In 1980 I designed and built the first Thompson dory. It is a Swampscott style dory 15 ft. LOA , 4 ft. beam. I used this boat for several years before selling it. In the 90’s the Thompson dory became one of my most popular models. I offered it in either sailing or rowing versions. I am planning to build a sailing model starting in February of 2010. Some changes from the original: solid wood transom andseats, seats set on seat frames and seat stringers, thicker bottom panel, and a change to leg of mutton rig rather than sprit rig. These changes will make the boat stronger as well as giving the boat a more traditional look. Unlike traditional work dories this boat is light and agile. An easy rower and good sailer.

Construction will be of sapele plywood, with mahogany transom, seats rudder and tiller and gunwales. Spruce or alaskan yellow cedar for the spars.

Completion should be some time in the spring of 2010.