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| + | A '''dory''' is a small, shallow-[[draft (nautical)|draft]] [[boat]] of approximately 5 to 7 [[metre|m]] (15 to 22 [[Foot (unit of length)|ft]]) in length. Lightweight and versatile, these boats is used in the open sea for commercial [[fishing]] applications, as well as in [[whitewater rafting]] on interior [[river]]s. [[McKenzie River Dory]] versions usually seat from two or three to four people including the [[oarsman]]. | ||
| − | + | The hullform is characterized by flat sides angled approx. 30 [[degree (angle)|degree]]s from the vertical, and a bottom that is transversely flat and arced fore-and-aft. (This curvature is known as 'rocker'.) The [[stern]] is frequently a raked surface that tapers sharply toward the bottom forming an nearly double-ended boat. Nested stacks of dories were frequently carried on the decks of fishing [[schooner]]s out to the fishing grounds, where they were then deployed to lay [[longline]]s or tend nets. | |
| − | + | More glamorously, dories were once used to travel dangerous [[whitewater]] rivers, where their superior maneuverability made them preferable over other watercraft available at the time. They have since been supplanted in this purpose by inflatable [[raft]]s which require less skill and are generally more durable for collisions with rocks. However, fishing guides on many western [[United States|U.S.]] rivers still use drift dories because of their maneuverability and ability to be rowed upstream. Additionally, their high rocker and extremely shallow draft give them low resistance to the flow of water, effectively holding the boat in place for the prolonged fishing of holes in the river. Typically [[salmon]], [[trout]], and [[rainbow trout|steelhead]] are fished for this way. | |
| − | + | The double-ended nature of a dory makes it very suitable for these uses in broken water. As with the more elabourately-built surf boats used in various parts of the world, and the old, [[whaleboat|pulling whalers]], the form of their stern allows the boat to rise to a following sea without the boat's broaching to. | |
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| − | + | The term "dory" is also used for a different and otherwise unrelated type of modern boat. This is a rectangular [[plastic]] or [[fibreglass]] [[dinghy]] with a [[cathedral hull]], used as a working boat, tender, or fishing platform. The rectangular shape provides maximum space for a given length and beam. Its cathedral hull makes it extremely stable while still being easily-driven and hence reasonably fast with a small outboard. | |
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| + | One renowned authority on dories is John Gardner. He has written extensively regarding the history and design of the dory. His book "The Dory Book" (International Marine Publishing) is very good. He is quite a traditionalist, and most of his work appears to be related to East coast dories, with little mention of the West coast McKenzie River dory or the surf dories on the Oregon coast. | ||
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| + | Dory was also the name of a small fish in the [[Pixar]] film ''[[Finding Nemo]]''. Voiced by [[Ellen DeGeneres]], Dory was accompaniment and a friend to Marlin, the father of the title character, Nemo, who got lost in the ocean after a deep sea diver collected him to be added to the diver's personal fish tank. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Cape Ann dory]] | ||
| + | * [[Swampscott dory]] | ||
| + | * [[Banks dory]] | ||
| + | * [[McKenzie River dory]] | ||
| + | * [[Glouster dory]] | ||
| + | * [[Martin Litton]] | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | *[http://www.oars.com/htdocs/grandcanyon/dories.html Historical use of dories in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River] | ||
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Revision as of 18:23, 18 February 2006
- For the fishes known as dories, see dory (fish).
A dory is a small, shallow-draft boat of approximately 5 to 7 m (15 to 22 ft) in length. Lightweight and versatile, these boats is used in the open sea for commercial fishing applications, as well as in whitewater rafting on interior rivers. McKenzie River Dory versions usually seat from two or three to four people including the oarsman.
The hullform is characterized by flat sides angled approx. 30 degrees from the vertical, and a bottom that is transversely flat and arced fore-and-aft. (This curvature is known as 'rocker'.) The stern is frequently a raked surface that tapers sharply toward the bottom forming an nearly double-ended boat. Nested stacks of dories were frequently carried on the decks of fishing schooners out to the fishing grounds, where they were then deployed to lay longlines or tend nets.
More glamorously, dories were once used to travel dangerous whitewater rivers, where their superior maneuverability made them preferable over other watercraft available at the time. They have since been supplanted in this purpose by inflatable rafts which require less skill and are generally more durable for collisions with rocks. However, fishing guides on many western U.S. rivers still use drift dories because of their maneuverability and ability to be rowed upstream. Additionally, their high rocker and extremely shallow draft give them low resistance to the flow of water, effectively holding the boat in place for the prolonged fishing of holes in the river. Typically salmon, trout, and steelhead are fished for this way.
The double-ended nature of a dory makes it very suitable for these uses in broken water. As with the more elabourately-built surf boats used in various parts of the world, and the old, pulling whalers, the form of their stern allows the boat to rise to a following sea without the boat's broaching to.
The term "dory" is also used for a different and otherwise unrelated type of modern boat. This is a rectangular plastic or fibreglass dinghy with a cathedral hull, used as a working boat, tender, or fishing platform. The rectangular shape provides maximum space for a given length and beam. Its cathedral hull makes it extremely stable while still being easily-driven and hence reasonably fast with a small outboard.
One renowned authority on dories is John Gardner. He has written extensively regarding the history and design of the dory. His book "The Dory Book" (International Marine Publishing) is very good. He is quite a traditionalist, and most of his work appears to be related to East coast dories, with little mention of the West coast McKenzie River dory or the surf dories on the Oregon coast.
Dory was also the name of a small fish in the Pixar film Finding Nemo. Voiced by Ellen DeGeneres, Dory was accompaniment and a friend to Marlin, the father of the title character, Nemo, who got lost in the ocean after a deep sea diver collected him to be added to the diver's personal fish tank.
