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2025 Boat Show Schedule

January 8, 2025- January 12, 2025 Portland Boat Show Portland Expo Center 2060 Marine Drive West, Portland, OR 97217 January 31, 2025 – February 8, 2025 Seattle Boat Show Lumen Field Event Center 800 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 February 7, 2025 – February 9, 2025 Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show  Douglas County Fairgrounds […]

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Why the Willie Fuzion is the Ultimate Fishing Boat: Bill Brignon’s Experience

Bill Brignon, a fish biologist with over 20 years of experience, recently shared his insights about his latest investment—a 20ft Willie Fuzion boat. As someone who has dedicated his career to the water and spent countless hours fishing, Brignon brings a wealth of knowledge about what makes a fishing boat stand out. Striking the Perfect […]

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A Lifetime on the Water: Brad Staples and His Trusted Predator Boat

For over four decades, Brad Staples has been a trusted name in fishing, guiding countless adventurers along the scenic lower Deschutes River in Oregon. As the owner of Western Fishing Adventures, Brad has dedicated his life to sharing his passion for fishing and the great outdoors, all while relying on one constant companion: his fleet […]

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A Guide’s Perspective on Willie Boats with Gabe Hargate: A Day on the North Umpqua River

  Southern Oregon’s North Umpqua River is a paradise for anglers, and there’s no better guide to navigate these waters than Gabe Hargate of Gabe Hargate Guide Service. We recently had the pleasure of joining Gabe on a fishing trip to see firsthand how he enjoys using his Willie Boat, and to learn more about […]

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Willie Boats Joins C.A.S.T for Kids at Emigrant Lake: A Day of Fun and Fishing!

This past weekend, Willie Boats had the honor of participating in the C.A.S.T for Kids event at Emigrant Lake, and what an incredible day it was! C.A.S.T for Kids is a fantastic organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs through the joys of fishing. We were thrilled to be part of […]

2024 Boat Show Schedule

JANUARY 2024 Oregon – 1/10-1/14 Portland Boat Show Dealer: Portland Marine Electronics Event Info: Portland Expo Center FEBRUARY 2024 Oregon – 2/2-2/4 Eugene Boat & Sportsmen’s Show Dealer: Y-Marina Event Info: Lane Events Center Washington – 2/2-2/10 Seattle Boat Show Dealer: 3Rivers Marine Event Info: Lumen Field Event Center Oregon – 2/9-2/11 Sportsmen’s & Outdoor […]

Willie Boats, Inc. Joins Forces with North River Boats

ROSEBURG AND CENTRAL POINT, OR – November 1, 2023. Two iconic Oregon boat companies, North River Boats and Willie Boats, have joined forces under a new parent company, 44° North Marine, helmed by CEO Brent Hutchings. North River, the premier builder of heavy-gauge aluminum boats, and Willie Boats, the best-in-class builder of aluminum drift boats […]

Raft Trailer

If you are in need of a Aluminum Raft Trailer, Contact ProX  at 541-890-3254 To have one built for you.  

Aluminum Drift Boat Trailers For Sale

We Have New Aluminum Drift Boat Trailers for Sale Again. $3245.

14′ Rocky Mountain Raft with Pack Rat Frame

14′ Rocky Mountain Raft Self Bailing Raft *Call For Special Sale Pricing  Includes- Pack Rat Frame w/ Welded Floor 3 Position Oarlock Blocks 16″ x 16″ x 38″ Dry Box w/ Pad Canyon Prospector Cooler 2-Oarlocks 2- Polecat Oars Tie Down Straps 1- Adjustable Cup Holder Lifeline Strap Contact Willie Boats for all information 800-866-7775 […]

14′ Rocky Mountain Raft with Willie’s River Rat Frame

14′ Rocky Mountain Raft Self Bailing Raft *Call For Special Sale Pricing Includes- River Rat Frame 3 Position Oarlock Blocks 16″ x 16″ x 38″ Dry Box w/ Pad Canyon Prospector Cooler 2-Oarlocks 2- Polecat Oars Tie Down Straps 1- Adjustable Cup Holder Lifeline Strap Contact Willie Boats for all information 800-866-7775 or 541-779-4141 Upgrade […]

Willie Boats COVID-19 Response

Hey Friends, We certainly hope everyone is of good health and making the most of this time. Making the most of things is what we do, right? Slow fishing and the river going out, eventually makes way for green water and fish on. As fishermen we know this. We live this. At Willie Boats, the […]