RE: Northeaster Dory

 » Submitted by George K - Fri, January 15 » 6:37 AM

David,

The NE Dory was designed for guys like you! It's a fun boat to build, no experience required. Go for it!

George K

RE: Northeaster Dory

 » Submitted by jf_poirier - Fri, January 15 » 9:46 AM

Yes! Go for it!

 I'm building a Skerry from scratch and the skills are very similar. Anyone can do it with a bit of patience and forethought. Consider getting a kit though. It can save a lot of time and headache. 

 This reminds me of a quote:

"I do not regret the things I've done, but those I did not do."
-Rory Cochrane 

RE: Northeaster Dory

 » Submitted by markb - Fri, January 15 » 12:11 PM

I am building a dory and don't have any experience with woodworking either.   I ordered extra fiber glass, epoxie, and fillers from CLC.  I will practice gluing, stiching, sanding, fiberglassing on plywood planks (that I will also pratice sawing and planing on).  I want to make my mistakes on practice boards and not my kit.

RE: Northeaster Dory

 » Submitted by LyleRussell - Sun, February 7 » 2:49 PM

Take one of the Northeastern Dory classes like I'm doing. I'll report my experience in the class in late April.