The Lavro Dory came from the factory with some slightly odd looking chine/rail extensions in the stern. They are attached with bolts, and are made from wood. Bartender boats have something similar, but their’s are more elegant, and run from … Read More
One of the big concerns I have had with this Lavro Dory project is that there is foam below the floor, but the hull has no drain plugs. This seemed really stupid to me, given that the manufacturer, and owners … Read More
Well, I am back to work on my Lavro Dory project. First I moved the boat into my smaller workspace, which is heatable for winter work. I needed it off the trailer, because of work I need to do on … Read More
If you have ever wondered if you could shorten Beach Rollers, you can. Read below for what glues and methods I used. Beach Rollers are great. More than once I have bought a pair. They are extremely tough, and are … Read More
I recently purchased a Portage Pram from a friend. I had planned on building a similar pram as a shore boat for our Lavro Dory, so this saved a bunch of work, and building Portage Pram oars was a very … Read More
A bunch of us small boaters got together for the annual Pocket Yacht Palooza in Port Townsend. And then about a third as many went on a short cruise together for a few days. I showed my modified CLC Skerry. … Read More
A few weeks ago I finally started the work on my Lavro Dory. My plans for the boat required removing the old cabin, old motor, and pretty much everything else inside. Removing the cabin was not too hard. It was … Read More
I recently made yet another modification to my already heavily modified CLC Skerry. Between the forward bulkhead and the thwart boxes mid-ship, I have been using straps and some lines to organize gear bags and anchor systems in bags. Well, … Read More
In the video below I share many details about using an Insta360 One X2 camera on my small boat. I love this camera, and consider it a bit revolutionary for telling small boat stories. If you are considering one of … Read More
Last week (May 2022) I rowed and sailed my modified CLC Skerry across the Strait of Georgia to Sucia Island in the San Juan Islands, for three days, and two nights. It was fantastic, one of those everything adventures; moments … Read More