| The Adirondack Guide Boat |
Every now and then you come across a boat design that is difficult to capture in words. The Adirondack
Guide boat is such a design. I first became interested in this boat when I saw and older gentleman rowing
his guide boat among the ducks of Buttermilk bay. Somehow the boat seemed to belong in that setting.
Each stroke he took with the oars seemed to propel him without effort, quietly skimming across the surface
of the chop and amongst the birds. As I am sure you can understand, I could not let an opportunity to talk
to this man pass me by. I paddled my canoe over to learn he had owned his guide boat for most of his
adult life and used it regularly to row the waters of Buttermilk Bay.
Guide boat is such a design. I first became interested in this boat when I saw and older gentleman rowing
his guide boat among the ducks of Buttermilk bay. Somehow the boat seemed to belong in that setting.
Each stroke he took with the oars seemed to propel him without effort, quietly skimming across the surface
of the chop and amongst the birds. As I am sure you can understand, I could not let an opportunity to talk
to this man pass me by. I paddled my canoe over to learn he had owned his guide boat for most of his
adult life and used it regularly to row the waters of Buttermilk Bay.
The Adirondack Guide boat has actually been around for some time.
Designed out of necessity by north woodsmen in the Adirondack
section of N.Y.., this boat can be traced back as far as the mid to late
1800's in its current design.
Designed out of necessity by north woodsmen in the Adirondack
section of N.Y.., this boat can be traced back as far as the mid to late
1800's in its current design.
I have to admit that I was more than a little concerned about
redesigning this boat for modern materials and building her. The
Guide Boat is full of curves. But this boat was a delight to build.
Everything fit into place with a minimum of fuss and I found this
boat to be no more difficult to build than a basic canoe like the
"Little Rob".
As for its rowing capabilities, it is fast, straight and stable. Simply a
dream to row, and just as easy to transport.
redesigning this boat for modern materials and building her. The
Guide Boat is full of curves. But this boat was a delight to build.
Everything fit into place with a minimum of fuss and I found this
boat to be no more difficult to build than a basic canoe like the
"Little Rob".
As for its rowing capabilities, it is fast, straight and stable. Simply a
dream to row, and just as easy to transport.
Boat LOA = 16'
Hull Weight = @ 60 lbs
Beam = 38"
Standard wood strip construction
Hull Weight = @ 60 lbs
Beam = 38"
Standard wood strip construction
I love this boat and you will too !
If you choose to order a plans package instead of a full kit, I recommend that you
consider the full size patterns with the video and plans set. This boat has a very curved
hull design. Although I do not have a video specifically for this boat, the "Little Rob"
video will cover every detail with the exception of the bottom plank. That detail will be
covered in the accompanying construction guide.
consider the full size patterns with the video and plans set. This boat has a very curved
hull design. Although I do not have a video specifically for this boat, the "Little Rob"
video will cover every detail with the exception of the bottom plank. That detail will be
covered in the accompanying construction guide.
We have put together epoxy kits for the Adirondack Guide Boat Included with
each kit is the hardener, fillet resins, layup resins, Wood flour and calibrated
pumps. If you are working in temperatures between 40 and 65 degrees then
order the Medium epoxy kit. If you are working above 65 degrees then order the
Slow epoxy kit.
each kit is the hardener, fillet resins, layup resins, Wood flour and calibrated
pumps. If you are working in temperatures between 40 and 65 degrees then
order the Medium epoxy kit. If you are working above 65 degrees then order the
Slow epoxy kit.
Slow Kit for higher temperatures
Medium Kit for lower temperatures
Don't forget the accessories.
We have a complete line of
Made in the USA seats, yokes
and seat backs for canoes and
Adirondack Guide boats!
We have a complete line of
Made in the USA seats, yokes
and seat backs for canoes and
Adirondack Guide boats!
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