Pleasant Valley Boatbuilders

Hand-crafted Wooden Boats


Blending traditional wooden boat-building techniques and the most modern materials to create crafts that are unmatched in performance and beauty.

The Ark River Drifter

A smaller Dory with design influenced by the traditional drift boats of the Northwest.


At 13.5 feet long and 5.5 feet wide, this boat's small footprint will allow you to access lower flow and more technical rivers. Built with Meranti plywood and wrapped in 6oz fiberglass for durability. High quality woods such as fir and ash are used for the construction of the frames, gunnels, and other trim. Carbon fiber wraps the Core Cell foam floor which has additional panels of 1/4 inch aluminum in the most impacted areas. Outer chine log is made of a strong neoprene rubber, Ash or a combination of the two. Stainless Steel and Brass hardware are used throughout.

Alluring Drift Boat Inspired Lines

Dramatic Rocker allows for performance in whitewater as well as allowing you to access those shallower sections of river other boats can't touch.


Designed to last

The bottom of the boat consists of Air-cell foam wrapped in Carbon Fiber and reinforced with 1/4 inch aluminum in key areas. It provides a lightweight and durable surface. Can also include UHMW plastic for extra impact protection.


Self-bailing floor allows you to focus on the river and not worry about filling with water.



Fully sealed deck provides ample storage for those longer trips.



Rubber chine provides protection from the inevitable finding of rocks.

Can also be made of UHMV plastic for extra protection or Ash for that more classic look.



Classic drift boat style, high sided hull shields you from the river.


Ash or Fir used in gunnels, frames, and finish trim.


HDPE Oar blocks designed to outlast the traditional wooden blocks.











Accessories

A wide array of options and accessories are available, including:

Rod Holders, Thigh braces on a custom fly deck, spare oar options, repair kits, fully painted or wood grain hulls in a variety of color options, foot braces, captain's boxes etc.