Commission your Adirondack Guideboat


	Commission your Adirondack Guideboat

Order a traditionally crafted Adirondack Guideboat. Enjoy the sleek beauty and pride of ownership in a meticulously reproduced Adirondack guideboat by master craftsman Jim Cameron.

More elegant and faster than a canoe, a single rower can transport as much as a thousand pounds over water in a traditionally-built Adirondack guideboat ... and yet balance its less than one hundred pounds on the boat's carrying yoke ... and you can portage (carry) it from pond to pond.

Your Adirondack guideboat will be built literally from the ground up beginning with the selection and digging of the Spruce tree roots utilized in its ribbed framing -- and, although an aesthetic collectible, will be extremely sturdy and built for use.

No adhesives of any kind are used in this traditional reproduction of the rare original.

All seats are handmade with open weave caning, are comfortable with a pleasant "give" and, most importantly, do not hold water.

A special set of oars will be carved for each Adirondack guideboat and fitted with fixed brass pins for smooth entry into the scrolled brass oarlocks.

And your Adirondack guideboat will be finished with the same degree of attention and care as fine furniture, inside and out.

All Boathouse Woodworks Adirondack guideboats are numbered and bear Jim Cameron's trademark arrow and medallion on the forward deck.

Each Adirondack guideboat boat includes:

Three hand-caned boat seats and backrest, constructed onsite
One pair of 7'6" oars with brass fixed pins
Seven separate sand/varnish steps to the gleaming marine finish ... inside and out
All fittings and hardware of brass
A welcome to Boathouse Woodworks shop during all phases of your boat's creation; progress photos, and direct personal access to Jim Cameron on all boat matters.

Adirondack Guideboats — Available Styles & Pricing
Our guideboats replicate antique watercraft from the following builders using traditional construction methods:

	$12,000		12 foot "Raider" guideboat by Parsons, circa 1900 (36 inch beam)
	$14,000		14 foot Cameron guideboat by unknown builder (38 inch beam)
	$16,000		15'10" guideboat by Vassar, circa 1910 (36.5 inch beam)
	$16,000		16 foot true Cameron guideboat, very sleek hull design, 1995 (37 inch beam)

Your Adirondack guideboat will reflect a rare knowledge of this dying art and a particular aptitude for perfection. We invite you to join our small but very satisfied group of boat connoisseurs in our appreciation and passion for these extraordinary wooden treasures.

Only a limited number of Adirondack guideboats are created on commission each season, and we are pleased to be able to arrange personal delivery for you anywhere in the world.

Inquiries welcome. We will be happy to discuss questions and delivery dates with you by telephone at (518) 327-3470 or by email.

· How to Order

Boathouse Woodworks
Hand-Crafted Traditional Adirondack Guideboats
Jim Cameron, Master Boat Builder
P.O. Box 317, Lake Clear, New York 12945
(518) 327-3470 · Contact Us · Orders & Inquiries