The Model Breakdown

Once you've nailed down the Hull Profile that fits your local rivers and specific fishing program, the next step is to determine which model brings your dream boat to life.

We have been busy over the past few years developing new offerings and configurations (and fishing) and before we knew it we've developed some new boat models and configurations without a formal introduction and overview. We've also learned that our current models cause some confusion amongst owners, guides, and damn near everyone so we've developed a clearer strategy to hopefully make the boats as unique as their name.

The Outfitter Model

F.K.A. The Guide: The Workhorse

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. While it retains the iconic Boulder Boat Works aesthetic with a wooden bow stem, gunnels, and transom plates, the internal heart of this boat is a modern, modular system designed to be "outfitted" to your specific daily needs.

Construction & Materials

The defining characteristic of the Outfitter is its lightweight aluminum pipe internal frame system. By replacing most traditional wooden structural ribs with high-grade aluminum, we achieve:

  • Lighter Overall Weight: Making the boat easier to row, easier to trail, and more responsive on the water.
  • Minimal Maintenance: Designed for the high-use owner, this model significantly reduces the "downstream" upkeep typically associated with wooden structural components.
  • Superior Durability: The marriage of our marine polymer hull with a rugged aluminum frame creates a nearly bulletproof platform for high-volume guiding or heavy private use.

The Modular Configuration

One major advantage of the Outfitter model is the adaptability of the configuration and setup making it easy to swap a bench for a cooler, adjust the frame in minutes all at our lowest price point:

  • Front Angler: The ability to swap your bench and drop in cooler or a dry box in minutes.
  • Oarsman Station: Outfit the boat with one of our 70/30 dry box benches or swap your dry box from your raft into your Boulder.
  • Rear Angler: A versatile station equipped with a rear cooler, dedicated dry box or remove the seat altogether for added storage space with a steelhead fishing program.

Why Choose the Outfitter?

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 at our lowest price point.

The Outfitter Overview - Highlights & Details

  • Unmatched Adaptability

    The Outfitter is designed to grow and change with your fishing program. The entire internal frame is fully adjustable for total interior customization.

  • Minimal Maintenance

    Designed for the high-use owner, this model significantly reduces the "downstream" upkeep typically associated with wooden structural components.

  • Modular Configuration

    The Outfitter model configuration and setup makes it easy to swap a bench for a cooler, outfit the boat with one of our 70/30 dry box benches or swap your dry box from your raft into your boat, or adjust the frame positioning in minutes.

  • Lightweight Design

    The Outfitter Model is the undisputed lightweight champion of the Boulder Boat Works fleet. By replacing traditional wooden structural ribs with a precision-engineered aluminum pipe frame system, we’ve stripped away every unnecessary pound without sacrificing an ounce of durability.

  • Affordability

    The Outfitter is also the most affordable entry point into the Boulder Boat Works family. By utilizing a modern aluminum frame system, we’ve reduced the labor-intensive woodworking found in our other models. It is the perfect choice for the owner looking for the highest ROI: a boat that is easier on the wallet and nearly effortless to maintain.

  • 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 that destroys fiberglass providing peace of mind when the water gets technical.

Explore More Boat Models

Hull Profiles Available in The Outfitter Model

  • High Side Dory

    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. 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.

    Build Your Outfitter Boat 

  • Low Side Dory

    The 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.

    Build Your Outfitter Boat 

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.