Dory Story Part Two: Finishing the Interior

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The interior layout and design is up to the builder. This short video shows how I finished my boat and what modifications I've made in the past five years.
I put seats on the perimeter to allow movement without obstructions while playing fish, but that make it difficult to lift crab pots aboard.
There are things I'll do differently If I build another one. A slatted floor is pretty but not practical in a fishing boat. Every small thing you drop goes through the floor to the bilge.
The video is the highlights of Dory Story, the book I wrote as I built the boat. The book is yours free through my website www.ericrush.com/books
Plans for this dory and many other boats are at spirainternational.com/
This KZfaq channel is not just a boat-building enterprise. It's a serendipitous grab bag. (Serendipitous?) Please subscribe and click the damn bell.

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@OregonOldTimer 6 ай бұрын

Several people have asked to buy my dory plans or copies. Legality and ethics of reselling Jeff Spira's intellectual property prevented me from doing that, but here is the workaround that doesn't cheat Spira's business and allows me to sleep well. I had copies made of my plans for the "Tillamook" dory. For mailing to USPS domestic addresses rolled in a tube: $96.72. Mailed first class in a large envelope: $81.21. Priority Mail is $88.64. International mailing cost to be determined individually. Breakdown is $69.99-the price I paid Spira-to be held indefinitely for Spira International or its successors by me or my heirs, $9.00 copy cost for five sheets, and the balance for mailing tube and/or postage. I'm sure you can find others who will sell, trade, or even give you copies of plans without giving a thought to copyright if you're so inclined.

@teocalli401 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time and embedding your legacy into youtube boat building fame. By far the best series out there. You are an inspiration and have made my day. Here's to always having ice in your cooler, rods bent and spring high water!

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@jmkenny 3 жыл бұрын

By far the most informative and inspiring Dory overview I've seen! Really appreciate the ingenuity used to correct mistakes etc.. Thank you

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brad. When you make as many mistakes as I do, it pays to be good at figuring out fixes.

@kenbo3246 2 жыл бұрын

`I learn a little more every time i watch one of your videos.. Thanks BK

@WesB1972 Жыл бұрын

I saw on your website that you lived in Oak Ridge TN. I was also born in 1942 and moved to Oak Ridge in 1947. I lived and went to school there until we moved back to suburban Knoxville in 1947. Living in O R during that time period was like living in Camelot, very little crime, almost no unemployment and most workers had a security clearance . Most people didn't lock the doors to there house. when I became a young man I went to work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory serving an apprenticeship as a machinist. I worked there as a machinist, engineering technologist and finally as a field engineer. I am now retired and have a small machine shop nearby Oak Ridge. I have built boats and worked on many more.I want to build another boat but had convinced myself that I was too old. Watching your videos has changed my mind. I have had a set of dory plans from Glen-L for several years. I am going to get them out and give it a go. Thanks for your videos and for giving me the incentive and inspiration to go forward with the dory project.

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

Sorry my response took so long, Wes. We were there because my father was a physicist on the Manhattan Project. I went back a few years ago to see the museums and visit the house we lived in. Have fun with your dory build.

@SgtBrewdawg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences. It’s educational and inspiring. And your boat looks great. I always cherish all teaching I get from any “old timer” …. Thanks 🧐

@alpineflier9961 Жыл бұрын

You are very resourceful and have many clever ideas. I also appreciate your ability to stick to it. In my twenties I built an 18 foot Chamberlin Gunning Dory and it took me a year to complete. Lots of evenings and weekends work. It was a peaceful and rewarding experience. I now find myself developing an interest to build a Pacific Power Dory. Anyway, thank you as I enjoyed your video.

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

If I'd had only weekends and evenings, it would have taken me a year or more. Retirement is wonderful.

@dawdaw2164 2 жыл бұрын

Sooooooo awesome! Just love watching your videos! Keep it up... God bless you and your family!

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@peterparsons7141 Ай бұрын

Nice fishing boat !

@OregonOldTimer Ай бұрын

Thank you. Couldn't afford to buy one, so I built one.

@BenchmarkOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Don't know why I've never come across you channel Mr. Rush!?!?! I'm a 3rd generation doryman from Pacific City, I'm sure our paths have crossed at some point but can't say where for sure... I really enjoyed watching this build, thank you for having such a detailed account of your process!

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

I decided to build a dory after watching the PC fleet, but I've never launched from the beach. Too old to be wrestling with boats in the surf.

@BenchmarkOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@OregonOldTimer over the summer I peer pressured a friend of mine to buy a Spira designed powerdrifter that was home built by a feller between Beaver and Blaine. He’s going to work on a couple modifications this winter and hopefully I’ll be able to coach him through a launch at Kiwanda next summer 🤞🏻

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

@@BenchmarkOutdoors Let me know come launch day. I'd like to watch.

@BenchmarkOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@OregonOldTimer you bet!

@maniachill3069 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Maine, great job!

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Where in Maine?

@miormedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the deep dive into some interesting details. The boat looks great! I'm also working on a flat bottom boat (on my channel). I also opted for a daggerboard, or "foreboard" in my case. It's more towards the bow. It hasn't been in the water yet so I have no idea how it's going to behave. So for me this was a great window into the future. Thanks again!

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know how your board works for you.

@benhawke7231 Жыл бұрын

I live in Oak Harbor Washington, and I understand all your troubles out on the water. Thanks for your informative video. Hope to one day see you out on the water. 🥃🍻🇺🇸

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

I fished out of Port Angeles for many years, but I haven't been in Washington waters in nearly twenty years. Access to salt water is much easier on the Strait of J de F than on the ocean, so I don't get out as often as I'd like.

@AndyChipling 2 жыл бұрын

Love the project and the anti splash rail.. I will remember that one when I build a boat.. very smart. Happy boating. Andy Chipling

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

If you build a boat with a V bottom, you probably won't need spray rails.

@maniachill3069 Жыл бұрын

Hello again from Maine. The last name Rush was my great grandmother's maiden name. My son's middle name is Rush.

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

We are a non-lineal descendant of Dr Benjamin Rush. Common grandfather. Family line is traced back as far as Capt John Rush of Cromwell's army. My family ended up in Texas after the Civil War.

@roblescurbappealconcrete 3 жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job on that Dory. I think the younger generation tends to give up believing in us ol timers.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Young folks are way ahead of us in some respects, but it seems most don't have what we old folks consider basic skills. But our grandparents probably thought the same of us, and our grandkids will probably think the same of their grandkids.

@jasonsanitz5623 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, and great story, Mr. Spira had passed I heard, I'm planning to build one of his designs this winter. Thanks for sharing!!!

@LYLE995 3 жыл бұрын

You sir are my hero.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Well, gee. I don't know why, but thanks.

@TheNockingPoint 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational video. Thank you.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it. The two dory-building videos continue to be my most popular ones.

@wawb5764 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@crowflight3988 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Perspari Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@kevinhornbuckle 3 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Kevin.

@darrylmcleman6456 3 жыл бұрын

I epoxied my transducer in the bilge and it does not need water bath to work. Enjoying your vids in western Canada! CHEERS

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same, and it works at low speed. Either water turbulence or air under the hull makes it read incorrectly..

@drumminsonlive9199 3 жыл бұрын

Good work she looks great...

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@mmanut 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT FISHING BOAT. NICE JOB ‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Vinny.

@beyondthegoats6048 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent...

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

@chrishoesing5455 3 жыл бұрын

That has to be be so satisfying to motor around in. How many people stop to ask you about it , and then fawn over the romantic notion of it being hand made? Nothing like using a home made tool.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it's the bright color or the bright wood, but people complement us on the boat in parking lots and on the water.

@rgi8426 3 жыл бұрын

Way to kickass Old Timer!!!

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@travissoff9521 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible video very interesting

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@user-uf3hp5fb6z 2 жыл бұрын

Best !

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@fatboy54100 2 ай бұрын

Ps Will be attending Pacific Dory days. We may be able to meet up there if you’re going.

@OregonOldTimer Ай бұрын

We had our boat in the parade in 2015 a few days after it was finished. Haven't bothered since, though we do attend the festivities.

@malcolmfunnell4501 3 жыл бұрын

Well done , great job , I would have started with the bottle opener tho then built the boat around it

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

I like your priorities.

@MDATV 3 жыл бұрын

steady boat

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@smokeythebirdbrain 3 жыл бұрын

Love the look of the floors and benches. Looks like a comfortable boat!

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, David. Like any flat-bottom boat, it pounds pretty hard at speed in chop. Uncomfortable if you're sitting forward.

@poppaluv 3 жыл бұрын

i believe this is the dory i will build from mr. spira's plans. I've been looking through all the scrapbooks and i didn't see any of the boats made with any sort of integral swim platform or float pods to help with the rear squatting.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

That's a problem with most weight in the stern--engine(s), fuel, battery, operator. I put the battery in the forepeak but didn't want to run long fuel lines. And, because it's tiller steered rather than center console, I have to sit in the stern. My solution was to add a hydrofoil, a "whale tail", to the outboard shaft. Pacific dories are designed with launching and landing on the beach, so nothing in the design can protrude below the flat bottom.

@poppaluv 3 жыл бұрын

@@OregonOldTimer Thanks for your response. Wonderful boat btw. I'd love to see a nice video of your interior. I won't be doing any beach launching. I wonder if anyone else has tried adding them. I'd like it to be part of the structure and not just an addition.

@joerooney5434 2 жыл бұрын

love the bottle opener... I base my builds around the position of this most important fixture...

@markkemp7608 3 жыл бұрын

My Mom lives in Pacific City and has talked about the Dory Days. I have not ever watched the morning launching, something I would like to see.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

I've never launched of the beach there. Too old to learn how to wrestle with boats in the surf, but we often go there to watch.

@johngoodell2775 3 жыл бұрын

@@OregonOldTimer nice build. I would go out at PC on a nice calm day - but keep in mind that Spira got the hull shape from a PC local originally, but didnt copy the framing....rather he sort of made up something generic. So the bottom framing doesnt have enough stringers and lacks frame gusseting etc. and without scarfed or butt blocked plywood, I would be worried about it in that beach launch/land environment. The impacts are much bigger than expected.

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

@@johngoodell2775, thank you for that information. It'll help me overcome any possible temptation for beach operations in the future.

@neftalirivera 2 жыл бұрын

Next time I will try it going fishing amigo. Neftalí

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we will. Next time, stay longer.

@gilbertoarreola5169 3 жыл бұрын

me gusto mucho dory boat

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias, Gilberto.

@gilbertoarreola5169 3 жыл бұрын

regalame fotos de plans plis

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

@@gilbertoarreola5169 spirainternational.com/hp_till.php

@Makermook 3 жыл бұрын

I've built a handful of small boats in my time, but my favorite by far has been the one I made for my oldest son. He lives on the North Carolina coast and fishes skinny water with his three daughters. The flat bottom and longtail motor allow them to easily navigate 3" of brackish water.

@oregonjack7919 2 жыл бұрын

Hope I can see your boat sometime, are you coming to the Dory festival?

@palmettoproject2885 Жыл бұрын

Very Nice boat! I was wondering where did you find the flooring for the boat? Thanks for sharing!

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

Find it? I should have been so lucky.

@richardrenneckerjr4631 3 жыл бұрын

was you satisfied with the plans from your Jeff Spira . You did a awsome job on the boat .am trying to find marine-grade plywood no one got it here in mo . I just ordered skiff plans . But I want to make a bigger boat nexts .

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

I've built three different Spira boats and will build more. Plans are clear and easy to follow. If you fiberglass the outside of the hull, you don't need marine ply. You can get the wood you need for Spira's boats from your local builder's supply store.

@mikeklungland8170 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of cedar for the rub rails. Much easier to bend. Did you paint or varnish on the inside of the rails? Did you screw them in? How far apart are the screws?

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Inner face of the cedar rub rails are untreated. They are attached with PL Premium 3X construction glue and screws. Long screws at the frames, countersunk below the rail surface, through the siding, and into the frames. I used shorter screws between frames that would not extend through the siding. Overall screw spacing is one foot. I hope this helps, Mike.

@bizim_eller 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍🙂

@johnschuster9192 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job Eric! Damn't I wanted to build a boat since I was 12 yrs old..To heavy to deal with now...I got my Woodland Mills 130 saw mill in Sep. so I have been a busy beaver.I'm down to four 10' cedar and english walnut logs but this wonderful is slowing me down to stop..Too many projects! Some Questions ! I have a wooden cane that has drying cracks and I wanted to know what to fill them with.I tried the standard filler you would use for furniture once.Im clumsy with spine problems so I drop or knock it over..out pops the filler.Its blonde wood so I thought epoxy filler to use..?But will it take stain or not?You sound like you have been making videos forever...Superman! :)

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn't see this before now, John. I've never stained epoxy, but many woodturners do that.

@jamesfrankland6820 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work, I only wish I were there to help. Let's go fishing, gas on me!

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, James. Check back after Covid is not a threat.

@jamesfrankland6820 3 жыл бұрын

@@OregonOldTimer thanks a million old timer, will do..🐠🐟🎣

@creo3744 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, just want to know how long is your 20 HP Outboard, is that 20" or 15" Shaft? Thanks

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Short shaft, 15". I'd have preferred the longer shaft to avoid the deep cutout in the transom, but Craigslist doesn't always allow me to be picky. I was concerned that the deep cutout would allow following seas to splash in, but, in five years, that hasn't happened.

@KimberCTurner 3 жыл бұрын

Way too much work for me but it looks great!

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

There's work work, and then there's fun work.

@royboone5991 Жыл бұрын

Have you weighed it fully loaded less trailer lbs.

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

Nope.

@glenncollins294 2 жыл бұрын

Who can you get the plans from?

@OregonOldTimer 6 ай бұрын

@robertbailey2342 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find plans to build one of these? Hello from the coast of Maine

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

Where in Maine, Robert? Since Spira's death last year and disappearance of his web site, acquiring his plans is sort of a scramble. There's a lively trade in reselling plans and making copies to sell. But Spira sold plans with the provision that one set of plans entitled the building of one boat. With him gone and nobody being able to find out what plans there are, if any, to revive his business the ethics of copying or reselling are not clear. I solved that problem in a way that lets me sleep well. I have sold a few copies of my dory plans for exactly what I paid plus copy cost and mailing. I keep a record, and if and when Spira International is resurrected, I, or my heirs, will forward the $69.99 I paid Spira for each set I sell with an explanation. I have no doubt you can find someone who will sell you plans cheaper. It depends on what seems right to you.

@robertbailey2342 Жыл бұрын

@@OregonOldTimer I live in a town named Bowdoinham ME

@jai000061 8 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I think it’s great that you’ve been able to help a few people who are interested in building this boat. I used to go on Spira International and surf the site admiring all the plans that were for sell. Unfortunately I never got the “buy it now “ button. If in the future your are still to able to help with a set of the Tillamook plans I would be interested in a set. I love in San Antonio Tx and my twin brother and I have started fishing regularly. Thank you for all you videos and keep up the good work!

@OregonOldTimer 6 ай бұрын

Changed my mind on sellling plans, Robert. Several people have asked to buy my dory plans or copies. Legality and ethics of reselling Jeff Spira's intellectual property prevented me from doing that, but here is the workaround that doesn't cheat Spira's business and allows me to sleep well. I had copies made of my plans for the "Tillamook" dory. For mailing to USPS domestic addresses rolled in a tube: $96.72. Mailed first class in a large envelope: $81.21. Priority Mail is $88.64. International mailing cost to be determined individually. Breakdown is $69.99-the price I paid Spira-to be held indefinitely for Spira International or its successors by me or my heirs, $9.00 copy cost for five sheets, and the balance for mailing tube and/or postage. I'm sure you can find others who will sell, trade, or even give you copies of plans without giving a thought to copyright if you're so inclined.

@OregonOldTimer 6 ай бұрын

@@jai000061 Several people have asked to buy my dory plans or copies. Legality and ethics of reselling Jeff Spira's intellectual property prevented me from doing that, but here is the workaround that doesn't cheat Spira's business and allows me to sleep well. I had copies made of my plans for the "Tillamook" dory. For mailing to USPS domestic addresses rolled in a tube: $96.72. Mailed first class in a large envelope: $81.21. Priority Mail is $88.64. International mailing cost to be determined individually. Breakdown is $69.99-the price I paid Spira-to be held indefinitely for Spira International or its successors by me or my heirs, $9.00 copy cost for five sheets, and the balance for mailing tube and/or postage. I'm sure you can find others who will sell, trade, or even give you copies of plans without giving a thought to copyright if you're so inclined.

@thetruth8958 3 жыл бұрын

The cost please?

@OregonOldTimer 3 жыл бұрын

Total, including plans and registration, $1700. Itemized cost list is in the PDF book "Dory Story" available through www.ericrush.com/

@richardrenneckerjr7684 Жыл бұрын

How is the boat holding up

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

The dory is just fine, but it's lonesome. The only water it's seen the past several months is the rain that falls on the tarp that covers it. But we'll go crabbing as soon as weather warms a little, and the boat will be happy again.

@richardrenneckerjr7684 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear its doing good i love to find set of plans

@OregonOldTimer Жыл бұрын

@@richardrenneckerjr7684 I will sell copies of Spira's plans for his Tillamook dory under these conditions. You pay $69.99, the price I paid Spira. Plus $9 copy cost. Plus postage. That comes to $96.72 rolled, $81.21 folded. I, or my heirs, will hold the price of the plans in reserve indefinitely. If Spira International ever resumes operation, or if Jeff's heirs or assigns ever resume selling plans, I will send all money I've collected for plans to them with an explanation.

@adrienbastarache8096 2 жыл бұрын

Your definitely not a boat builder,the front was too high,a video with just pictures is not much ,next time make a live videos so we can see your mistake.

@OregonOldTimer 2 жыл бұрын

By "front" do you mean the bow? If so your complaint is with Jeff Spira, the designer, not with me. I've built six boats. How many have you built?