NEW: classic rowing boat by Little River

Newest to our line is the economical 12 Guideboat. Very light at 65 lbs, yet still has the famous Heritage looks and glide. It may be purchased with traditional fixed seat oars, or with our wonderful sliding seat. Or both!

Construction

Construction is of superior hand laid fiberglass, not plastic. Plastic is much heavier and easily warps in the sun. As with kayaks, the quality boats are made of fiberglass.

Rigging

The Guideboat uses a time tested full drop in sliding seat station,. It is removable and can fold up to fit in the back seat.

Ultralight for one person carrying

The Y/T is surprisingly light, weighing only 65 pounds. Little River has been making ultra light racing shells for 30 years, and we have applied what we have learned about light strong composite construction to this boat.

Heritage 12 Guide Boat

The 12 Guideboat ready for fixed seat oars (oarlocks not shown)

As an exercise rower, she is much better than traditional dinghies, Due to her smaller size, women often choose the 12 as a boat that just “fits” better. When used for sliding seat, men seem to prefer the famous glide of the 15 or 18. Stability wise they are pretty close to equal, both allowing the rower to stand.

Weight was a primary design perameter for the Guideboat series, but also cost. This is a very econocal way to get into the famous glide of the Heritage.

Its timeless lap strake hull, swooping sheer and wineglass stern give her classic good looks. This graceful craft will probably become a treasured family heirloom, thus the name the Heritage.