Boat Builders: Willie Boats (Part 2) | Ep 13

Watch with video on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠!Willie BoatsNorth River BoatsSawyer Paddles & OarsThis conversation explores the collaboration between Willie Drift Boats and North River Boats, focusing on their history, customization processes, and the impact of employee ownership on company culture. The discussion highlights the importance of user feedback in boat design and the legacy of craftsmanship in the paddle sports industry.Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Sawyer On-Water Podcast01:10 The Merger of Willie Boats and North River Boats03:15 Complementary Operations and Product Lines05:28 Employee Ownership and Its Impact07:48 The Legacy of Willie Drift Boats10:01 Local River Connections11:34 Drift Boat Walkthrough with Ron16:49 The Willie Boats Line17:42 Willie & Sawyer Light Oar19:34 Willie's Manufacturing21:36 See you on the Water!