Willapa Bay 17 foot power dory skiff

The Willapa gets its name from one of the great
unspoiled large bays left in America. This design was
at the urging of my friend Parker who wanted a boat
that could travel the bay and be easily beached as he
found the perfect place to take pictures. This boat is
readily powered with 10-25 hp depending on how
much of a hurry you are in. The hull is designed to
plane easily and offer great stability even in heavy
chop.

This boat is large enough for a center console or if you
prefer simple, the interior can be fitted with a "u"
shaped drivers pit in the rear of the boat.

This boat can easily handle 5 people for a day trip to
the island.

Because of the simple plywood planking over frame
construction, this boat is well within the capabilities of
the backyard builder. This is the kind of boat that can
give decades of enjoyment.

If you are looking for something a bit bigger then
check out the Carolina 21. A very similar boat but
with an additional 4 feet of length allows for a cabin.