Great looking boat. The first think I noticed were the risers since I just made and installed a set on mine. Lazy jacks are great aren't they! Is that a chrome cleat on the bow with chocks? I'm tempted to put that on mine but I have all brass or bronze fittings so far and haven't found them yet.  Enjoy- you made a fine dory.

   Yes that's a chrome cleat and chrome guides on the breastplate. That's what I had at hand at the time, I found that with a decent paint and varnish job it's really hard to make the NE Dory look ugly. I did resist changing from traditional fittings but got to the point that I wanted to get the project finished. I found that the boat still looks great. I modified and added several other things such as attaching blocks and cam cleats to the mast partner to run the sail lines aft. Again, the boat looks great and I get numerous compliments whenever I take it out. By the way, I found most of the ideas on the forum so kudos also to those that have posted details on their building experiences.