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PEARSON UNLIMITED offers both surf and rowing dories. Our hand-laminated process uses only the highest quality S-Glass stitch-bonded fabric and surface-sealed to assure that no additional weight is gained through absorption. Any type wood is available for the trim, but Philippine mahogany is the wood of choice by many skippers. We also offer high-density polyethylene as a rail option.
Our Surf Dory meets all specifications of the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) and the National Doryman's Association (NDA). The hull design is classic Banks Dory but construction is the cutting edge of modern technology.
The bottom of the hull and the washdeck are cored
laminate structures that withstand King Neptune's fury. The
washdeck, a one piece part with a molded, non-skid texture, is
bonded to the hull and the stringers with a high strength
compound forming a rigid "I-beam" type structure along
the center axis. 
We have also incorporated small fore and
after decks that are laminated as part of the hull. This
one-piece approach eliminates the problem of cracking in
vulnerable areas, especially in the event of a shallow water
capsizing. Recesses are provided for the flush installation of
our adjustable seat and footbrace system. Appropriate scuppers
are installed to make this a truly efficient self-bailing boat.
We also install two pair of oak clips to securely hold a spare
pair of oars. The Pearson Surf Dory is completely adjustable. 
With our
Track System, moving a seat or a footbrace takes only a matter of
minutes. These adjustments allow for a balanced boat no matter
what the weight difference is between crew members. Oarlocks can
also be adjusted along the rail to provide optimal pull length
and position of comfort. Not only can you adjust the bow and
stern positions, but the Surf Dory can be setup in a center
station operation. 
Remove one seat and footbrace and you're ready to row perfectly balanced with only one person. This is a great advantage when rowing the dory leg of the American Ironman event that is so popular at lifesaving competitions.
We build our
surf dory with three basic ideals in mind: maximum strength to
weight ratio, minimum maintenance, and complete adjustability.
Our bottom line is SAFETY. We have made every effort possible to
build a quality product that will endure years of severe
punishment. All this durability is in a package that is under 300
pounds fitted out, guaranteed. Call (310-545-7659) or
e-mail us.
Our Pearson Rowing Dory is designed for speed and quietness.
Its
narrow profile and light weight construction will swiftly deliver
you to your favorite fishing spot. It is also used as a surfing
boat by many southern California lifeguards to hone their
surfzone skills. 
A hand-laminated hull and a white polyester gelcoat (or your choice of color) provide the foundation of a process that assures equal
weight distribution and best strength-to-weight ratio. 
To eliminate
structural problems at the bow and stern, the breasthook,
tombstone, fore and after decks are laminated as one piece with
the hull. 
Cored
laminate fore and aft flotation tanks provide hull stiffness and
storage. Similar to our Surf Dory, the Rowing Dory is trimmed out
in Philippine mahogany rails and seat (or the wood of your
choice). This is not only a fun, swift rowing craft, but an
eye-appealing classic design as well.
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