Wooden TRADITIONAL Boats
Weighing in at around 80lbs, the wooden Adirondack style
Guideboat from Dan Gallagher Carving and Woodwork has all the functionality and versatility of a canoe but also has the
stability,efficiency and grace of a row boat.
Although the size is approximate to a canoe, the Guideboat employs significantly different building techniques more in line with the east coast ship building tradition. Our boats require over 1500 stainless steel brads, 900 laminations and 500 brass screws.
We use the clear western red cedar on white pine ribs and stems. The
garboard and the bottom board and decks are also white pine. In our base boat
the gunwhales and decks are mahogany and the seats are made from ash, also included are brass stem bands
and aluminum skid plates. They are finished with 7 coats of the highest quality spar varnish on the hull.
These boats come with three seats, a backrest and a set of oars...all you'll need to
get you on the lake.
Only a few wooden guideboats can be built each year. Our boats are custom made to order so you can choose a variety of options to personalize you boat. Everything from hand caned seats to domestic and exotic woods are available.
These boats are marvel of rowing efficiency. As beautiful to row as they are to look at.
for more information: call 905-982-0333 or dangallagher@ carving.on.ca