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title: "How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory: A Classic in Plywood Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 1988"
brand: "harold payson"
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# How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory: A Classic in Plywood Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 1988

**Brand:** harold payson
**Price:** ₨10933
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- **What is this?** How to Build the Gloucester Light Dory: A Classic in Plywood Paperback – Illustrated, February 1, 1988 by harold payson
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A true guide for an easy build.
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024*

A true guide for an easy build. The author knows his trade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Masterpiece of literary achievement... right up there with War and Peace
  

*by V***K on Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013*

I really like the Gloucester Light dory design and concept and this publication is the definitive writing on it's construction.  You must also get your hands on the actual plans to use in conjunction with this book which others may whine about but I see that as being entirely fair.The G.L.D. has it's limitations but for simplicity of construction and relative performance as a design specific to oar power, the boat shines. Rowing close winded requires ballast/trim tuning for some and initial stability is too tender for some folks preferences too but the design is sound and permits very good utilitiy and a nice turn of speed.The book is nicely written by Mr. Payson and a pleasure to read. The information is clear and concise with good diagrams. This should be very good suplamentary material for anyone attempting to build a Bolger G.L.D.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    How to build the best  plywood boat ever
  

*by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2014*

I believe Phil Bolger himself, who designed the boat, said it was his favorite design (out of hundreds of boats he built).  I have owned two of these boats for many years and they get a lot of use.  Both boats were built using this book and the plans, which, yes, you must purchase separately. I can't say enough about the Gloucester Light ...a trusty, seaworthy, responsive craft.  Don't worry about the plywood construction.  Pay attention to the instructions while building, protect the boat when not in use and paint it up occasionally ...and this boat will last a long time and carry you safely  on the water.

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