Swampscott Sailing Dory

John Gardner modeled this boat, and Rob Pittaway drew up the results as John built her with Barry Thomas in the Mystic Seaport boat shop in 1974.  His plans give you the general plank shapes, call for thole pins for rowing, and include a false bottom to protect the planks when grounding. Three row­ing positions let you balance the boat's trim. The sloop rig drawn by Rob is completely traditional, with no blocks or cleats to ease sail handling.  From 87 Boat Designs by Ben Fuller.

WSP.7.108