What The Hull

The questions that each oarsman asks himself is "What is the right boat for my rivers?". This overview will help answer that question for our owners.

We have developed three unique and equally capable hull profiles at Boulder Boat Works all specifically designed to tackle unique on water scenarios and fishing programs.

The High Side Dory

The High Side Dory is our flagship hull, designed and built to handle the biggest, most challenging water you can throw at it. It is what we’ve tabbed our rugged adventurer—a versatile, do-it-all design that offers unmatched versatility, making it the ideal choice for those who explore various water types with confidence.

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High Side Dory Overview - The Rugged Adventurer

  • A person rowing a drift boat on a river surrounded by autumn-colored trees.

    Primary Water

    High-gradient freestone rivers, large wave trains, high-volume waterways, and conditions where standing waves and rapids are common.

  • Versatility

    While built for big water, the High Side is a capable fishing platform for all applications, including medium rivers and still water lakes. It is the ultimate "row-it-all" option in our lineup.

  • Superior Safety

    The elevated sides provide an extra layer of protection, keeping water out and providing peace of mind. This extra height is critical for securing anglers, boat dogs, and children inside the boat.

  • Forgivable Nature

    The high sidewalls make the High Side a great option for novice oarsmen, as the increased freeboard is more forgiving when negotiating river features.

  • High Side Dimensions

    Length: 191”

    Centerline (bottom): 166”

    Bottom Width at Oarlocks: 52”

    Beam @ Oarlocks: 76”

    Oarlock Height: 25”

    Bow Height: 35”

    Stern Height: 23”

  • Big Water Navigation

    The imposing 35-inch bow is designed to blast through large standing waves and keep lateral waves at bay, ensuring a drier, more controlled trip through heavy water.

High Side Boat Models

  • The Legacy

    The 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.

    Build Your Legacy 

  • The Confluence

    The High Side Confluence is the ultimate configuration for those who desire the craftsmanship of the Legacy model with enhanced open space and utility in the bow and the added functionality of a rod tray.

    Build Your Confluence 

  • The Outfitter

    The 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.

    Build Your Outfitter 

See How We Craft Your Ultimate Drift Boat.

Our drift boats combine tireless man-hours of woodworking love with the technology of advanced plastics to create works of art that are hardy, durable, and guaranteed for life.

Our skilled craftsman cut, weld, and scrape a polymer hull by hand with scraping tools to produce one of the toughest, best looking boats on the river. Then, interior components are made by hand right here in Carbondale, CO. The result of our relentless attention to detail is the world’s ultimate drift boat.