Adirondack Guideboat .
Crafted of sitka spruce laminated ribs, western red cedar planks and cherry gunwales and trim. Made according to original methods used by Caleb Chase in the mid to late 1880’s, as interpreted by Dr. Gordon Fisher in “Tale of an Adirondack Guideboat and How to Build One.”
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Beautiful! I love the ribs and the exposed planks outside. Do you row it in the bay? I’ve not taken my wood and canvas canoe out on any saltwater yet. I’m worried about corrosion of the brass tacks that hold it all together. But I’ve really enjoyed exploring rivers around Seattle.
And, your handsome canoe inspires me to consider a build! So I’ve ordered one of the books you mention and I’ll see how it goes. I’ve long thought of doing a stripper, but an original wood and canvas Old Town style is much more appealing.
As for the guideboat, we back up onto a tidal creek that enters San Francisco Bay within 200 yards, so all I have is salt. I’m now waiting for slightly warmer days to give it a good workout. I sure wish I could leave it in the water, as that would swell the planks just enough to seal up any mini leaks, but of course can’t do that. I intend a good wash down after every use.
Cheers!
John
beautiful workmanship
Thank you! As it turned out, It was a great pandemic project.
Beautiful! I love the ribs and the exposed planks outside. Do you row it in the bay? I’ve not taken my wood and canvas canoe out on any saltwater yet. I’m worried about corrosion of the brass tacks that hold it all together. But I’ve really enjoyed exploring rivers around Seattle.
And, your handsome canoe inspires me to consider a build! So I’ve ordered one of the books you mention and I’ll see how it goes. I’ve long thought of doing a stripper, but an original wood and canvas Old Town style is much more appealing.
As for the guideboat, we back up onto a tidal creek that enters San Francisco Bay within 200 yards, so all I have is salt. I’m now waiting for slightly warmer days to give it a good workout. I sure wish I could leave it in the water, as that would swell the planks just enough to seal up any mini leaks, but of course can’t do that. I intend a good wash down after every use.
Cheers!
John