CLC NORTHEASTER DORY
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 17 ft |
| LWL | 13.7 ft |
| Beam | 4.67 ft |
| Draft | 2 ft/ 0.42 ft min |
| Displacement | 100 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.0 kn |
About the CLC NORTHEASTER DORY
A lug rig became an option in 2012. Total built = as of 2021.
Designed by John C. Harris and built by Chesapeake Light Craft / Various (Kit Built), the CLC Northeaster Dory is a lightweight, kit-built vessel with 1200 hulls built since 2008. Its design emphasizes simplicity and accessibility for amateur builders, resulting in a boat with a displacement of 100.0 lb and a fractional sloop rig.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for novice sailors, single-handers, and those seeking a low-maintenance, trailerable day sailor for protected waters. Its shallow draft and lightweight construction make it ideal for beaching and easy transport.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 100.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 1.35, this boat is not designed for offshore or bluewater cruising and is strictly limited to coastal and protected water use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other CLC kit-built designs like the Marlin 17 and the Micro Magic, as well as other small, trailerable daysailers from the same era that prioritize ease of handling over performance.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CLC NORTHEASTER DORY yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 17ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CLC NORTHEASTER DORYyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CLC NORTHEASTER DORY? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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