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A typical guideboat is usually larger and more stable than most canoes. However, there are a huge variety of both guideboat and canoe...

Again, after actually trying one, i would not recommend the guideboat model made near Charlotte Vermont by Adirondack Guideboat Company...

Here is another pic. I do love that little boat. And it is not heavy. I think Hornbeck made this one in the 70’s maybe. When I was there...

Yes, but it is much less efficient. The usual solution is a good, wide angle mirror. Benson

I too just stumbled upon a kevlar Hornbeck guideboat listed for sale and started wondering. I have rowed a single scull/shell a bit...

Yes, there are two different oarlock positions and that is a removable carry yoke in the center. There is a removable center seat, you...

For those of you that have never been in a guideboat...Get out and try one on for size, you may be surprised! They're fast...

If so I am just as happy that I did not investigate further when I was at Hornbeck's. I went to Vermont with a friend looking to try...

Found one with a friend at the oars. Jim

I have an older 12’ Guideboat in Kevlar. It is an amazing boat, light, fast, three pulls on the oars and you are at hull speed. I used...

Thanks, Since you had seen one at Hornbeck I called and had a good chat with the folks. They looked up the ad and after a bit of...

I was in the Hornbeck shop a few weeks ago and did notice one there on the rack. Interesting, I thought, but did not get any information...

From what you describe and from what's available I think aluminum will probably be your best bet. Width will make a big difference when...

I like having only one seat in a solo boat that once was a tandem. It seemed so roomy with plenty of places to put gear and a dog.

This photo should help you visualize how these alternative seat drops help with inhibiting seat back and forth sway. Compared with...