Moby is a 7′-11″ dinghy that was originally constructed 48 years ago as a row version by the Anchorage, Inc., in Warren Rhode Island. It was mostly used as a tender on the Hudson River.
In 2019 it underwent a complete restoration at the Bayles Boat Shop in Port Jefferson Harbor, NY where a great group of volunteers help preserve maritime history. Here, it was converted to sail version, clamp and guard was replaced, a period correct sail kit including a Ratsey & Lapthorn sail was sourced.
The Dyer Dhow Midget has a classic look with bronze hardware and mahogany trim. Can be used as a tender or day sailor. It will carry three people and extra duffels. She is easy to handle, and equally easy to de-rig and stow away.
Moby is sailed often and the recent restoration should keep her around for at least another 4 to 5 decades.
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Love my 9′ Dyer Dhow from 1957 — had contemplated submitting it — glad you represented The Anchorage! It epitomizes OCH’s quote from Herreshoff: “Simplicity afloat is the surest guarantee of happiness.” I literally cast off my mooring and sail away within 15 minutes of boarding my DD on a small lake in NH. Those are halcyon days — can’t wait to launch her again.
Wow a 57’ DD that’s awesome. They are built well, still in production and wonderful folks at the Anchorage that provide so much more than service..
I found her in the parking lot of a secondhand shop in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Having learned to sail in our family’s Dyer as a kid, I knew exactly what I was looking at! I agree about Anna and the crew at The Anchorage. While it was fun to find secondhand spars, etc., on Craigslist, it was even better to go to Warren for various parts, see the log of craft still in service, and tour the facility. I’m always good for some bronze hardware that I can’t find anywhere within 200 miles…! Like you, I had the gunwale rails replaced by The Dinghy Shop on LI, so she should be good for another 63 years! Looking forward to launching. If you’re on Facebook, there’s a great group of Dyer enthusiasts — my sense is that you know that already…! Enjoy, and thanks for the reply, Walter.
John, it sounds like you found and rescued a great boat.
Not sure if Jim Koehler is still active at the Dinghy Shop but like Anna at the Anchorage it has always been a pleasure to speak with Jim.
As to the Facebook Dyer Dinghy group, I’ve posted quite a bit of the DDM restoration process with the hope to help others. Great group of folks there also.
Love my 9′ Dyer Dhow from 1957 — had contemplated submitting it — glad you represented The Anchorage! It epitomizes OCH’s quote from Herreshoff: “Simplicity afloat is the surest guarantee of happiness.” I literally cast off my mooring and sail away within 15 minutes of boarding my DD on a small lake in NH. Those are halcyon days — can’t wait to launch her again.
Wow a 57’ DD that’s awesome. They are built well, still in production and wonderful folks at the Anchorage that provide so much more than service..
It will be warmer weather before we know it!
I found her in the parking lot of a secondhand shop in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Having learned to sail in our family’s Dyer as a kid, I knew exactly what I was looking at! I agree about Anna and the crew at The Anchorage. While it was fun to find secondhand spars, etc., on Craigslist, it was even better to go to Warren for various parts, see the log of craft still in service, and tour the facility. I’m always good for some bronze hardware that I can’t find anywhere within 200 miles…! Like you, I had the gunwale rails replaced by The Dinghy Shop on LI, so she should be good for another 63 years! Looking forward to launching. If you’re on Facebook, there’s a great group of Dyer enthusiasts — my sense is that you know that already…! Enjoy, and thanks for the reply, Walter.
John, it sounds like you found and rescued a great boat.
Not sure if Jim Koehler is still active at the Dinghy Shop but like Anna at the Anchorage it has always been a pleasure to speak with Jim.
As to the Facebook Dyer Dinghy group, I’ve posted quite a bit of the DDM restoration process with the hope to help others. Great group of folks there also.