Amesbury Dory-Skiff
Lancaster, C.H.
Description
John Gardner drew this dory-skiff shortly after she arrived at Mystic Seaport in 1989. Built by C.H. Lancaster of Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1924, she was used for about 25 years as a family lake fishing boat. She is slightly larger than the Chamberlain dory-skiff: her bottom is about 6" wider and her sides are straighter as well, with only a slight knuckle at the first bend. At rest, or when you jump in and out, she would be a little steadier than the Chamberlain, somewhat more akin to a flatiron skiff, but not as easy as the Chamberlain in the rollers and slower under oar. Her three-part stern bench has a removable center section, which is a good idea in these little boats, where it is sometimes hard to tuck things underneath the seat and to reach during spring painting. With a fairly vertical transom and wide stern, she will take an outboard motor. From 87 Boat Designs by Ben Fuller.
WSP.7.112.18
Additional Information
Type |
Skiff |
Designer |
Lancaster, C.H. |
Date |
1924 |
Builder |
Lancaster, C.H. |
Lines taken by |
Gardner, John |
Plans drawn by |
Gardner, John |
LOA |
13' |
Beam |
4' |
Plans include |
2 sheets: lines, construction, (recommended for amateurs) |
Source |
Daniel S. Gregory Ships Plans Library, Mystic Seaport Vessels & Small Craft Collection |
Previous order number |
89.94.1 |
Additional information |
Link |
Catalog number WSP.112.18