A half century ago, when every fishing schooner needed a new set of eight to 12 Banks dories at least once a year, and sometimes more often, The Dory Shop built boats ‘production style.’ There were men who built only dory bottoms all day long, others who planked the boats, and still others to paint and finish them. It was all fairly cutting-edge manufacturing at the time! Today, The Dory Shop is a custom boat shop, building boats that are specific to the wishes of each client. Still, we sometimes have a few boats on hand, built on spec between other orders. View what’s on hand today below.
Lunenburg Dory
12' bottom length 15’6 loa 4’ 8” beam
We've got one Lunenburg dory in stock at the moment! Cost is $5,880. 00 CAD plus tax and/or shipping. Contact us for more details!
Nutshell Pram
Our Nutshell Pram is a strong but light weight rowing dinghy that’s popular as a cruising yacht tender but equally fun to row in a sheltered cove or lake. It can even be outfitted with a simple sail. Built with solid plank and extra frames, these prams are more robust than the more common plywood versions. Measuring just 7 feet, 7 inches in length, and weighing just 120 lbs., they're also very easy to maneouver both on the water or up on the beach.
7’ 7” loa 4’ beam
Our beautiful wee pram is $4,648.00 CAD plus tax and/or shipping.
Cross Island Skiff
To quote boatbuilder Michael Higgins writing about the Cross Island skiff in WoodenBoat Magazine's Small Boats 2012, "if there is an 'all-terrian vehicle' of the marine world, this boat might well be it." Inspired by an old work skiff that found her way to the Dory Shop Boatyard in the final days of her long service, these were the do-it-all boats of this region: hauling traps and nets, delivering the catch, and transporting people and goods to communities around the bay. Ruggedly built to handle the work and weather of the Atlantic Coast, they also make strong and reliable pleasure boats, ones you can push up on the beach for a picnic and push off for the trip home.
16’ loa 6’ 1” beam
Our Cross Island Skiff is available for $6,275.00 CAD plus tax and/or shipping.
Morning Glory Dory
Our display dory - playfully referred to as the Beer Dory around the shop. She's short, she's sweet, and she looks just as great filled with ice and beer as she does in the yard with kids climbing in & out of her.
7' loa and as cute as a button. Matching spars available.
We've got two in stock at $1,990.00 CAD (plus tax and/or shipping). Email us for more info!