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Our New 6′ Lightweight, Pinned Spruce Oars
Our new 6′ lightweight, pinned spruce oars are designed for the rowboat enthusiast and connoisseur who wishes for a premium rowing experience without the need to overlap while rowing.
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It was a pleasure to meet and converse with Justin and Ian during a recent visit to the Syracuse Boat Show. Their handmade vessels and accessories along with a shared pride in workmanship were a joy to come across. The 14’ Sail Dory model had such an attention to detail and was exactly the type of multi-use boat I’d been looking for. The beauty of its design is something very unique and special. Thanks again for your time and careful delivery, especially during a Winter storm.
I purchased the 14ft Dory about 10 years ago and love it. my only concern is when it is windy, it gets pushed around like a bobber. it is very stable in mild windy conditions; I have had it on Lake Ontario (about 3 miles offshore).
Delivery to my home by Justin went great and is much appreciated. Boat was well protected for the ride from New Hampshire to Rhode Island. Weather has been in the teens or 20's since the boat was delivered, so I haven't used the boat yet. Looking forward to more accommodating rowing, kayaking, & sailing weather.
Ian and Justin...thank you guys. I can't say enough about my fishing dory--the pleasure it's given me, and the handling of this fine craft. I've been out mostly on Lake Winnipesaukee, which you know can be challenging, with quick-onset storms, heavy wave action, motorboat wakes, and more. I've taken 'Sherpa' out in it all, super stable, no worries, and never a splash (sorry kayakers). I'll share this: that one of my ambitions has been to drift or anchor and work on my painting. She succeeds at that too. I'll share a sketch* as proof. Anyhow, thanks for several years so far of pure enjoyment (and escape).Larry Grob*'Winnipesaukee Rest Stop', painted from my Vt. Fishing Dory
The guide boat is beautiful and building the kit is worth the (considerable) effort. The pictures give a good idea of both. An unexpected benefit of building the kit is that it’s a project family and friends are eager to share so it’s sociable as well.The guys at Adirondack were very helpful and prompt with advice and pictures whenever I got stuck. The kit is complete down to screws and a unique opportunity to create something beautiful that my family will enjoy for generations.
I purchased a 14' Vermont dory in 2007. It was delivered to me here in Florida following the Miami Boat Show that year. This one has the center sliding seat and I use it for rowing exercise, typically twice a week here in the Indian River Lagoon which is part of the Intracoastal waterway. The boat is stored on my dock continuously and covered except when removed for occasional hurricanes. The robust construction has held up well these many years and it is simply covered with a Sunbrella boat cover. I added a full shoe footplate with toe straps to the provided heel block on the sliding seat, a teak coffee cup holder and a rod holder which allows trolling during rowing. The hull design is stable and reasonably fast.
I've had my Solo Pack Boat for 10+ years and am so happy whenever I'm in it. It rows and tracks like a dream, so much better and more stable than any kayak or canoe I previously used. It's also very easy to load and unload from my truck or ATV. Two years ago I damaged my boat and in the space of three weeks the crew at Adirondack Guideboats brought it back to as good as new. I highly recommend any of the Adirondack Guide boat products, you won't be disappointed.
We love our Adirondack Guideboat Dory. We bought it slightly used in 2019, and it's been great! It's the perfect boat for us to hop in and explore lakes and inlets. Ian and Justin don't just sell you a boat, they are committed to keeping these boats in tip-top shape, and their customer service stays with each boat they build. They are incredibly responsive and helpful. We even wrote a limerick for our Dory:"A couple who dreamt of being afloatLooked high and low ‘til they found the right boatNow they’re adrift in a bright green craftThe Dory that takes them fore and aft"
These guys are the best. Their boats are works of art and the best of their kind. I had a Vermont Pack Boat for 18 years and it served me well, at 12’ long we were able to beat rowing boats over 16’ long with two oarsmen. They also hold their value like no other boat you can buy.
We love our yellow hull 14 ft. Vermont Dory. It rows great and is a beautiful thing to behold. We put the rowing seat in the boat and it is a great workout.
I own the 14' Vermont Dory and it is capable of so much more than just day trips on quiet lakes. My dog and I have done week long trips to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, to the Minnesota Boundary Waters, to Utah's Lake Powell and to Voyagers National Park. This summer we're headed to the north shore of Lake Superior.This boat is stable, well made, will take you places in style and it's a joy to row. With such a boat you can reach remote and beautiful places and yet you can car-top it and manage it easily.
I bought a guideboat from them 15 years ago and have loved it. I've had a couple problems over the years and I contacted them about the problems today and they couldn't have been nicer. They gave me brand new parts, for free, to fix my problems. Thank you so much Justin!
The Guideboat's alluring tumblehome stems, sweeping sheer, unique history, reputation, and mystique got my attention decades ago. This spring I finally had AGB build me their composite version and now I can experience the magic myself. The Martin brothers, Justin and Ian, answered all my questions and were attentive to my choices as we discussed options for my boat. Ian delivered her in April, and she sits in the garage where she's easy and convenient to admire frequently -- which I do. The boat is gorgeous, the cherry trim is flawless and the fancy pins and oarlock straps are like jewelry. I've already had her on the water twice this season, and she is absolutely living up to expectations. I imagine anyone who takes their first pull on the 8 ft. oars will be amazed. The boat moves with a flowing, frictionless glide with little effort, and tracks beautifully, too. All this and top tier customer relations and service. Thank you, AGB!
From the very start of our Adirondack Guideboat adventure, Justin and Ian have been accessible, accommodating and generous with their expertise. They quickly and creatively made upgrades to our new 12’ Solo Pack Boat, customizing it to our needs and preferences. We appreciated their advice and wisdom. We have been hard-pressed to recall any purchase of anything, anywhere that was as seamless, pleasant and joyful as this. Terrific guideboat, expertly made by two guys who want you to love guideboating as much as they do. Pure pleasure!
I have had one of these boats for a few years. It is pure joy to row. Not sure I have enjoyed anything as much. I tell folks its like the boat is on roller bearings or in space, there is so little friction. Pull on those 8' oars at your own risk, you'll be in a different time zone before you know it!! I was told you could row at 6 knots. I believe that to be true even though I am considered by most to be pretty old.Beyond the speed and ease of movement, there is the joy of being in a crafted environment. Caned seats, fine wood fit up, brass and a wonderful fiberglass hull make this quite a nice craft you will be proud to own. My neighbors love it and love to see me out rowing in it.These guideboats are not cheap but when you divide the joy you get, number of years you will enjoy this boat and overall craftsmanship, the price per year is quite attractive
HANDMADE ROWBOAT COMPANY | NEW AND USED ROW BOATS FOR SALE
Two brothers handcraft cedar row boats (Adirondack Guideboats) with meticulous detail.
Spruce from Maine and Western Red Cedar are painstakingly steam-bent and cut to craft the ribs and siding of a cedar Adirondack Guideboat. The hull is then given a fiberglass coating and sanded to perfection.
A PASSION FOR THE ART OF ROW BOATS
Beautifully crafted rowboat masterpieces meant to last for generations.
Wholly unique row boats, somewhere between a canoe and a traditional rowboat, you have to experience for yourself the way these kevlar and cedar watercraft glide across lakes and rivers with unmatched ease, stability and style.
Notes From Our Customers
Don’t take our word for it – here’s what our customers say:
If you’re looking for a boat that combines light weight with stability, speed and beauty, this is it. I don’t spend my hard-earned money easily, but this is one purchase I haven’t regretted for a single moment since the day it arrived.
Keith Sheridan
I used to think of row boats as old, slow, ugly boats. Then I found AGB. I’ve bought 2 boats, visited Justin and Ian at their shop and am ready to buy a third boat if I could just decide which, lol. These are beautiful boats, a joy to row and make me want to get back on the water as much as I can. Give the guys a call, you won’t regret it.
Daniel Mount
Stable, fast, easy to row or paddle. The construction and attention to details are fabulous. We row about in Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota on lakes and rivers including some fast kayaking waters and have felt safe and secure. Many folks track us down both on the water and off to have look-see at this beautiful Adirondack Dory.
John Gibbons
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