Plans to build the 16' Oysterman Carolina Dory
Introducing the Oysterman Carolina Dory. Easy to build plans are available for immediate download.
About Carolina Dories
The Carolina Dory is a specialized type of craft derived from the original Grand Banks styles after the advent of power. It was quickly learned that the built-in rocker on the bottoms of traditional dories was fine for the very limited speeds possible with oar or sail power, but only held the boats back once gasoline and diesel engines became available. As a result, builders straightened out the bottoms to allow the boat to plane, and the Carolina Dory was born. These sturdy craft were originally used as commercial fishing boats in the mid-Atlantic states, especially in the inland and nearshore waters around the Carolinas. Unlike modern power boats, Carolina Dories don't require lots of power to move along at quite a good clip. They're economical and exhibit their traditional dory heritage by performing quite well and safely in choppy conditions.
The Oysterman is a classic Carolina Dory except for the transom mounted outboard. It'll move out smartly with a 9.9 hp motor but really cooks with 25 hp, about all you want to put on a boat like this. For most use on both coasts or anywhere in-between, it's a great boat for most sea, lake or river conditions, from the shallow flats to blue water.
Online Photo Gallery for the Oysterman Carolina Dory
Click the link below and be taken to a page with additional photos of this boat. Where available both in the water photos are included and construction photos.
Free Study Plans and Bill of Materials for the Oysterman Carolina Dory
Our study plans are two of the actual construction drawings. They're not enough information for you to build the boat, but they do give you the overall boat size, shape and construction methods. This is a pdf file readable with the free Adobe Acrobat pdf file reader.
Oysterman Study Plans
Oysterman Bill of Materials
Construction Plans for the Oysterman Carolina Dory - Only $54.99
The construction plans for the Oysterman are available for download from the Internet in Adobe pdf format. To purchase, you will be taken to the PayPal site where you may use a credit card, debit card, or e-check. It's safe and secure. California residents must pay 8.75% sales tax.
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You are purchasing plans that you will be downloading in electronic format. No e-mail will be sent to you, no plans will be snail mailed to you. After completing the transaction, use the "Return to Vendor" link and you will be taken to a page where you are able to download the plans instantly. We will be notified by Paypal that you ordered but have no idea if you completed the download of your plans or not. If for some reason you cannot download the plans immediately after completing this transaction, e-mail us and we'll make sure you receive the link to download them.
Oysterman Carolina Dory - 4.9 M Metric
I now feature metric dimensioned plans to build some of my more popular boats. These plans utilize standard metric sized dimensional lumber and use standard metric fasteners.
Free Study Plans and Bill of Materials for the Metric Oysterman Carolina Dory
Our study plans are two of the actual construction drawings. They're not enough information for you to build the boat, but they do give you the overall boat size, shape and construction methods. This is a pdf file readable with the free Adobe Acrobat pdf file reader.
Metric Oysterman Study Plans
Metric Oysterman Bill of Materials
Construction Plans for the 4.9 M Metric Oysterman Carolina Dory - Only $54.99
IMPORTANT - Read Carefully Before Ordering
You are purchasing plans that you will be downloading in electronic format. No e-mail will be sent to you, no plans will be snail mailed to you. After completing the transaction, use the "Return to Vendor" link and you will be taken to a page where you are able to download the plans instantly. We will be notified by Paypal that you ordered but have no idea if you completed the download of your plans or not. If for some reason you cannot download the plans immediately after completing this transaction, e-mail us and we'll make sure you receive the link to download them.
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