Who doesn't like these big single chine dories. They're easy to build, they look cool in the water and they make ideal recreational craft or no-nonsense workboats.

These flat bottomed dories gain stability with loading and they handle big water with casual proficiency. Speed is not one of the prime attributes of the dory but once up to hull speed it will ghost along, even loaded, with a minimum of effort. Don't expect to average much more than three knots under oars, and for those who enjoy the quiet pleasures of sailing, the 78 square foot rig will be fun and manageable. The mast and sprit is short and the whole works fits inside the boat for transport. Human and sail powered camp-cruising is still the most satisfying, and trips done this way become memorable accomplishments. For those who want a bit more power and don't mind the noise, a choice of small outboard motors can also be shoehorned into waterproof wells inside the hull. Inboard wells locate the motor nearer the center of the hull to provide a smooth transfer of power to the water, and also prevent the hobby-horsing so common with transom hung motors in rough water.

This 19 footer would make a great camp cruiser, and I know from owning one for years that it'll haul a LOT of gear. Its really a bigger boat than the plans imply and theres space for two rowing stations, plus piles of gear. This boat would be a good choice for camp-cruising all the islands and campgrounds up the West Coast Marine Trail from Olympia north, or a summer in the warm waters of Desolation Sound. A canvas cover could be rigged to allow sleeping aboard and removable thwarts and Therma-Rest pads would help the comfort factor.

The four sheets of Frank Davis plans are suitable for framing. Hull planking is plywood and the plans as drawn show a nice combination of ply/epoxy construction and traditional, so each builder can modify the boat to suit individual needs. Sail rig details include specs for running and standing rigging, centerboard and rudder.