The boat rows great with a Piantedosi drop in rig and sculling oars. It fits over the fixed seat, although I did modify the rails to attach it. The boat slips right along, and could take much more weight safely. The only problem rowing it as a single without a lot of gear is that it sits up high in the water, and is susceptible to wind gusts. I love it - I should make some rowing videos to go along with this one!
@@fwtownsend Would love to see the drop in unit put in and taken out. :) What's the level of comfort, stability wise, when using the sliding seat unit verses fixed seating? I ask only because Dorys often tend to be a little unstable until they have more weight load in them, so sitting low, when empty can be a thing. I assume the sliding seat rig has you sitting a little higher up in the boat? I've found my Merry Wherry with a Piantedosi drop in unit to be less stable than I like, so am thinking about building a CLC Northeaster Dory myself. Thanks for any information! :)
Beautiful boat and a really nice video! Congratulations!
Great job. Looks good.
I found your video to be very informative! Now all I need to do is to talk you into letting me borrow Mary to help me build mine... 😊😊
That's a beautiful boat. Thanks for sharing.
Good Job. Watching all these videos inspires one to consider building a boat. Enjoy!
What a great project to work on with your daughter! Welcome to the Northeaster Dory owners "club" :)
So excited, I cannot blame you for wanting to get her in the water. She’s beautiful. Texas
Nice job I'm envious
Well done!
Great build video.
thanks this really helped me build my clc northeaster dory
Lovely boat , great job !
Cool!
How does rowing with the sliding seat compare with oars alone?
The boat rows great with a Piantedosi drop in rig and sculling oars. It fits over the fixed seat, although I did modify the rails to attach it. The boat slips right along, and could take much more weight safely. The only problem rowing it as a single without a lot of gear is that it sits up high in the water, and is susceptible to wind gusts. I love it - I should make some rowing videos to go along with this one!
@@fwtownsend Would love to see the drop in unit put in and taken out. :) What's the level of comfort, stability wise, when using the sliding seat unit verses fixed seating? I ask only because Dorys often tend to be a little unstable until they have more weight load in them, so sitting low, when empty can be a thing. I assume the sliding seat rig has you sitting a little higher up in the boat? I've found my Merry Wherry with a Piantedosi drop in unit to be less stable than I like, so am thinking about building a CLC Northeaster Dory myself. Thanks for any information! :)