Building an Adirondack Guideboat: Wood Strip Reproductions of the Virginia

by Michael J. Olivette, John D. Michne (Unknown)

An American original, the Adirondack guideboat is noted for its graceful lines, elegant curves, maneuverability, and speed. With this book, the amateur woodworker can construct his or her own fully ribbed wood stip reproduction of the guideboat Virginia, built in 1905 and in the collection of the Adirondack Museum, using laminated spruce ribs, cedar strips, and lightweight fiberglass. The authors explain the assembly and the finish work and they even include tips on the transporting and maintenance of the builder's beautiful new boat. Your Adirondack guideboat will *Strong laminated rib construction. *A smooth wood strip, fiberglassed hull. *All of the accessories of the traditional guideboat. *The classic look, feel, and performance of the traditional guideboat.

248 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 2005