Just a half-century ago, wood was the main component for boatbuilding. As fiberglass became the material of choice, wooden boats turned into a small, niche for aficionados who love the look and feel ...

Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake has a lot of boats. There are canoes, antique motorboats, and Adirondack guideboats. There’s also someone whose whole job is working on them.