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Adirondack Guideboat Cedar 15ft Row Canoe Boat New BEAUTIFUL Paddle

$7,999

Madison, Wisconsin

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Purchased for $16,000 from the original makers of Adirondack Guideboat!A dream to use in the waterA great gift for someone!Great for a day on the lake Here is what wikipedia has to say about these boats: "Adirondack guideboats were built since the early 19th century and evolved from a hunting skiff to today's highly refined design, virtually unchanged since the late 19th century. The Adirondack guideboat was originally designed to benefit the professional sporting guide who carried the boat and provided all the propulsion for his paying passengers, who were hunters or fishermen who travelled to the Adirondack region of upstate New York from New York City. It was in the guides' best interest to make their craft both lightweight and easy to carry over the typically unimproved roads and trails between the lakes and streams of the Adirondack region. While the boat is known as the fastest fixed seat rowing boat, the stability of the Adirondack Guideboat has often been described as merely adequate for the sporting purposes (hunting and fishing) for which they were originally built. The New York craft were famous for their on-center tenderness, a trade-off from their remarkable speed. Although these boats resemble canoes, they are not. They are built in the same manner as a skiff and rowed, not paddled, except for short distances with a "sneak" paddle. The boat is more stable than a canoe because the occupants are sitting lower, almost on the bottom of the boat. The oars are pinned and aligned so that if the rower stops rowing and lets go of the oars they will stay with the boat and trail behind such that they do not change the direction of the boat. Adirondack guideboats have won open water rowing races in some very challenging conditions"

16’ STANDARD DRIFTBOAT / FLY FISHING

$6,200

Little Rock, Arkansas

Year 2001

Make MCKENZIE / DON HILL / DRIFTBOAT

Model 16' STANDARD

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Length 14.8

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ABOUT THIS BOAT: Wooden driftboats are great for fishing because they allow a “perfect drift” fly presentation and do it quietly without the rattle and tinny ding of fiberglass and aluminum. They draw less water than a canoe or other river craft and float right over objects that will hang a canoe or john boat. In high flow conditions the high freeboard and rocker provide a worthy platform for running class IV conditions that swamp even white water canoes. This boat was professionally built in 2001 by a small craft naval architect utilizing yacht grade materials, construction details and finishes. The drawings used were adapted from Don Hill's 16' Standard Driftboat. The boat has floated every Arkansas tail water where trout run, the undammed warm waters of the Buffalo River from Ponca to the White River, the Big Piney Creek including running “The Mother” several times. In addition to being an excellent platform for fly-fishing, the boat is great for quietly enjoying some of the most remote areas during multi-day camping trips. While it has a flat transom that will accept a long shaft outboard motor, the boat has never been under power as her builder strongly believes it can ruin the experience of drifting slowly, taking it all in and really getting to know the river bottom structure and the best holes. In areas where there are more boats, people and houses along the rivers and streams, this boat makes for great conversation and has made many friends. The boat really resonates with the “inner boat geek” of people; this is something you’ll need to be ready for. Finding a riverbank site to overnight is very easy with this boat and invitations to camp on private property are offered without having to ask. Be prepared to answer questions and entertain offers from people to buy the boat or to build one for them. Many ask about maintenance and upkeep of a bright (clear varnished) wooden boat and if it is too much work and cost to maintain. Unlike fiberglass and aluminum, making repairs requires no special tools. The skills to keep it up are easily acquired. All one needs is 220 or greater grit sand paper, a good natural bristle brush, quality marine spar varnish and some mineral spirits to occasionally touch up any worn areas. Depending on use, the finish over time will get scratched and gets worn but all that is necessary to bring it back to showroom condition is a light sanding, remove the dust and re-coat with varnish. The process can be done over a weekend working at a leisurely pace. This boat has undergone that process 3 times in 14 years. Keep in mind that if you want to keep fiberglass and aluminum boats looking nice they too require cleaning and occasional repairs or maintenance and special know-how and tools. HULL MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Framing: White Oak - very strong and closed cell wood Sides: ¼” Meranti Marine Plywood Bottom: ½” Mahogany marine ply British Standard BS1088 Lloyds Approved. Adhesive: West System epoxy Chine Caulking: 3M 5200 Fasteners: Stainless Steel and Bronze Skid Plates: UHMW fastened with stainless steel screws Bo’s Anchor System for easy anchor deployment and retrieval 30# lead pyramid anchor Trailer: LOW BEAR utility trailer, easy on / off carpeted bunks, spare tire and wheel bearings fitted with bearing grease zerks The boat comes with its trailer, oars, all of the builder’s documentation, build patterns and notes including the costs to build in 2001. The builder is also available to answer questions and if you buy it, will help with advise keeping her looking great.The boat is in Arkansas and I will discuss with buyer on meeting them half-way depending on distance.