Rich Batcheller describes the inception of his experimental fishing boat as a “classic pandemic story.” Like many Americans, Batcheller watched all his business suddenly evaporate when Covid-19 shut ...

When exploring various types of watercraft, you may have come across the terms “drift boat” and “raft.” There are three primary commonalities of drift boats and rafts. The first is that they are both ...

Take advantage of real dealer pricing and shop special offers on new and used boats. Select your boat to get started. A boat's history affects it's value—check the history of this 2016 Clackacraft ...

This story was updated because a previous version contained an inaccuracy. Navigating Marten Rapid, Jayson Hayes took a sharp dive over the class III in his handcrafted wooden boat, splashing his back ...

Way back in 1985 I had the opportunity to purchase a brand-new Fish Rite drift boat at an incredible price. Money was tight, but it was a great opportunity, and the purchase was spurred on by the news ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness talks with Randy Dersham, director of the new documentary film "Oregon's Boat." Dersham describes the evolution of one of the world's ...

On social media, set netters educate drift boats on how to prevent damage to set net gear. Megan Hurlburt was pulling a set net on Ekuk beach when a drift boat snapped her line. “We had our truck ...

If you’ve ever traveled to a boat ramp in Oregon, chances are good that you’ve laid eyes on a style of boat used the world over to fish and run whitewater rivers. It might be made of aluminum, ...

McKenzie River Drift Boats were developed over decades in the early 1900s. While the boats are used worldwide today, only two professional craftsman still exist in the PNW. This story was updated ...