1965 Chris Craft Super Sport With A Slight Twist
Classic Boats
Today, we have this comment farm ready for you to have what god gave all of us. An opinion. Okay, that and one other things. And maybe today the two shall meet. I will get the opinion juices started.
On one hand, it's bold, it's…
Americas Best Varnish Lives Up To It’s Name. This Stuff Is The Ship!
Classic Boats, RestorationsLast summer we announced the new special varnish Distributed by Fitzke Boatworks. And from the start it was a favorite here at the railway. The application is normal, and nothing really all that different. EXCEPT, you can re coat it after 2…
Every Now And Then, A Good Cruiser At A Fair Price
Classic Boats
I know to many of you, okay me as well, wood cruisers are considered toxic waste. But, when you rationally think about it, they are an insane value if you can purchase them correctly. Okay, you ask what is correctly? Well, it's after the…
The Claud Sommers Is Back On The Rails
Art, Classic Boats
What a welcome sight. I love when the old classic boats around here are up on the rails. It feels complete and when the railway is empty its sad. But because I am driven by art more than commerce. The boats that go up on the rail have to…
Is This One Of Earliest Photos Of Christopher Columbus Smith? NEW IMAGES UPDATED AT 11:30 AM
Art, Classic Boats
We got this very cool image in from the boxes of images of Sue Wichers Mom, maybe someone in the Woodyboater community can help. GREG? Here is Sues note.
Hi,
I’m trying to identify the boat and the person in this photo. It has come…
Better Late Than Never For A Little Lake Dora Sausage
Classic Boats
This year as promised, I had fun. Not out looking for shots, or anything like that. Just following my heart and desire. Spending time with friends, and laughing. ALOT. And the social media folks of various influencers certainly covered all…
It’s Official – We Have A Boat Show
Classic Boats, Destinations
We are excited to report that the fist tow in was us doing the towing of a JET SKI! YES! YES YES! The party has officially started. And yes it's raining today, but who cares. Its in the mid 70's and there are Jalapeño poppers waiting someplace…
On The Road To Lake Dora!
Classic BoatsWe are officially on our way, and should be hitting.. wait, bad choice of words.. Arriving in Florida around 7 ish. Maybe we will see you on I 95. We are the ones in the big blue truck with WOODYBOATER on the side. If this story is too short…
Varnish Is In The Air At Katz’s Marina
Boat Shows, Classic Boats, Community/Web
This is my favorite time of year, when you can feel hope in the air, and the wiff of fresh varnish. And no one does it as well as the Katz's Marina Gang. AHHHHHHHHHH, the finish is insane, and, well, it's amazing how a wonderful varnish…
New Zealand Lapkin Style.
Art, Classic Boats, Destinations
A huge thanks to Steve Lapkin and Duster for getting some great water action shots from New Zealand. It just gets better and better, and a great way to get us all in the mood for Lake Dora and BOATING SEASON!
STAY…
In The Water In New Zealand
Boat Shows, Classic Boats, Destinations
Today we are still showing some of the magic of New Zealand, and starting to tease out what is going to be an amazing two day finalle from Steve Lapkin, These shots are from Duster and show the show as if you were there, the art part will…
The M27, Moores Yachts First Build, Is Aptly Named “Patience.”
Art, Classic Boats
There is over the top, and then there is over, over the top when it comes to design, build and bringing dreams true. The process of taking that vision and making it a real thing is one of the most special human abilities on the planet. It…
Morning Sunshine At The Global HQ
Art, Classic Boats
Meet SOUTHWIND, She is another Butler built boat, mid 1960's and is the last round stern boat built by Georges father. We were lucky enough to have both boats there for a moment before SOUTHWIND went up on the rails. It was going to be a…
WHOOPS Gets A New Engine Cover For Lake Dora
Art, Boat Shows, Classic Boats
Over the winter, Wayne Bomb tackled a beast of a project. A new lighter engine cover for the 17 Ski boat. Of course the entire boat is kinda custom, so no need to try and be original. And no need to start over. It is what it is and cool…
Glenna Fay Is On Her Way To Fish Another Day
Art, Classic Boats
The annual Glenna Fay report is in and she is ready to go fishing again. Over the winter she had some extensive patching, and paint scratching for sure. And Peale just chipped away at it when the weather was warm enough to work. Which was…
Presidents Day Rerun Of A Rerun. Why? Because No One Really Cares.
Classic Boats, Community/Web
TODAY I AM RUNNING THIS OLDER STORY ON PRESIDENTS DAY. And RUNNING IT AGAIN. Like A RE RUN RERUN WHY? Well, this seems to be a day no one really agrees on, and further more, I am including the comments so you don't even have to comment if…
Ship Show Week Comes To A Sad End – Rest In Pieces A Short Film
Art, Classic BoatsHappy Super Bowel Sunday. Ya I know, the Term Super XXXX is a copywriter term, so I need to stay clear of that, and my typo better describes the story today anyway with Ship Show week. Anyway, here is the film of the entire death march of…
A New Sofa For HQ.
Art, Classic Boats
As part of the Ship Show this week, I was able to get me a new sofa/bar/entertainment center. At least thats what it will be when I am done. Its perfect, with a platform and some cool wheels, refinish, cushions. BAM. And I can motorize it…
The Old Boats Home Is Under Way And Actually Assisting Folks
Classic Boats, Restorations
I know some of you are confused, and sorry, but I do promise it will all make sense. I have to wait longer than I thought to release the info, and so it kinda has become a mess so to speak. So, I am going to just do a shameless plug for…
Art And Miss Pepsi, Our Art, Not Art As In Art. But Art As In Art. You Know Art. Why Do I Keep Needing To Explain This?
Art, Classic Boats
Just when you thought Art's family couldn't get any cooler, Art recalled this little bit of history pertaining to Belle Isle and life in Algonac Michigan in the 1950's. BTW, this just scratches the surface of Art's cool family. take it away…
The Old Boats Home Becomes #1 Of The Year In One Week
Classic Boats, Community/Web
Thanks so much for all the support and signing up to The Old boats Home. Clearly there is a need for a place to ask each other questions about how to work and enjoy our boats. Hopefully those of you that have used it have been happy with…
The Birth Canal Rocket Identified, Is It Yours?
Art, Classic Boats
A huge thanks to the Katz's Marina gang for looking up the special Rocket featured in the report the other day. The boat is number 42 one of the B engines. And whats also cool, it we can also narrow down the year of this photo. And if you…
Art Get’s Paul Harvey To Tell The Rest Of The Story
Art, Classic BoatsIn yesterdays comments, Art mentioned the famous Sportsman Cover in the 1938 catalog set we finally got in the mail. Some may recall the original story, some may not. But the cover shot was shot at Art's Grandfathers home, and of course that…
The Sun Is Setting On This 60ft Chris Craft Cruiser
Classic Boats
If you are in the market for a project, and want to start at a good point. How does FREE sound! Yup! Free! As in FREE. This cruiser has now been trough all the legal crap after being abandoned at the dock a year ago. And now she is about…
“Has Anyone Seen My Hull Number”
Classic Boats, RestorationsFellow Woody Boater Brock Horsley has a wonderful model 99 and is trying to find his hull number stamped into the wood on, well the hull. And this has taken a while and worth the effort since.. Wait for it...Here is Brocks note to us.
"I…
When A Car Dealer Sells A Classic Boat. Do They Know What They Are Really Selling?
Classic BoatsOne of the things about our community I love, is that for the most part, like 99% of are looking out for the next guy and their experience with a classic boat. I am including our broker community as well. I know most of them, and they are good…
George Wants Some Tee Nee Fenders For Christmas
Classic Boats
It's officially that time of year when your loved ones are hunting for some sort of gift to give you for the holidays. And of course, they always blow it. Cause they really don't know your deepest dreams. Like you really want a new 3 inch…
The Most Original Pre War Chris Craft Aquaplane?
Art, Classic Boats
Not to be outdone by Bob Murdock, who found one of the nicest most original Chris Craft Aquaplanes, I think? This is an all original Pre war one. The line is not original, but the finish sure is, and the lettering? Thats a question I have,…
Spontaneous Hale Mary Road Trip To Smith Mountain Lake
Classic Boats, Community/Web4AM and I am back on the road again. This time for a 5 hr each way drive to Smith Island lake. Oh, the Smith Island Lake gang is gonna be pissed they missed this one. I may even just drive around the lake and honk my horn. Okay, maybe thats…
YA YA YA! I Am AWAKE NOW.
Art, Classic Boats
Well, maybe you have noticed the stories this week were kinda on the light,? lite? side. I was on the road to DC, then New Jersey for a two day meeting, then back to DC and got home yesterday. BUT normally I would be all set, and looking…
Pulling The Plug On Your Loved One.
Classic Boats
Well, it had to be done. We had a group meeting with the meteorologists, Al Gore, and psychiatrist, and all decided it was the right time and so yesterday we said good bye to another summer for WECATCHEM. I know. But she is in a better place…
Here Comes The Blue On Stinky
Classic Boats, Restorations
Over the past couple days I have been adding some more color and so on to Stinky, the big problem is of course where to stop. Its getting a tad over done and could dangerously appear that I care. Which of course could ruin the entire Stinky…
A Spontanious Butler Boats Reunion
Boat Shows, Classic Boats
The weather has been jaw dropping and everyone is using this moment to get their boats ready for the winter. And just pure luck we had three of the Butler Built Boats here at the railway at one time. The Glenna Faye, a wonderful 1940's round…
Last, Last Gasp, Newport Style
Classic Boats, Community/Web, Destinations
A Huge thanks to Bob Kays for saving the week with some variety. A last gasp with his Boatress Denise and a visit with Bjorn, and on a fancy boat. BTW it's going to be 85 here this weekend in Virginia, so you know what that means! Take it…
Breaking News- George Butler’s Bottom Is Done
Classic Boats
Two wars, Taylor Swift, and The Speaker Of The House drama step aside. We have some real news. George has flipped his Riviera over to start its next step to completion. Yes, and he has a set up so he can do it himself. This bottom job is…
Thumbscrews? What?
Classic Boats, Restorations
You are thinking where in the hell is Matt going with todays story? One, you're thinking? Okay okay.. Yesterday I asked about that hole in Stinky's hatch. And for the life of me I can not figure it out. Makes no sense for a handle, but there…
A Step Beyond: A Consummate Craftsman Designs His Own
Art, Classic Boats
What do you do when you’re a boat builder and restorer of renown? You take it to the next level and learn the art and science of navel architecture to design and build your own masterpiece.
Regular readers of Woody Boater already…
Torturing Stinky With Load Music And Pointy Objects
Art, Classic Boats
Yesterday afternoon after zoom calls I was able to get away and do some more scraping on Stinky. Oh! And quickly I realized that she may not be liking this? Ya, things starting getting very personal. Is she happy to have this done. Was the…
More Freaky Weird Spiritual Stuff With Zip Going On.
Art, Classic Boats
Okay, it's official, the gods of old boats and old stories is getting a tad crazy now. LIKE! WTH? CRAZY!!!!! No doubt you have seen the above image by now in todays story. Another newspaper clipping we were sent by Lean Edwards Daughter.…
“It’s Not The Last Gasp…Not By A Long Shot (or two, or three)”
Art, Classic Boats
We got us a report from Sir Steve Lapkin Prince of the order of lenses. Honestly Steve is a very humble royal, and well. We just say Lapkin. Anyway I will let his lord of the lense take the story over. I am just getting confused as to…
Well? At Least I Am Not Alone
Classic Boats, Community/Web
As you may recall several years ago, I did the same thing here in Reedville in Sweet Pea.. I got this from Hamster from a Facebook post from the Lake George Boaters Facebook page. Ugh, Facebook news! And of course everyone has something…
Another Crappy Story From Woody Boater.
Classic Boats, Restorations
We got this fun report in from long time fellow WoodyBoater Tom Gruenauer regarding a new project barn find. I had to wait because of all the amazing perfection coming out of Michigan this past week. Somehow I love the contrast of Toms new…
Howe Marine Drive By Shooting
Classic Boats, Community/Web
I apologize to all the google searching and finding out you land here on Woody Boater and no doubt will be disappointed to find out that we are just a bunch of old boat freaks and all you are going to see is old boats, old people and one…
SHOOT OUT! – Rainy Day People Are The Best People.
Art, Classic Boats
It's no secret, I love me some rainy boat photos. Nothing says passion more than being out on your boat in the rain. Add to that some Michigan chill, and you got a great day for sure. Especially when its over and a warm cup of tea hits the…
More Pre Event Images From The Pre Pre Event In Michigan.
Art, Boat Shows, Classic Boats
Today we finish up the unofficial pre pre event up in the Hessel area. A special thanks to Shannon and Scott for the amazing pics, and a reminder that it's all about the boats, people and friendship. And boathouses, okay and tools, gotta…
A Groggy Morning In Woodyboaterville -Boat Show Hangover
Boat Shows, Classic Boats, Community/Web
A huge standing ovation to all that put together the smaller boat shows around the county. While setting up and getting stuff going for the show, it all seems energizing, and then when its over. It hits. And the usual 4AM wake up your internal…
Reedville Ready At WoodyBoater Global HQ
Boat Shows, Classic Boats
Last night the party here in Reedville VA the party got started. And the welcome reception got underway, about 40 folks showed up to the bar and yummy food provided by the Reedville Fishermen's Museum and some big giant fans, which kept…
The Art Of The Race By “Knot That Jeff Gordon”, Starring Tommy Beatley
Art, Boat Shows, Classic Boats, Restorations, Woody Boaters
We have weeded through over 400 photos and about 35Gigs of footage, and today we are going to show some of the crazy artsy and behind the scenes images from the big Beatley Edwards Reshootout. The race footage is going to take a little time…