This is a quote from Jeff back in 2002 on a comparison from a writer deciding between a Cape Dory and an Alberg.
Dory tender boat. Welcome to Bartender Boats. Having sailed on the Ablerg 37 and observed the Cape Dory 36 underway these are slow wet crampedtender boats that are sailed at large heel angles do not track well and that are not very good in a chop or quartering seaway. The BARTENDER a boat first used for US.
This fun little boat could be the perfect yacht tender or is easily trailer to your favorite water destination. The modern boat will be 40 less stable then the traditional one2 Size Building a small dory will usually mean low stability. Category Tender Boats.
A rare find this 2015 16ft Amesbury Dory is fully equipped with all available options. You can read about the history design and construction of that boat in the how-to section of this website. Chaisson of Swampscott Massachusetts.
I try to keep my links good but things change quickly on the web. Developed as a tender for a 50-foot schooner the Little Sister is the smallest of our working Banks dories. This boat was built in 1985 but was completely refurbished in 2012 and not used since.
Anti fouled underneath and good gel coat original on sides could do with a lick of paint inside but good to use as is. The Chaisson dory was designed as a tender and originally built in the early 1900s by George L. Now offered in three different versions Tender Sport and Custom.
At just 11 feet three inches in length and 90 lbs these dories occupy minimal deck space and arent too heavy to hoist aboard. Coast Guard service in the Pacific NW over 40 years ago is a practical safe and economical rough water boat which has been recognized worldwide for use recreationally and in a variety of demanding industries including the Alaska Oil Industry and Australian Surf Patrol. Hand built in RI.