Looking for a 16 or 17 ft. guide model driftboat, preferrably Willie or Clack. but will consider others. The newer the better, not looking for an older/beat-up boat. Preferrably in W. Wa. area.

I have a 16' Koffler, with front and rear knee braces, 3 dry boxes, anchor system, three oars, and a galvanized trailer. $3,000 and we can make arrangements for delivery. I'm in W. Montana. amikkelsen@aol.com

I have a Willie Drift . 1999 17x54 Willie T-6 Bottom Drift boat with Baker Trailer and 9.9 mercury motor with gas tank. LIKE NEW Options:Compartment seat with runners, Removable rear seat with runners,3 tempress fish on seats, Bow anchor release, Four pully anchor system, 35 lb. pyrimad anchor, Anchor nest, Gunl Guard, Clear Kote interior,2-9'sawyer oars,Full floor, Rear level floor, Coat it applied to bottom, Custom row seat with padded stick back rest, weight trays and drink holders, oar rites, 2 rear drain holes, five fish on rod holders, life vests (new), fire extingusher, cat walk on trailer. This boat is like brand new and has only been used 15 times. Always stored in a garage but comes with cover. This boat is located in Fair Oaks Ca. 15 mi. from sacramento. For more info call Tony at 916-870-2670. or email @ Ihookem@hotmail.com

Thanks for the replies! if I can't find what I'm looking for close to home, I'll probably drive to Oregon and buy a new boat. Trying to avoid 2-8 hr. drives.

AkKings, I highly recommend the new boat approach if you can swing it. I just got my third boat, second Willie and I wanted it the way I wanted it, not someone elses idea of the ideal configuration. It's pretty fun to work with the guys at Willie and get to pick your options. I worked with a local Willie Rep in Bellevue Wa. to get all the details on Options. If you time it right, you can get them to deliver your boat to Seattle or Puyallup during one of the boat shows. The drive does SUCK! I did the round trip to Central Point and back to Seattle in 17 hours. Good Luck!

Thanks Kyle_A, I really haven't found much available in this area (actually, nothing) that suits my needs, as much as I hate the drive, it looks like I'm going to have too.
As for the local rep. I think I'll skip that after some bad service at a boatshow last year, besides, I hate to have to wait till the winter shows to take delivery. Thanks again.

I have the new 16' x55" AlumaWeld
This second boat Bought new from 3 rivers marine.
I would also sugest buying new. Alumaweld is a very tough boat and you may want to look at there specs(Good for low rivers with BIG rocks (My AREA)

On Craiglist today,

http://seattle.craigslist.org/spo/42229227.html

I have a 16"X54 Clack. Give me a call it's ready to fish and hardly used. 360-904-3429

Check out Hyde on the web.... I've been very happy with mine. I'd recommend new as well, set it up with all the storage you can afford. Get the UHMW bottom, it's slicker than snot.

There's a guy with a previous post that has an 03' clack stealheader model for $3800... might check it out.

Whatever you do, do plenty of research.... These boats can last a lifetime if you don't get the itch for a new one. Buy it the way you want it and you'll be happier over time.

Brian

Thanks Brian,

I did buy new and got all the bells and whistles, unfortunately, I have to wait another 3 weeks to take delivery, its killin me!

So tell us, what did you buy?

Ordered 1 of these http://www.riverwolfboats.com/deluxeguidemodel.asp with all the bells and whistles, should be ready in about 3 weeks.
Planned on buying a Willie but the guy that replaced Tyler (who I was dealing with last spring) didn't give me the same price quote Tyler did so I decided to look elsewhere, a guide buddy of mine suggested I check River Wolf out and I'm glad I did, saved about $1350 over a Willie with similar options.
Larry, the owner/builder of River Wolf has been great to deal with and very helpful.
After last years poor customer service at the Monroe sportsman's show and 2 different price quotes I'm more then happy to give my money to someone other then Willie.

Right on man... congratulations. I think my boat was the best purchase I've made yet. I'll say that I thought I was a pretty good fisherman. I got humble when I got my boat... It forced me to fish all of the different kinds of water, not just the stretches below the hatchery. It's been the best learning experience since I started fishing.

Brian

Right on man... congratulations. I think my boat was the best purchase I've made yet. I'll say that I thought I was a pretty good fisherman. I got humble when I got my boat... It forced me to fish all of the different kinds of water, not just the stretches below the hatchery. It's been the best learning experience since I started fishing.

Brian