Oars and Accessories for your dory
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Oars
The Dory Shop’s oars get top marks for craftsmanship. Made from white spruce, they are strong, light and durable and come fine sanded, ready for oiling – that’s how we prefer to treat ours, with linseed oil – varnish or paint. Or you can have us varnish them for you. Heck you can even get all fancy and add leathers. We’re here to serve! Oars up to 9 feet in length are made from a single, solid piece of wood, while longer oars are a laminated, four-piece construction; again, very strong and long lasting.

Tholepins
The traditional alternative to oarlocks, these wooden pins come standard on our dories. Need some replacements? We sell them for $18/dozen

Authentic Dory Bailer
Made by our local blockmaker, these wood and sheet metal bailers are the real deal for a traditionally kitted dory. And like most historic designs, they work like a charm. Looks a lot better than a Javex bottle!

Seats and Lockers
Looking for some extra seating, maybe a little storage that’s out of the weather? We can build seats in either the bow or the stern. The seats can be removable or they can be built-in to form a convenient storage locker. Hint for husbands: if you’re looking for ways to convince the household minister of finance of your need for a dory, offer to get a stern seat so she can sit comfortably in full view of you toiling at the oars. Parasol optional!

Shoes and False Bottoms
Want a little extra protection in case you plan to pull your dory up on the beach for a picnic? Ask us to add shoes. These oak strips run along either edge of a dory’s bottom as well as a couple from stem to stern. Or if you anticipate extreme rough handling on rocky shores, we can add an entire layer of hardwood known as a false bottom

The Sailing Rigs
Dories make a fun sailboat and they’re super easy to kit out. We offer two main sailing rigs: a simple balanced lug sail or a gaff, jib and main rig. The rigs come fully assembled and are simple to install. A hole for the mast is cut in the forward thwart, through which the mast is lowered into a mast step fastened to the boat’s bottom.

Centerboards
Want to sail upwind? You’ll want to add a centerboard. This metal fin, housed in a wooden casing and fully retractable for beaching and trailering, will reduce the unwanted sideways motion when wind fills your sails and keep your boat from drifting to leeward

 

Rudders and Tillers
Highly recommended if you plan to sail your dory, a rudder is also a plus when using an outboard in a motor well. Rather than sitting on top of your motor, you can put the outboard in a fixed position and steer by the tiller. Steering in rough weather is also more reliable by this method.

Ring Bolts
For special towing, trailering and mooring needs, many clients get ring bolts placed in the stem.

Outboard Motor Wells
We offer a few options for motor wells. First is the traditional long well [with baffle board] that allows an outboard to be tipped up for beaching. However, more and more we are building a narrow, upright well that reduces freeboard loss as well as the motor’s ability to kick water into the well. The one downside is this motor has to be physically raised out of the well; it can’t be tipped up. We’re happy to discuss which option suits you best.

Boat Covers
Want a canvas cover so you can store your boat upright without worrying it will collect rainwater? We build a simple to install strongback, then work with Lunenburg sail makers to provide a custom fit.

Lettering and Name Boards
Planning to name your boat? We’re happy to add lettering and nameboards