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Introducing the New Winnipeg Yawl 23

Introducing the New Winnipeg Yawl 23 More Boat. More Capability. Same Legendary Heritage. For generations, the Winnipeg Yawl has earned its reputation in places where boats are expected to do more than look good at the dock. Now, Lake of the Woods Boatworks is taking

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September 17, 2026
Starting the Fishing Trip on the Winnipeg Yawl

What Makes a 21- to 23-Foot Boat Good for Big Water?

What Makes a 21 to 23-Foot Boat Good for Big Water? When people start shopping for a boat for a large lake, one of the first questions is usually about size. Is 21 feet enough? Is 23 feet enough? Do you need something even larger

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August 20, 2026

The Lost Art of the Big Lake Utility Boat

The Lost Art of the Big Lake Utility Boat There was a time when a boat built for a big lake had a fairly simple job description: Do whatever needed doing, and get everyone home safely. It wasn’t necessarily a fishing boat, a cruising boat,

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August 6, 2026
what makes a good boat for exploring thousands of islands?

What Makes a Good Boat for Exploring Thousands of Islands?

What Makes a Good Boat for Exploring Thousands of Islands? Some of the world’s greatest boating destinations have one thing in common: islands. Not just a handful, but hundreds or even thousands of them. Whether you’re cruising the rocky shores of Lake of the Woods,

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July 21, 2026
The Hulls of the Winnipeg Yawl Boats

Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response on Big Water

Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Response on Big Water When someone needs help on a large lake, every minute matters. Whether it’s a medical emergency, a capsized boat, a structure fire near the shoreline, or a search and rescue operation, emergency crews need a boat that

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July 10, 2026
Heading out on to the lake in a Winnipeg Yawl

Why Big Lakes Demand Different Boats Than Small Lakes

Why Big Lakes Demand Different Boats Than Small Lakes At first glance, a lake is a lake. Water is water, and a boat that works well on your local fishing lake might seem like it should work just as well on a larger body of

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June 19, 2026

What Is a Semi-Displacement Hull?

What Is a Semi-Displacement Hull? If you’ve spent any time researching boats, you’ve probably come across terms like displacement hull, planing hull, semi-planing hull, and semi-displacement hull. For many boaters, the terminology can be a little confusing. The Winnipeg Yawl, a semi-displacement hull is designed

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June 4, 2026
7 Flags OUtdoors

Lake of the Woods Boatworks Delivers First Winnipeg Yawl 21 to U.S. Dealer

Lake of the Woods Boatworks Delivers First Winnipeg Yawl 21 to U.S. Dealer May 20, 2026 marked an important milestone for Lake of the Woods Boatworks. On that day, we delivered a Winnipeg Yawl 21 to our very first official United States dealer, 7 Flags

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June 3, 2026
I've owned a Winnipeg Yawl for over 30 Years

“I Feel Safe in Either Rough or Smooth Water”

“have owned a 20-foot Winnipeg Yawl for over 30 years. The first time a saw one was in the fall of 1993. My dad, brother, and a wonderful friend were late-fall fishing for lake trout and northerns in a large lake in Saskatchewan when we

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April 19, 2024
Life on Lake of the Woods

Why The Big Lakes?

Why live as much as you can on one of the Big Lakes? Imagine waking up to the gentle lapping of waves against the shore, the crisp morning air filling your lungs as you step outside to greet the day. This is the allure of

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April 3, 2024
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Rough-Water Ready.

70-Year Heritage.

Designed by skilled craftsmen with decades of experience in the rough waters of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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27003 County Road 28
Roseau, MN 56751
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  • Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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