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mikeb5806 Member
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Has anyone had any experience with an Adirondack Goodboat. They are built in the Long Lake , NY area. I am planning on ordering one and would like to get some feedback from other owners. |
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J Canning Member
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I purchased and built a Goodboat, from a kit in 1993. Let me say that Mason Smith is great to deal with. I called him many times during construction. I made my own sail and rigging. Mason supplied the lee board and rudder kit materials. I also installed a forward rowing system. I now - row, paddle, sail or use a 1.5 hp motor. I have photos if you are interested and will any specific question. Attachment: SD bay.jpg (Downloaded 25 times) |
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J Canning Member
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Here is a better photo (under sail). San Diego Bay Attachment: 06-29canoe.jpg (Downloaded 25 times) |
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Dino Member
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Hi: Before you make your final purchase check out the guys in Vermont, http://www.adirondack-guide-boat.com. They make a 15' Vermont Dory much more user friendly than a Guideboat. They also make a 15' guide boat as well as a 12' pack boat. You can try all 3 of them out, they are great to deal with and the boats are beautiful. |
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J Canning Member
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Dino is right. Check out all you can find. What is your criteria? I wanted something for two people to paddle (row) plus weekend gear. Also the ability to sail either solo or with a passanger. The ability to mount a motor is also nice as I get older and have to buck winds and waves on the Colorado river. |
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mikeb5806 Member
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Thanks for the feedback. I am looking to build a boat that will be used for one or two people. I will primarily use it for fishing (fly fishing) and want something that is easy to handle, easy to row ( similiar to an adirondack guide boat)and can use a small outboard. I have looked at the adirondack guide boat, the rangley boat and a few other kits. I used a rangely boat in Maine a few years ago and really liked it. I found Mason's website and was really impressed with what I saw. He was great to speak with and we actually spent an hour or so in his shop in NY discussing his boats and different ideas. Since since you have had your boat for a long time (15 years) can you tell me anything about the durability and required maintenance. If you would like to post some pictures I would love to see them. Thanks! |
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J Canning Member
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I don't believe that the Guide boats will take an outboard unless you make up a canoe type side mount for it. The Goodboat is basicly a Grand Laker or Rangely. I 'cartop' mine and I sure don't baby it. I takes a beating draging it up on the beach and the gunwales get beat up on the car rack. I gave up on the varnish on the top surface of the gunwales and I sanded them and use teal oil or tung oil. I wipe on a new coat about every other time I use it. The high gloss finish on the hull shows scratches very easily. After 4 years I sanded it and used semi-gloss outdoor house paint. (I doesn't sit in the water long). That makes it easier to touch up. I just sanded it this week and put on a fresh coat. The small keel which helps tracking when paddling or rowing is a bit of a problem when sailing and tacking trough the wind. It really takes a beating on the beach. I cut a 3/4 inch strip out of some black PVC pipe and screwed it to the keel between the brass strips at the bow and stern. Brass was too expensive. (Do you get the idea that I am cheap). It gets scratched up but is easily sanded, and replaced. Other than that the only problem was the cane seats. they became brittle and cracked, after about 5 years. I cut out the cane and wove 1 inch nylon straping on them. I used sleeping pad foam for a filler between the top and bottom of the weaving. (see shaker furniture). I locate some more photos but here is one from last week, towing an 18' sailboat across San Diego bay with a 1 and 1/2 hp outboard. (18years old Cruise-N-Carry) Attachment: towing.JPG (Downloaded 23 times) |
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J Canning Member
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Here is a photo, loaded up on the Colorado River. Attachment: Image_41C7EA30F0C611D9.sized[1].jpg (Downloaded 28 times) |
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mikeb5806 Member
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Thanks for the feedback and photos. I have already thought about the cane seats and have decided to use wood seats through out the boat. I am glad the boat has held up pretty well over the years. I intend to use mine often and its comforting to know that it can take a little abuse. I will sent you photos in the spring when we get the boat. Thanks ! |
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mikeb5806 Member
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I took delivery of my Goodboat in July. It is absolutely gorgeous. Workmanship and quality is outstanding The builder was great to deal with. |
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rogerslaymaker Member
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It's always good to hear when a product comes up to expectation and the build quality is good. There is nothing better to recommend a product than a happy customer. Roger http://www.virginiarowing.com Edon Recreational Rowing Boats |
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