My name is Eric Schade. I have been building canoes and kayaks since 1983 and models since I was a kid. My brother, Nick and I designed our own kayaks, and through building them, learned what makes a good boat. I am a mechanical engineer while not boat building.

We are a small family owned business, dedicated to providing high quality products which enhance the enjoyment of outdoor places while minimizing impact. We enjoy using our products as much as we enjoy making them, and they have all been thoroughly tested by concerned consumers. My wife sue and I started this little company in 1994. We have built boats and paddles for many happy customers. When demo-ing our boats in company with mass produced kayaks many customers comment that our kayaks handle better and are more comfortable than anything else they tried.

We are located near the ocean in Phippsburg, Maine, and even though we have spent a lot of effort to enable you to see our boats on-line, there is no substitute for trying them. We offer free demos, and some nice places to paddle, so if you're in the area, give us a call, and arrange a demo.

We support several not-for-profit organizations which strive to protect the environment while enabling recreational access. Each year we donate a portion of our proceeds to the following organizations:

• MITA The Maine Island trail Association
• Nature Conservancy
• Appalachian Mountain Club