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Willie Boats

North River Boats

Sawyer Paddles & Oars

This 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.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Sawyer On-Water Podcast

01:10 The Merger of Willie Boats and North River Boats

03:15 Complementary Operations and Product Lines

05:28 Employee Ownership and Its Impact

07:48 The Legacy of Willie Drift Boats

10:01 Local River Connections

11:34 Drift Boat Walkthrough with Ron

16:49 The Willie Boats Line

17:42 Willie & Sawyer Light Oar

19:34 Willie's Manufacturing

21:36 See you on the Water!