Jigman--I made the same trip down to Central Point and picked up my Willie (same model) in 1991 (my third drift boat). George made me a deal on a boat that they had just built but had the wrong paintjob on the inside (a custom order--oops). It's been a very durable boat and I've had many good times with it. The boat even spend the night wedged against a sweeper and upside down in the Quinault. It rained that night, but we still got her out. I doubt that many other boats would have survived the stresses we put on the boat getting it out of the river. We broke a 3/4 inch poly rope yarding on it in mid river. I don't take risks with my Willie and scout unknown sections of rivers before running them--but a little inattention and a benign looking spot can be trouble fast. So, enjoy your new toy and be careful out there.
JT