: I am interested in building a rowing dory or other fixed seat rowing craft
: capable of hauling myself and a load of gear for long trips or 'not
: roughing it' trips. Sort of an all water alternative to a canoe.
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Have you seen or considered a guideboat- they displace enough water to carry a moose- literaly, and they were designed to handle weeks of outdoor hunting and fishing. They are extreamly fast. Initail stablity isn't as solid as a traditional dory but much better then a canoe. They seat three with room for gear. Best of all- they look cool- my opinion anyway. that said- next year i'm gona build A whitehall pulling boat with a sail rig as well. Can't have enough boats. The link will take you to my page, the image is from Newfound.com