Dories

They float as easily as a bubble on the water. They’re dories—flat-bottomed, splay-sided rowboats with upturned ends. Like an oar boat, a dory is rowed by a single boatman using a set of oars in the middle of the boat. Crafted from wood, fiberglass, or aluminum, dories hold up to four passengers and a guide. Some dories have backrests and cushioned seats and provide a luxurious ride. Originally used for fishing, they’re great for those who want to cast as they drift. While rafts can be boisterous and wild, dories are a touch of class on the water.


 
 
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