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Reviews 1 - 7 (7 Reviews Total)
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Review Date
June 7, 2009 Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
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Reviewed by: BMorton
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Paddler
Price Paid:
$4500.00
at Willies Summary:
I bought my Willie drift boat in 1984 and still have it. I owned an alumaweld before that and I had a FishRite for a couple years also but traded it for a car. Plus I've rowed a half dozen others and frankly can't tell enough difference in any of these boats to say one is better than the other. Put them side by side and the difference is almost nill.
I've talked to other Willie Boat, FishRite, Alumaweld, etc. and asked them what the difference is and they come up with, "it tracks better". I ask them what's their definition of tracking and they stumble all over themselves. I think they have been brainwashed and don't know what they're talking about. It's the same scenario with pickups. I drive a Ford, my Dad drove a Ford and by golly Ford makes the best truck. So, this tells me they either paid too much to say different or don't know what they are talking about. Ask anyone about their boat and they will say it's the best boat on the river. So, these other reviews are meaningless to me. Although I would like to buy another drift boat this year or next, there is no reason to go buy the same boat I already own.
So, I'll just wait until something better comes along. Customer Service:
Good but I got good CS from them all. Similar Products Used:
FishRite, Alumaweld, Clacka, Rowe, Valco, River Wolf, North River.
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Review Date
May 22, 2003 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review
3.57 of 5,
7 votes
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Reviewed by: willie_rower(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Roseburg, OR
Price Paid:
$5300.00
at Willie Boats Body of Water:
Umpqua Favorite City:
Roseburg Favorite State:
OR Summary:
Absolutely the finest boat on the market.
The best handling in white water even loaded down with a weeks worth of camping gear. Bar far the best rowing and tracking boat out there. The 17' wide bottom is the only way to go. Strengths:
The chine on the Willie boat is what makes it! Toughest and most eye appealing boat. Rugged yet smooth! Weaknesses:
None, I don't think any one can find one either. Customer Service:
Mike Jackson is the most honest and nicest guy you'll ever meet. Great experience buying from them. Similar Products Used:
Fish Rite, Alumaweld, River Wolf, Koffler
No comparison to a Willie Boat.
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Review Date
December 21, 2002 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
2 votes
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Reviewed by: Mike (Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Eagle Point ,OR U.S.A
Price Paid:
$7000.00
at Willie Boats Body of Water:
Rogue River Favorite City:
Eagle point Favorite State:
Oregon Favorite Country:
Jackson Summary:
I HAVE BEEN A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE SINCE 1984 AND HAVE ROWED JUST ABOUT EVERY TYPE OF DRIFT BOAT OUT THERE. AND I WILL PERSONALY GARENTEE THAT THERE IS NOT A BETTER HANDLING BOAT THAN THE 17' WIDE BOTTOM WILLIE!! ITS THE BEST TRACKING BEST HANDLING WHITE WATER DRIFT BOAT OUT THERE!! Strengths:
TOUGHEST BUILT BEST ROWING BOAT ON THE MARKET, AND THE MOST CUSTOM ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE! Weaknesses:
NONE Customer Service:
OUTSTADING Similar Products Used:
FISH RITE, ALUMAWELD, HYDE, KOFFLER, RB, DIAMOND BACK, CLACKACRAFT
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Review Date
January 16, 2001 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Visitors rate this review
3.83 of 5,
6 votes
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Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Medford, OR Jackson
Price Paid:
$4000.00
at Willies Body of Water:
Rogue/Klamath Favorite City:
Medford Favorite State:
Or Favorite Country:
Jackson Summary:
If you are looking for an all round great drift boat my choice is and always will be the Willie Boat. I'm not kidding when I say it is a great rowing boat. I am amazed on how well it handels in all types of water. If your in the market of a drift boat don't cut your self short. Try a Willie Boat
The slogan speakes for its self
Simply The Best Strengths:
Durable, sleek in design, all round great rowing boat. Takes the stress out of rowing. Fast and responsive in troubled water. I have used my boat for over 5 years and everything from the hinges and latches on the storage boxes to the webbing on the rowers seat is still in top condition. I have not had one problem with my Willie Boat Weaknesses:
Yet to find one. Customer Service:
Great Similar Products Used:
Alumaweld/Fish Right
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