The story of Hackman’s wooden boat began in April 1989. He was opening the art gallery he owned in Pasadena when he was met by two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who told him his 23 ...

Wyatt kicked the idea around awhile and five years ago, he ordered plans for a Montana Boat designed for river use. He read the plans — all 150 pages.

The Verano's mahogany hull required 10 pieces of wood painstakingly bent with hundreds of clamps to achieve its perfect ...