DSK wrote in message ...
Harry Krause wrote:

These boats are just gorgeous, and the 14-footer is a perfect rower.
I've had the pleasure of borrowing one for a day on Rockhold Creek and
it was a dream to row.

http://www.whitehallrow.com/

Why so heavy? A 14 footer weight over 200# is a PITA to handle. It could
be built lighter out of wood.... or maybe it's the wood trim in that nice
looking but very dense stuff that adds so much weight.

I'm planning to build a tender for our trawler that will have the same
classic looks as a Whitehall (which is actually a type of wherry, not a
dory) but will be a one-hand job to lift & carry.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King


The weight is essential to a boat of this shape and size performing
properly. Like a Dory, you do not want to substitute lighter materials
for traditional designs...