The Boulder Boat Builder
What water will you explore, who will you be fishing with, and what specific attributes in a drift boat you're after sets the stage for which hull will ultimately become the boat that will make your river missions a success. The next step is to determine what model is the best combination of layout, storage, and aesthetic that fits your budget.
We are a custom boat builder and can adapt our boats to fit your specific needs, but these models get you started.
Step 1: Determine What Polymer Hull Fits Your Fishing Program
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The High Side
The Big Water Rig
"You've chosen to master the big, fast, and high-volume rivers. Your drift will be secure, capable of handling standing waves and carrying maximum gear."
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The Low Side
The Agile Performer
"You've optimized for the technical freestone river. Your drift will be low-profile, fast, and nimble, minimizing wind resistance and maximizing feel."
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The River Skiff
The Stable Specialist
"You've unlocked the skinniest water on the tailwaters. Your ability to draft low and turn on a dime means reaching fish others can only dream of."
The High Side Dory
Want to learn more about the High Side Dory Hull? Take a moment to dig in to learn more about the dimensions and attributes.
The Low Side Dory
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The River Skiff
Want to learn more about the River Skiff Hull? Take a moment to dig in to learn more about the dimensions and attributes.
Step 2: Choose the Model That Fits Your Dream Boat Vision
The Legacy Model
The Legacy is the quintessential drift boat in the Boulder Boat Works fleet, where it all began over 20 years ago.
The Legacy Model - Formerly The Pro Guide
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Our Heritage
The Legacy is the cornerstone of Boulder Boat Works—the model where our story began. It is founded on the highest level of craftsmanship combining the timeless aesthetic of wooden dories with our White Ash structure and our indestructable high-performance, marine-grade polymer hull.
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Why Choose The Legacy
The Legacy is for the angler who appreciates the "golden age" of river drift boats but demands "new age" performance. It is a boat built with traditional wooden structural components rewarding its owner with a rowing experience that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functionally superior.
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Configuration
The Legacy features a time-tested bench-style layout designed for comfort, organization, and classic appeal:
- Front Angler: A standard bench, dry box bench or bench with drop in Yeti 65.
- Oarsman Station: A dedicated 70/30 dry storage bench.
- Rear Angler: Choose between a rear cooler or dry box for the aft passenger.
The Legacy is Available in High Side, Low Side, & Skiff Hull Profiles
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High Side Legacy
Click to Build Your High Side Legacy BoatThe High Side Legacy is the quintessential drift boat, offering the deepest and most secure ride in the Boulder Boat Works fleet, built for navigating large, unforgiving rivers. The High Side Legacy is the ultimate expression of our craftsmanship, built to handle big water while embodying classic style.
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Low Side Legacy
Click to Build Your Low Side Legacy BoatThe Low Side Legacy is engineered for the discerning angler who demands a lower profile for easier casting and minimal wind resistance without compromising traditional dory aesthetics. The Low Side Legacy delivers classic appeal and elite performance for challenging days on medium-to-large rivers.
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River Skiff Legacy
Click to Build Your River Skiff Legacy BoatThe River Skiff Legacy offers a distinct hull profile optimized for stability and shallow water floating, all while maintaining the hallmark craftsmanship of our Legacy series. The River Skiff Legacy is the definitive choice for anglers seeking a high-performance, responsive boat with traditional elegance in our most stable platform.
The Confluence Model
The Confluence model represents the perfect meeting point between the classic craftsmanship of our Legacy line and the modern demand for open-floor utility with the ability to add a rod tray.
The Confluence Model - Formerly The Hybrid
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Innovation
The Confluence started with the development of the Skiff and transformed into our newest model offering.
Following the Skiff’s success, we refined the bracing for the dory profiles, ensuring every hull profile could offer this hybrid "walkaround" experience in the bow and added functionality of the rod trays. -
Why The Confluence
The Confluence is for the angler who wants an open layout while maintaining ample dry storage space, the ability to access cold beverages at arms reach, and the added utility of a rod tray with plenty of flat working space and functional "junk drawer" storage under the tray and in the 70/30 dry storage bench.
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Configuration
The Confluence features a hybrid layout offering an open layout, updated rod storage, and classic appeal:
- Front Angler: The ability to select a pedestal dry box or Yeti cooler.
- Oarsman Station: A dedicated 70/30 dry storage bench.
- Rear Angler: Choose between a rear cooler or dry box for the aft passenger.
The Confluence is Available in High Side, Low Side, & Skiff Hull Profiles
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High Side Confluence
Click to Build Your Confluence BoatThe High Side Confluence is the ultimate compromise for the angler who desires the traditional elegance and craftsmanship of the Legacy model but requires enhanced open space and utility in the bow with the ability to outfit the boat with upgraded rod tray storage solution.
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Low Side Confluence
Click to Build Your Confluence BoatThe Low Side Confluence is engineered for the discerning drift boat enthusiast who appreciates the low-profile hull for casting ease and demands a more open, functional bow space delivering traditional craftsmanship and superior casting performance with enhanced utility.
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River Skiff Confluence
Click to Build Your Confluence BoatThe River Skiff Confluence marries the predictable, shallow-drafting performance of the Skiff hull with a modern, open bow configuration, giving oarsmen and anglers maximum utility chasing fish. The Confluence is perfect combination of ample storage & functional open real estate featuring a utility-focused layout.
The Outfitter Model
The Outfitter model is the versatile workhorse of our fleet, engineered for those who demand a high-performance boat that is both lightweight and incredibly low-maintenance.
The Outfitter Model - Formerly The Guide
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Rugged Durability
The combination of a high-impact polymer hull and a rigid aluminum frame makes this a virtually bulletproof workhorse, we’ve created a boat that thrives in the "boney" water. Designed for the high-use owner, this model significantly reduces the "downstream" upkeep typically associated with wooden structural components.
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Why The Outfitter
The low-maintenance, adaptive design of the Outfitter model provides lightest and most durable option in our fleet. The still get the unparalleled polymer hull performance you expect from Boulder Boat Works—a quiet, strong, and supple ride—in a versatile platform built to adapt to any client or fishing style at our lowest price point.
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Adaptability
The Outfitter is designed to change with your fishing program. The entire internal frame is easily adjustable using a standard socket wrench, allowing you to customize seating by moving seat positions forward or aft for perfect balance. The ability to reconfigure the layout and storage options add to the utility of this "do it all" model.
The Outfitter is Available in High Side & Low Side Hull Profiles
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High Side Outfitter
Click to Build Your Outfitter BoatThe High Side Outfitter is built for adaptability and high-volume guiding, integrating the deep-riding security of the High Side hull with an innovative, adjustable aluminum frame system. This model replaces most internal wooden structure with lightweight aluminum pipe, creating an incredibly light and robust platform that requires minimal maintenance. The core advantage is the modularity; the entire frame system, including seating, benches, and oarlock locations, can be easily adjusted with a simple socket and wrench. Designed to handle diverse river conditions, this boat retains the superior polymer hull for a quiet, strong, and naturally buoyant ride, while providing guides and private owners the freedom to "Outfit" the interior to meet any angling challenge.
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Low Side Outfitter
Click to Build Your Outfitter BoatThe Low Side Outfitter is the definitive choice for guides prioritizing casting ease and configuration flexibility on medium-to-large rivers. This boat combines the streamlined, low-profile Low Side hull—which minimizes wind resistance—with a completely adjustable aluminum internal frame. By replacing most of the structural wood with lightweight aluminum pipe, the Outfitter model achieves a lighter overall weight and allows for complete customization of the interior layout using a standard 1/2" socket. This low-maintenance, adaptive design provides the unparalleled polymer hull performance you expect from Boulder Boat Works—a quiet, strong, and supple ride—in a versatile platform built to adapt to any client or fishing style.
The Open Angling Rig (OAR) Model
The River Skiff Open Angling Rig (OAR) is the ultimate in open floor plan utility, designed for maximum stability and 360-degree fishability, excelling on both rivers and stillwater.
The O.A.R. Model - Formerly The Walkthrough Skiff
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Fishable Functionality
The OAR maximizes functionality with two large, flat rod trays—one on each side—offering unparalleled storage and rigging space. This model provides the added real estate and open walkthrough flexibility that makes it the premier choice for efficient fishing on lakes, reservoirs, and complex river systems.
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Why The O.A.R.
You should choose the O.A.R. if stability and interior real estate are your top priorities. This is the model for the angler who refuses to be confined to a seat and for the guide who needs to move effortlessly from the oars to the net without hurdles. If you want the most "fishable" boat in our fleet, the O.A.R. is your rig.
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Stealth & Stability
The O.A.R. features an ultra-low freeboard, providing the oarsman with surgical sightlines while drastically reducing wind drag for a stable, pinned drift on open water. The wide bottom and long wet line of the River Skiff hull combined with the open floor plan allows for a stable, 360-degree casting radius that traditional dories can't match.
The Open Angling Rig is only Available in our River Skiff Hull Profile
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The River Skiff Open Angling Rig (O.A.R.)
Click to Build Your O.A.R. BoatThe River Skiff Open Angling Rig (OAR) is the ultimate expression of open floor plan utility, designed for maximum maneuverability and 360-degree fishability, excelling on both technical rivers and stillwater. Built upon the nimble River Skiff hull, the OAR features a full "walk-through" design where the traditional oarsman bench is replaced with a hand-welded, dedicated dry box seat. This innovation, combined with the walkaround front angler position (like the Confluence), creates a completely open interior, allowing anglers to move seamlessly from bow to stern. The OAR maximizes functionality with two large, flat rod trays—one on each side—offering unparalleled storage and rigging real estate. This model provides the added real estate and open flexibility that makes it the premier choice for efficient fishing on lakes, reservoirs, and complex river systems.