New ?10 Northeaster Sailing Dory

This graceful round-sided Northeaster Dory was hand built by Community High School of Vermont (Link to http://www.doc.state.vt.us/programs/educational-programs) students with help from The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (Link to http://www.lcmm.org) and donated to The Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center for their diligent efforts in providing community lake access. It was built using the Chesapeake Light Craft's patented LapStitch process, in which pre-cut planking is assembled with copper wire stitches, and the structure is further reinforced with epoxy and fiberglass. Once the primary recreational craft on the New England coast, they have a 19th-century appearance, but 21st-century weight and durability. The hull is light---only about 100 pounds---and very strong. And with 800 lbs. of displacement, this dory offers real versatility. While the narrow waterline results in a fast hull under sail, the flared topsides provide ample reserve stability. And like all dories, they track well, have a long glide, stay dry in waves, and provide comfortable seating for four adults.
Specifications
Length : 17?
Beam: 56 in
Rowing Draft: 5?
Sailing Draft: 24 ?
Sail Area: 68 sq ft.
Hull Weight: 100 lbs.
Maximum Payload: 800 lbs.
Hull Construction
All hull parts computer-cut from BS 1088 okoume marine plywood
Hull planking is 6mm okoume; the bottom is 9mm, fiberglassed on both sides and up onto the side planking. Bulkheads are laminated together from layers of 9mm plywood.
Lapstrake construction uses Copper Wire stitching
Standard Equipment
Yoke-and-draglink tiller gives the crew better seating options under sail
The handsome Spanish cedar timber rails add stiffness
Solid timber seats feature alternating Spanish cedar & cypress strips
Northeaster Dory daggerboard with handle & rudder
Marine Grade Plastic Cleats
Northeaster Dory mast and boom
Forward, Forward Middle, & Stern Seats
White Dacron main and jib
Traditional Bronze Closed Oarlocks
Spoon Blade Oars