How to Build a Hatteras V-Bottom Dory

[@1066wastrel]

after watching lot`s of your posts, I`ve finally found the boat I`m gonna build, a 16ft Hatteras! (wish me luck)!

[@MegaPeers]

Good luck, how's the build going?

[@jimgarrett7078]

Hatteras is 19 foot I believe.

[@dondonofrio8380]

thank God for Jeff' your video was great. I am going to build the Carolina Hatteras. Sent for the plans can not wait to get started.

[@harrisonu]

I think I have watched all of your videos trying to decide on what to build. Used to fish the gulf near Apalachicola. I can't decide between the v bottom and flat bottom designs. We used semi v type fiberglass boats and could comfortably a few miles off the islands. I really love the look of the Hatteras and pangas. Great content!

[@noturfather1106]

My deciding factor would be if i had access to launch my boat from the beach anywhere nearby, i might want a flat bottom. If not, full v would let you get around faster but be a little less steady not moving.

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I like that design but I’m going to look at several of your other designs to see what would be the best for a first attempt at boat building...Thanks Jeff

[@prinsnalawansa8870]

Love to see a video about about Trim tabs on your bots!

[@chestermartin3440]

Thank you so much! Nicely done!

[@dieuhienvidam874]

Chiếc thuyền trông thật đẹp. Thanks bạn yêu chia sẻ Tuyệt vời tôi thích nó 👍🌹🌹

[@shopnwoods9901]

Great video Jeff. Can you help with a boat choice? I'd like to build one for inland lakes and Michigans Great Lakes. Used for fiishing, tubing, etc. Needs to fit a family of 6-8. I'd like it to get up to 35 knots or so without a massive outboard. I like the flat bottom option of being able to beach it sometimes. Thanks for any advise you have.

[@tjkid07]

Sure. Semd me an email to [e-mail] and I'll discuss some options.

[@shopnwoods9901]

@@tjkid07 Sent, thanks

[@oliveiragomes8098]

RIP my friend 😢😢

[@paulrobberts1527]

What screws do you use,steel or stainless

[@hanoitripper1809]

Hi Im looking to build my first boat. I live in Sydney and want to go offshore for fishing. Would you recommend this one over your other boats?

[@tjkid07]

It depends on what you are looking for. I have 105 designs and each is recommended over each other depending on what the builder is looking for. All are capable of offshore fishing.

[@dennisharrington6055]

Thanks

[@plmainville]

Does this have a self-bailing cockpit?

[@tjkid07]

Normally not really, but you could build it that way. Normally, it'll self bail when on a plane, if you have the right scuppers, but not stopped.

[@creo3744]

Hi, I have question regarding building this Hatteras V-Bottom Dory. Can I use Thick Plywood for Frames instead of 2x4? I'm planning to built this in the Philippines. Also can I use 20hp motor for this Hatteras V-Bottom Dory 18 feet? Thanks

[@tjkid07]

Yes, you can. Best bet is to send me an email to [e-mail] and I can give you more detailed info.

[@MichaelRodgers670]

I just tried to visit you website but it is redirecting me to building pole barns.

[@chrisclemons9943]

What’s the cost of a boat like this

[@delfi.m.pbarbosa6061]

Nice👍 How to fix the bottom keel

[@glennasmith6130]

your website links don't work

[@dsm811]

can a cabin be added?

[@tjkid07]

Sure.

[@bizim_eller]

👍👍🙂

[@indrithalluni2054]

It would be nice to have a real video instead of pictures

[@tjkid07]

What would have been really nice if one of the 100 or more builders that have completed them could had sent me videos to publish.

[@justinbiondi]

Just Share this on all his videos. Jeff has passed away and his site expired and the domain is gone. There are a few historic snapshots out there. I do not know if anyone owns the right to his plans anymore.

[@Leblueskee]

So sad! Looks like he will live on though