The Adirondack guideboat is a rowboat that was developed in the 1840s for recreational activities in the Adirondack region of New York state. It was designed to have a shallow draft, carry three people and their gear, and be light enough to be portaged by one man, the guide. It is propelled by oars in rowlocks, as a rowboat, rather than a paddle, as in a canoe. Typical dimensions are 16 feet in length, 38 inches (1 m) beam, and a weight of 60 pounds . While superficially resembling a canoe in size and profile, its construction methods are very different and are one of its defining features.