Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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!!

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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!!

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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.

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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.

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

"Paul" wrote in message
...
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

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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

...

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!

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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

...

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.

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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

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





"Paul" wrote in message

...

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...

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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

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





"Paul" wrote in message

...

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.

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

Thanks for the link Don and you are right, nothing like my boat. Mines
quite flat bottomed.

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

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

Those boats are definitely flat bottomed. Narrow bottom and rockered,
but very flat. Those are rowing dories and sailing dories though. The
only power dory I saw was an adaptation of the others.
With the HP requirments you mentioned, I assumed you have a planning
dory. It would have a flat bottom with no rocker, flared sides, and a
high bow that looks like those on the website. But it wouldn't have a
narrow or pointed stern like those shown. The transom would look more
like a traditional outboard skiff.
Can you find a photo online that looks similar to your boat?
But like somebody upthread already said, on a boat that small (16'), a
canvas dodger sounds like a better way to go no matter what the hull
design.

Rick

On 2 Feb 08), Paul wrote:
Thanks for the link Don and you are right, nothing like my boat. Mines
quite flat bottomed.

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

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

On Feb 3, 3:22*pm, wrote:
Those boats are definitely flat bottomed. Narrow bottom and rockered,
but very flat. Those are rowing dories and sailing dories though. The
only power dory I saw was an adaptation of the others.
With the HP requirments you mentioned, I assumed you have a planning
dory. It would have a flat bottom with no rocker, flared sides, and a
high bow that looks like those on the website. But it wouldn't have a
narrow or pointed stern like those shown. The transom would look more
like a traditional outboard skiff.
Can you find a photo online that looks similar to your boat?
But like somebody upthread already said, on a boat that small (16'), a
canvas dodger sounds like a better way to go no matter what the hull
design.

Rick *

On 2 Feb 08), Paul wrote:



Thanks for the link Don and you are right, nothing like my boat. Mines
quite flat bottomed.

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

- Show quoted text -

I think it is probably a Whaler splash of sorts, I would call it a
tri hull skiff.. But either way, it is probably what we would consider
a skiff in performance and use...

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

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


I have found some designs of canvas cuddys and they are very popular
in Malta. Three descending hoops towrds the bow and they look very
waterproof. this looks like a well tried idea.

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

I have found some designs of canvas cuddys and they are very popular
in Malta. Three descending hoops towrds the bow and they look very
waterproof. this looks like a well tried idea.

Sounds great, when can we see the pics..??


I have a load of photos of boats with the three hoop canvas cuddys on.
I will put them up on Google on a Group for you guys to look thru.
I'll go open the group, upload the photos and let you know the web
address.

Have a look and tell me what you think - thanks -Paul

Cuddy for an Open Top Dory
 

On Feb 15, 7:37 pm, Paul wrote:
I have found some designs of canvas cuddys and they are very popular
in Malta. Three descending hoops towrds the bow and they look very
waterproof. this looks like a well tried idea.

Sounds great, when can we see the pics..??

I put the pics up on Google. Heres the link. Let me know what you
think.


Current web address:
http://groups.google.com/group/cuddys-on-boats