Nord West drifters are built using proven racing construction techniques (high-tech materials and hand lay up methods), which is the only way to keep track of the thickness and maintain consistent hull weight. Each Nord West drifter model is sold with a lifetime hull warranty. Please click on the links below to learn more.

Yellowstone Model
Bighorn Model
Double Ender Model
Standard Features
Optional Features
Trailer
Driftboat Science

Yellowstone Model
With it's high freeboard, the Yellowstone Model gives the appearance of a large boat, yet it weights just 325 pounds. The Yellowstone was designed with safety and comfort in mind. Perfectly at home on big water and quiet spring creeks, the Yellowstone is a great family boat providing an extra measure of safety for young children. It also addresses the main complaint of guides throughout the West, the lack of dry storage on existing boats on the market.

The fact that it draws just six inches of water with three people on board, combined with the stiffness of the hull, makes it a breeze to row. The high freeboard design was chosen for added safety on rivers with big rapids.

Base Price - $8,495

Yellowstone Specifications

Centerline (Including Anchor Bracket) 186" Beam 81" Distance between Oarlocks 71" Bottom Width 58" Side Height at Oarlocks 23" Side Height at Stern 18" Side Height at Bow 27" Dry Storage Capacity 26 Cubic Feet Max. Person Capacity 5 People Hull Weight 295 Pounds Boat Wieght with All Accessories 355 Pounds

Bighorn Model
The Bighorn Model features a low profile hull design perfect for fishing medium and small rivers where big rapids are not a concern. The entire bottom has a slight concave shape inverting to a "V" at the bow and stern. This concave bottom offers several advantages:

• By sitting deeper in the water, somewhat like a catamaran, both sides add flotation and stability.
• The angle created between the side and bottom of the boat creates a sharper chine resulting in improved tracking.
• The "V" hull shape at the bow slices through the water to limit the splashing. The "V" hull shape at the stern aids the tracking motion as the stern dips down while pulling hard on the oars.
• The passengers' weight causes the bottom to react somewhat like the face of a dam. The pressure exerted is more evenly distributed toward the sides of the boat. The floor becomes stiffer than that of a flat bottom without any additional weight. The concave shape also keeps any water that enters the boat when embarking to the sides and away from the feet of the rower.

Base Price - $8,495

Bighorn Specifications

Centerline (Including Anchor Bracket) 186" Beam 81" Distance between Oarlocks 71" Bottom Width 62" Side Height at Oarlocks 23" Side Height at Stern 15" Side Height at Bow 19" Dry Storage Capacity 21 Cubic Feet Max. Person Capacity 3 People Hull Weight 275 Pounds Boat Wieght with All Accessories 335 Pounds

Double Ender Prototype
While double ender drift boats have been around for some time, the model that Philippe designed, based on the Bighorn, has unique features designed especially for professional guides. The central feature of this model is a sliding rowing position with a 360 degree swivel seat. The fishermen at each end of the boat sit facing outward with their backs to the rower in the center. This enables the rower to quickly slide to either end of the boat to help with flies, leaders and other gear. Because the boat is a double ender, the guide can row from either side of the unique oarlock position.

If you are interested in the Double Ender protoype, please contact Philippe for details and pricing.

Double Ender Specifications

Centerline (Including Anchor Bracket) 186" Beam 81" Distance between Oarlocks 71" Bottom Width 62" Side Height at Oarlocks 23" Side Height at Stern 15" Side Height at Bow 19" Dry Storage Capacity ?? Cubic Feet Max. Person Capacity 3 People Hull Weight 255 Pounds Boat Wieght with All Accessories 315 Pounds

Standard Features
Each Nord West drifter model comes standard with the following features:

Two-tone color gelcoat (your choice of colors) Black trim edges Watertight bow storage with 13" x 23" access hatch 4 cup holders Front knee brace with casting platform gelcoated non-skid flooring Front cushioned seat on pedestal storage box with 13" x 15" access hatch Anchor with 30 feet of rope and cam cleat system Fixed Rower bench with roped seating 2 side tube fly rod holders 2 watertight side storage boxes with 13" x 23" access hatches 4 quick release velcro fly rod holders Rear cushioned seat on pedestal with open storage 2 pairs oar sockets Stern shelf 2 heavy-duty brass oar locks 2 drain plugs 1 pair Cataract composite oars

See below for a complete list of optional features. If you would like to customize your boat by modifying any of the standard features above or adding other optional features, please contact Philippe to discuss your needs.

Optional Features
If you would like to customize your boat by modifying any of the standard features above or adding other optional features, please contact Philippe to discuss your needs.

Front bench seat $195 Combo rear knee brace and rower's back rest $275 Side fly rod liner (pair) $75 26-pound Nord West anchor $95 30-pound pyramid anchor $65 Heavy duty brass oarlock (pair) $45 3 Piece break down oar (wrapped and stopped) $218 4 Piece break down oar (stopped) $212 Counter weight sleeve (pair) $79.95 Nylon oar lock sleeve (pair) $8.50 13" x 23" hatch fiberglass liner $75 Rear fly rod holder (Bighorn model only) $25 Additional Tempress seat w/ cushion and swivel $150 Additional Tempress seat swivel $25 Additional access hatch (11" x 15") $55 Additional access hatch liner (11" x 15") $20 Additional access hatch (13" x 23") $55 Tackle box hatch (11" x 15") $110 Deck plate screw out (6") $26 Additional beverage holder $7 5 foot Keel Guard on each end (installed) $269.95 Rope holder $35 Accessories holder $25

Trailer
Nord West Trailers come standard with the following features:

Tilting bed with easy tipper latch and tongue safety plate 1,100 pound winch with strap Sealed steel tube construction finished with powder coating glossy paint finish Conduit encased wiring 14" wheels Rear and side carpeted bunks 4 prong flat wiring connector Trailer and bow eye safety chain 1200 pounds Torflex axle with EZ lube 2" ball coupler

Optional trailer features include:

Heavy duty trailer dolly $85 Spare wheel with carrier $165 Lock open bed position $65 Trailer gravel shield (installed) $345 Anchor carrier on trailer (welded) $65