1985 Lowell's Boat Shop Sailing Surf Dory

A rare 1985 Lowell’s Boat Shop Sailing Surf Dory built to the highest specification by the legendary boat building shop in Amesbury, MA. This 18 foot gunter-rigged dory is built of mahogany over white oak frames; the garboard planks are marine plywood. Unlike many other traditionally built boats, this dory is epoxied to the waterline inside and out. No soaking necessary, just launch it off her trailer and go – you can truly have your cake and eat it too. The gunter and jib arrangement enables the sailing rig to be completely stowed within the boat beneath her custom sunbrella cover for easy transport. The freestanding mast is easily raised by one person and can be fully set up for sailing in less than 20 minutes. There is no boom, and therefore nothing to bonk you in the head while tacking a great boat for young families and advanced sailors alike. Her high gunter enables her to ghost along in light air while her proven dory shape makes her inherently seaworthy in rougher seas. She comes with an electric trolling motor in a dedicated well wired internally to a battery compartment amidships that will get you home at 3 knots if the wind dies completely. You may also row her from any of her three rowing stations; her original four Shaw & Tenney oars are included. Her steel centerboard raises and lowers easily and her rudder can be raised from a line within the cockpit, making it easy for her to float in several inches of water. The tanbark Anson sails are in very good condition. Stored inside during the off season. Cox trailer is included. Her finishes need attention, but she is structurally sound and complete along with all her original hardware: sail as is or bring her back to showboat condition with attention to her interior varnish and topsides. Email me for additional current photos.

Equipment: Minn Kota trolling motor; mounted hand pump bailer; fire extinguisher; anchor and rode; cox trailer; 4 Shaw & Tenney oars