Rowing Sailing Dory - By Bob Whittier. A sweet little rowing or sailing dory. Wide enough across the bottom to have none of the "crankiness" for which dories are both famed and feared. As sweet a rower can be and not fussy to build. Build her as a utility boat, as a tender, as a silent sneak up on 'em fishing skiff, as a trainer or a fun boat for the kids. The first time you take her out you'll be flabbergasted at how easily she darts along With light pulls on the oars.