Barn Finds

1924 22′ Toppan High Speed Launch Barn Find!

Thanks to fellow Woody Boater Gary Michael of Woodboats.org… we can all enjoy a fun barn find of a very rare launch. Gary moved the launch out of a barn in CT early fall after 40 years in storage by

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What’s Under The Blue Tarp! Part Two!

So where were we? Oh that’s right, we were all standing in front of the blue tarp in Pops yard. The comments by the way yesterday were priceless, and kept me going through a tough day at the office. Folks…

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The Gods Did Not Want Me To Go Boating This Weekend! Thank God!

This weekend, while Texx was at Lake Tahoe, and others around the country were enjoying a wonderful weekend of classic boating. I was at our Reedville home catching up on things that had been left to rot, grow, and weather…

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Project Kinda Barn Fresh Chris-Craft Silver Arrow on eBay!

Ever dream of having a Silver Arrow in your barn. Just get this one on eBay and let it sit. It will go up in value…Ok as soon as things start going up in value. A good user can be…

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Riviera Barn Find Including A 5200 Bottom!

Fellow Woody Boater Helen and Dave, had fallen in love with a cool Riviera in the feild of dreams in Lake Dora, only the $35,ooo price tag made the dream not possible…. But, Dave kept searching.. Ya see Dave also…

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Chris – Craft Pram Kit Boat – Barn Find, Maybe Shed Find Is a Better Description.

And now for something really rare. And we aint talk’n that steak you are having tonight. I will let the good folks at Antique Boat America tell you all about it in their own words.. Take it away ABA.
Thanks…

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Barn Find 1939 19′ Barrel Back. It Was Just Sitting There In The Barn!

For many in the hobby, pasion, sport, lifestyle of classic boating, a Barrel Back is the icon of  all classic boats. And a 19 footer is the mother load. Of course since that has been the case, all of them…

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1961 Century Barn Find To Be Debut At Lake Mohawk!

Who doesn’t love a barn find? Count me in, I love the search, the find and the reveal. The idea that a boat has been tucked away for years, just sitting there waiting for you to find her. The truth…

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Ladies And Gentlemen, Pull Out Your Bob Speltz Books, It’s Time To Play “Whatizit”

We got this great email in from Russ Whitford who is clearly jazzed about his new Woody Boat. It’s cool as all get out , dang I love stuff like this..Here is Russ’s email..
Hi Matt,
I was given your…

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Thayer IV And Mariah Bring The World Of Classic Boating Together Again! Exclusive Pictures That Almost Never Happend!

After two years this was the moment that I dreamed of.. All the players together in one place. The Owners of Thayer IV and Mariah all out on the water. A once in a lifetime event for sure, never to…

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Mariah Make Over Almost Over!

With only 6 days left until Lake Dora, Mariah the U.S. Mail Boat is almost ready for her close up. The folks at Katz’s Marina… are burning the midnight oil and calling marriage counselors hot lines. But for of us

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Thayer IV Floats Again!

Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. After not seeing the water in years. She is back in the water and moving under her own power. This is one of the most exciting days in years for us here at Woody Boater. What

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