# DORY OUTBOARD

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/dory-outboard/38195>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [March 7, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/dory-outboard/38195 "2011-03-07T12:40:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Richard\_Arnold](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@Richard\_Arnold](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Richard_Arnold)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/dory-outboard/38195/1 "2011-03-07T12:40:54Z")

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I'M GOING TO BUILD A DORY UP HERE AT 9500' IN SW COLORADO. ARE THERE ANY FINISHED DORYS IN THIS AREA?&nbsp; OR IN NEW MEXICO, UTAH, ETC?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ALSO HAS ANYONE BUILT A BRACKET FOR AN OUTBOARD MOTOR?

THANKS, RICHARD ARNOLD

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**Author:** ![Jack\_Jacoby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f0a364/32.png) [@Jack\_Jacoby](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jack_Jacoby)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2011, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/dory-outboard/38195/2 "2011-03-08T22:11:50Z")

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No motor in mine but how about a motor well in the aft seat with a drop&nbsp;in cover?&nbsp;It would be on center and when not in use the drop board would cover it nicely.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SEEYA Jack

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**Author:** ![John\_Haley](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc79bd/32.png) [@John\_Haley](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/John_Haley)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/dory-outboard/38195/3 "2011-03-10T11:58:33Z")

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You could also consider one of those off center canoe motor mounts. You could purchase it or fabricate it. It might be limited to electric though.

&nbsp;[http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/32626?pi=88266&qs=3012739\_g\_shopping&subrnd=0](http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/32626?pi=88266&qs=3012739_g_shopping&subrnd=0)

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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Hugg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Dennis\_Hugg](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Dennis_Hugg)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2011, 8:21am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/dory-outboard/38195/4 "2011-04-02T08:21:22Z")

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Richard, I have a Northeaster Dory now getting Brightsides finished. I replaced the stern plywood composite panels with one solid wood panel of the same dimensions, 7/8 inch thickness. Next I cut a slot for the motor mount (Honda 2HP air-cooled) and bracketted into the stern well so that I have a vertical mounting bracket inset on triangular wooden side extensions glued and screwed into the stern.

I have the long-shaft engine and from best estimates and measuring Honda's recommendations for propeller depth when under power, I should hit it just right. We will soon know.

Watch the CLC video of three rowers moving the Northeaster Dory along; this is about what I expect from the Honda BF2DKLCH 20-inch shaft.

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