.

[Clinton B Chase]

Are there any #'s out there for what this boat would sell for built new today? It is likely that one of my boatbuilding groups will get a commission to build one of these for a customer!!!

Cheers,
Clint