1884 Banks Dory. The photographer sent me this shot a couple days ago.
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20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – On the Water
A quick post of the 20′ 1884 replica of the Banks Dory I finished awhile ago. Here a photo of her first time on the water!
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – Electronics
Today I finished up the electronics on the 20′ Banks Dory! She is now ready to launch as she sits on her new wooden trailer.
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – On the Trailer
Yesterday I lifted the 20′ Banks Dory and placed it on its new wooden trailer. It fits perfectly. I now can have the bow stop made.
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – Trailer Sealed
Wooden trailer after applying sealer! Next post will show it with the 20′ Dory!
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – Trailer Fenders and Lights
Today the fender supports and the tail lights were wired in. Work most of the morning was in the rain! I got a chance to take a couple photos when the sun came out for a few minutes.
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – Wooden Trailer Pt. 2
Do you think it going to rain, all day?! Today the wood trailer that will carry the 20′ Dory is nearly complete. Tomorrow I will install the lights.
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – Wooden Trailer
Thursday. The last couple of day I’ve been building a wooden trailer for the 20′ Banks Dory. I’ll keep you all posted as it progresses.
A Final Post for 2015
12-17-2015. This is the last post of 2015. There have been a few things that have happened since the last post. This last April I had major back surgery, so I have been moving a little slower than usual. I completed the 20′ Banks fishing Dory. It was displayed in the Elochoman Wooden Boat Festival. I taught two classes….
20′ Banks Fishing Dory, USCG – Oars
Today I spent 3 hours cutting and shaping a set of 9’6″ straight grain fir oars. Made for the 20′ Banks Dory that was completed a couple of weeks ago.