I bought one of these Boulder Boat Works River Skiffs used in May for about 50% off (it was their demo), but have yet to use it!

https://www.boulderboatworks.com/river-skiff/

Goal is to use it primarily on the Lower American & Yuba, as it's built for lower gradient rivers.

The material is a polymer that actually floats and comes in sheets like plywood (the frame uses wood, I believe). It's apparently indestructible (like aluminum), in addition to being lighter than aluminum or fiberglass. It's also quiet and temperature resistant (like fiberglass).

He doesn't know it yet, but I'm going to ask Andy G to float the Lower A with me to teach me skills and do some fishing.

I've only used one drift boat, about 15 years ago (rented an aluminum one on the Bighorn), so I don't have much of a frame of reference.

I'll post after my first use and convey any feedback from Andy.

Quote Originally Posted by Bill Kiene semi-retired View Post
One of my old friends who is a veteran drift boat user and guide says the "Boulder Boat Works" is his first choice.

https://www.boulderboatworks.com/

He says they are the lightest.