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But early on specified mornings, motorized dories and skiffs headed out to sea, fishing for the local quota of cod allowed for personal consumption.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2022

Bassi’s grandfather fished halibut back when schooners carried small dories out to the fishing grounds, which made the landing of a fish that can grow to 500 pounds all the more exciting.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2019

Sea kayaks, canoes, skiffs, powerboats, inner tubes, water skis, dories and dinghies lean against buildings and sit in driveways along Highway 169.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2016

Others climbed aboard the hulls of overturned dories to replace planks.

From Washington Times • Sep. 12, 2015

Each morning the men set out in the dories to cast their nets into the sea.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood