Scarlet, Sweet Scarlet. A Sad Farewell.

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It's with a heavy, heavy heart we report the passing of a true and loyal Woody Boater. Miss Scarlet who was always ready for a boat ride and road trip. Scarlet never, NEVER left Jimmy's side. Work, play, eating out. You name it, Scarlet…

SAD BREAKING NEWS – JOE TURCOTTE KILLED IN FATAL CAR WRECK!

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We are very saddened to report the death of a true asset and contributor to our beloved Classic Boat culture. Joe Turcotte of Gar Wood boats was hit from behind in his truck today and killed. I, and others are speechless and still in shock.…

A Sad Farewell To A Fellow Woody Boater – Hank The Plank

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Long time fellow Woody Boater Mike Mayer reports in on some sad news about his Father and best friend. Here is Mikes report. On October 5, 2017 Woodyboaterville lost another great man. Fred aka “Hank the Plank” Mayer had battled leukemia…

Glisenti Fine Wood Boats – True Italian Passion And Craftsmanship!

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As you may recall we were all invited to visit Glisenti Boats by fellow Woody Boaters Davide and Luca Glisenti, and so we did for sure. In what appears to be an entire trip to lake Como and never seeing one Riva. But man oh man, we have…

A Day With Bob Weaver All Crammed Into One Hour!

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Phew, it's Friday and the start of what we hope will be a wonderful 3 day weekend with loved one, or ones if you have two or more boats. It will be hard to beat last weekend for sure. To think that a dumb story about wanting some wicker…

Wilson Wright Brings The Heat All Day Long!

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Ladies and gentleman, here it is, the first report in from Wilson Wright! That's right. The same Wilson Wright who was the back bone of the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club when even a Xerox copy would blow your mind. We here can recall a time…

The New Official Woody Boater Go To Classic Boat!

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I am not sure where to start. So I will start on Friday night.. You may want to get a cup of coffee.. I left the office mid day Friday to head up to Lake Hopatcong to Katz's marina to pick up the new b. 7 hrs later at an average speed of 25…

Chris Craft XK-18 Woody Boater Boat Of The Month

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I know I know, it's not made of wood. But there is a strip of wood like stuff on the dash. So it's in. This thing is stunning. It looks like a 1969 Z/28 made sweet love to a bass boat in the garage. And this came out. It's pure 60's - 70's muscle,…