Anyone know where I can find a free plan for a cuddy to put on my open
top 16ft fishing dory. Boat is quite rectangular really with a
cathedral hull. Very stable and ideal for sea Fishing.

With the boat being open to the weather I really do need to fit a
shelter. The persistent rain and wind are now making my joints ache.

I'd like to put a cuddy on the boat big enough to sit in, close the
door and have some form of heating, and maybe have a small stove and
a chemical loo!! Perils of old age creeping up on me!!

The first post I see in this thread has a in front of it so maybe
I've missed something. But a Dory, by definition, isn't rectangular
nor does it have a cathedral hull. It has a narrow flat bottom with a
high bow and flared sides. Secondary stability is good but can feel a
bit tippy at first. Amen on the "ideal for sea fishing" though. Is
that what you've got?
Anyhow, I'll second the suggestion for a canvas dodger. Methinks a
solid structure would be a bit much for a 16' Dory (I have one too).
A canvas shop that specializes in boat tops and biminis can fix you
right up.

Rick

On Thu, 31 Jan 2008), Paul wrote:
Anyone know where I can find a free plan for a cuddy to put on my open
top 16ft fishing dory. Boat is quite rectangular really with a
cathedral hull. Very stable and ideal for sea Fishing.

With the boat being open to the weather I really do need to fit a
shelter. The persistent rain and wind are now making my joints ache.

I'd like to put a cuddy on the boat big enough to sit in, close the
door and have some form of heating, and maybe have a small stove and
a chemical loo!! Perils of old age creeping up on me!!

Yes your right about getting a bigger boat but theres the question of
already owning a dory 16ft long with two motors, and then buying a new
one. As I use it only a few weekends a year i'm loathe to buy an
upgrade. besides I put holes in this one just where I want the rods
and stuff and I can manage it.

The idea of a canvas dodger or canvas cover sounds a good one, maybe
with hoops to support it at the bow gradually getting bigger till I
can sit under them and then they collapse onto the bow foredeck?

As for the trim of the boat, this boat is very stable and I use it
with a low hp engine, it can take up to 120hp and it can take six
people and kit. I thought a thin glassed marine ply cuddy might be the
answer with a few perspex windows to let in the light. Low weight and
waterproof.

Thank you for the replies and keep on coming up with the good ideas,
well done. Paul

Just to let you know what the boat looks like - it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.

On Feb 1, 1:06 pm, Paul wrote:
Just to let you know what the boat looks like - it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.

Dory, tri hull, whatever. 16 foot boat... Anyway, you could probably
get away with a light cuddy made of 6mm okoume and glass, but unless
you are versed in very light weight construction and design, I would
still go with the canvas.

"Paul" wrote in message
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Just to let you know what the boat looks like - it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.


Here's how they're made in this area...
http://www.doryshop.com/thumbnails.html

On Feb 1, 4:38*pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Paul" wrote in message

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Just to let you know what the boat looks like - *it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, *the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a *Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.

Here's how they're made in this area...http://www.doryshop.com/thumbnails.html

schweeeeeet!

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On Feb 1, 4:38 pm, "Don White" wrote:
"Paul" wrote in message

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Just to let you know what the boat looks like - it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.

Here's how they're made in this
area...http://www.doryshop.com/thumbnails.html

schweeeeeet!


Weren't you supposed to bring your dad up this way?
You could tour the boat shops in-between bagpipe festivals.

On Feb 1, 6:47*pm, "Don White" wrote:
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"Paul" wrote in message

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Just to let you know what the boat looks like - it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.

Here's how they're made in this
area...http://www.doryshop.com/thumbnails.html

schweeeeeet!

Weren't you supposed to bring your dad up this way?
You could tour the boat shops in-between bagpipe festivals.- Hide quoted text -

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Health issues kept us from making it last year, but we are all healthy
as of now... This spring might be good...

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On Feb 1, 6:47 pm, "Don White" wrote:
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On Feb 1, 4:38 pm, "Don White" wrote:





"Paul" wrote in message

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Just to let you know what the boat looks like - it has pretty much a
flat floor throughout except for a right hand moulded seat and
steering console. I think it used to have a perspex windscreen as the
screw holes are there but no windscreen.

Viewed from the front, the hull has two keels with a centre one much
smaller than the other two. I thought this was a typical dory hull.

I bought it second hand but I think it may be a Dell Quay Dory as I
saw one once and it certainly looked like my boat.. It is a very open
boat.

Here's how they're made in this
area...http://www.doryshop.com/thumbnails.html

schweeeeeet!

Weren't you supposed to bring your dad up this way?
You could tour the boat shops in-between bagpipe festivals.- Hide quoted
text -

- Show quoted text -

Health issues kept us from making it last year, but we are all healthy
as of now... This spring might be good...

Hope you like rain & fog. You'll have a 50/50 chance of seeing both.
Weather much nicer August-October.