Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

[Philby]

I've got a Dell Quay Dory eurosport 15' with an Evinrude 70 hp VRO. <br /><br />I believe this is similar to a Boston Whaler.<br /><br />Manufactured in Poole, Dorset, England.<br /><br />Which came first. Boston Whaler or Dell Quay Dory ??<br /><br />Great Boat .

 

[Gav]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

philby.<br /> The dell came first which should have a foam core making it unsinkable. Don't let water ingress to the foam though as you can kiss your boat goodbye as the foam can soak up three quarters of a ton of water!<br />I have seen a water-logged dellquay break its back after being bought up the slip after a summer on a mooring. If you look after the water tightness of all hull & deck fittings you'll have a good sea boat.<br /><br />good luck <br />G

 

[Wan Zai]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

Somebody at my marina wants to sell a Dell Quay Dory with a 115 hp [2-stroke] Suzuki for US$2,600/xx. The boat and engine is in bad shape. I am thinking of restoring it but I am not sure how the boat will ride in choppy water. Anybody have any experience with Dell Quay Dory ride in choppy water.

 

[Philby]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

15 foot is rated for engine up to 80 hp, so I imagine this is a 17 foot boat. <br /><br />To be honest it is the safest feeling boat I have ever had. It is heavy enough to cut through choppy waters, and are sold as unsinkable.<br /><br />Never had to disprove that fact myself, but I runthis with my four children on boatd and I've had many a boat I wouldn't feel that confident with.<br /><br />I would reccomend them.

 

[zorro1]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

Philby,<br /> Dory's are renowned for being uncomfortable when motoring accross a swell. Unlike a deep "V" hull it will not cut through the swell but ride over it like a tea tray. Once stopped it provides a good steady platform to fish from, although this does not deminish "V" hulls in any way.<br />Simply ask yourself are you expierienced enough to handle any craft in an upcoming squall? Or do you wish to be sat in a craft that will point and ride better at an increased speed and comfort?<br />Dell quay are the best of their era but its the boats weather limits you must consider.

 

[Philby]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

I stand corrected.<br /><br />Personally i have a Eurosport, as you know halfway between a deep V and a "tea tray "<br /><br />Great in choppy water in my experience.If ther is a big swell I'm at home reading the paper.

 

[sajack]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

I have a 13ft. 4in. Dell Quay, a 1985 that I have owned since 1999. It is a great boat, fairly light, fast with a 50hp. Tohatsu, unsinkable. Its a keeper for me. I dont think I will ever part with it.

 

[JB]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

Gav, are you certain the Del Quay came before the first Boston Whaler?<br /><br />Boston Whalers showed up in 1959. When did the first Del Quays come along?

 

[wilde]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

Hey guys check out info on GOOGLE "Dell Quay Dory" then "continuousWave: Whaler: Cetacea: Page 72" all the info on Del Quay you can read about & pix also..... enjoy... I got a 1972 13.5 I'm re-building, working on the bottom of hull, got a few holes.. had a little water in it.. stoop it up for 9 months & drained it got about 6 gals of water out. pretty lite now... thinking of spraying the inside with X-Liner (what they spray in back of truck beds for rubberized liners) gotta ch cost. next hull repair, gell coat or not to gell coat & paint hang a motor & Gone Fishin thats the plan..... wilde

 

[Jamie0liver]

Re: Anybody got a Dell Quay Dory ?

Hi, we have just bought a Dell Quay 15ft Dory with an Evinrude 70HP VRO. Does any one know how fast the boat will travel at with 4 people on board when we get it on the water??? Thanks.