I strip built an ADK Guideboat in 95 from Parsons Raider plans obtained from the Adirondack Museum. It is smaller than the one Nick designed, at a little under 14 feet, and it weighs in at about 55 lbs. It is light enough for me to get on and off the car myself and carries two average size adults with no problem. A dream to row, and performs well in all conditions.
Ken

: I was planning on building my first strip kayak, already have CLC kayak and
: homebuilt solo canoe, I'm thinking about building some type of rowing
: boat. I was looking at the CLC Annapolis Wherry and the Cosine Wherry, but
: Nick's ADK Guide boat has caught my eye. Anyone else looking at this
: craft? Seems it would be easier(?) then a kayak since there is no deck. I
: was surprised at the weight (70 lbs). Nick, why is it that heavy? Being a
: canoe type craft, it would seem that it could max out around 50 lbs for
: its length. Interested in folks option on these boats and other designs.