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Title: Classic Dinghy
Post by: Adam on April 03, 2009, 05:34:29 PM

I thought I posted this here before but I guess not -  and the word "Classic" in this case may be a bit over-used....But...

I’m looking for information on a small say 9' or 10' Dinghy produced in “Chepachet, RI” called an “Adirondack” - my guess in the 70's or 80's. I’ve asked all my RI boat guy’s and have not had any luck. The boat is a fiberglass copy of a classic wine glass lapstrake dinghy - not to be confused with the more canoe like “Adirondack Guide Boats” - why the name I don’t know. Seems to be a very high quality build...

Anyone know who the builder was??

Title: Re: Classic Dinghy
Post by: Steve on April 03, 2009, 06:53:47 PM

Not I.

But since you bring up the topic, I've always wanted an Adirondack Guide Boat.  Maybe time to look for some plans.

Title: Re: Classic Dinghy
Post by: Adam on April 07, 2009, 03:46:58 PM

Well I found out they were built by the old Adirondack Canoe Company by builder John Devine in Chepachet, RI - I believe based on a 10' Whitehall (a bit wider, making them more Tenders). Seems he's still dealing in small boats as the Glocester Boat Sales - and carries small classic skiffs like those built by Arborvitae Wood Working.

And yes, I think you should build an Adirondack.... ;)

Title: Re: Classic Dinghy
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2009, 12:53:41 AM

Yeah, yeah ...

It will hafta be one of those with a single seat in the aft so SWIMBO faces forward and has the back of a classic Adirondack chair.

Title: Re: Classic Dinghy
Post by: Adam on April 08, 2009, 03:53:18 PM

Just make sure there is room for the lady's parasol, the gillie and the 19th century fly fishing gear....