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 to feel comfortable when the wind comes up and the […]
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, a work boat, or a family boat. It might be […]
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, exploring the vast island chains of Georgian Bay, navigating the […]
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 can safely reach the scene regardless of changing conditions. That’s […]
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 water. Spend enough time on truly large lakes, however, and […]
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 to combine some of the best characteristics of both a […]
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 Outdoors For a company that builds boats one at a […]
“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 watched a family of indigenous people making a crossing in […]
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 cabin life on Lake of the Woods—a sanctuary of stunning […]
Not all Big Lakes Boats Are Created Equal
When it comes to navigating the vast expanses of big lakes, not all boats are created equal. And in a sea of options, the Winnipeg Yawl stands out as a beacon of reliability, performance, and unmatched versatility. But what sets the Winnipeg Yawl apart from other boats designed for use on larger bodies of water? […]