Whoohoo, We Got A Us A Whatizit From Wes And Mr Wardsworth?

We got a What Iz It request from longtime Woody Boater and great guy Wes Yandt regarding A pals boat. At first I thought I knew what it was, but of course upon a deeper look, and the red herring outboard, mmmmmmm? I am sure someone of us…

10 Days – Getting Ready For Algonac

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It's hot, muggy, a reminder that Michigan is the place to be. Algonac in a week ish. We are also thrilled to announce that Wayne and George Butler will be joining me and Stinky for the trip. You may not see Wayne but look at your photos…

Different Boats For Different Times Of The Day.

I am a huge proponent of owning multiple boats. One is never just right. There is no one perfect boat. Its not a collector thing, or crazy thing, it makes sense. You have family boats, fun speed boats, race boats, reliable boats, kids safe…

Stinky Wants To Go Back Home!

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Stinky and I went on a morning ride yesterday. Perfect flat water and amazing weather. Anyway we were out there just having a blast, and we had a conversation of sorts. You do know you can talk to your boat. Right. No really. Seriously.…

Geneva Lake Water Safety Patrol Is Out There In Style

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A huge shout out to fellow Woody Boater Sean Slattery. He is one of the Sean Shawns, Shauns. I get anxiety when I see a Shaun Sean, Shawn. But it all goes away when I know the Water Safety Patrol is out there in style. I love this kinda…

Railway Summer Sausage

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As summer begins or starts to be in full swing, Here at Global HQ we are starting to dial in some small details that start to make it a more fun place. Of course the challenge is to not erase her history and rough edges. One of the ways…

Boat Hill National Memorial Gardens At Global HQ

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Over the past week, Wayne Bomb and I have been clearing out some areas and found a bunch of Rudders, LOTS of rudders, props, shafts, and a ton..literally, of odd heavy parts. Of course many see this stuff as junk. I see it as elements of…

1953-1954 Rocket Milkshake

Today we are going to milk the Rocket story a bit more. Why? You have to ask? Anyway, we do have some more cool factoids of the Rockets of 1953-1954, an all time fave of Seth of Katzs Marina and of course Kurt Petry, who has a serious drive…

Barn Find, Time Capsule Rocket, Rocks Our Little Universe.

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Remember Plaidtastic? back in 2017, trying to figure out her original interior? Or questioning Rockets yellow bottoms? Well. Seth Katz's, the Rocket Master has found a time capsule plaid interior Rocket. Yes. As in varnished once. And still…

An ACBS Judging Round Table Has Been Convened.

Got some sort of deep thought or question regarding judging issues for the ACBS. Well, this is gonna be your chance. You can bitch and moan all you want when you loose a show, and it wont mean a thing then, but now. You can be part of change.…

Stinky Makes Mr B Poop!

This past weekend, I got Stinky out for some runs. Sorry about the pun!  Anyway, we went on long rides. And of course. Mr B loves to tag along. But a funny, not ha ha funny but a WTH? funny happens. MR B has to poop the second we stop.…

We Never Ride Alone

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Memorial Day is one of those days that has somehow lost its true meaning. For many its a symbol of the start of summer, taking time off, and enjoying the freedom of the outdoors. Of course, we can do all those things because of the sacrifices…

Did You Know There Is A Woody Boater HQ Laundry Matt?

Okay, maybe more like a Laundry Boatress. Yup, and you thought you had seen it all here on Woody Boater. NOOOOOOOOOOO! I hadnt even imagined such a thing could even exist. And get this. It's Troys stuff! Yes! Our Troy! So how does such a…

The Day Glenna Faye Was Saved By Her Village

To some of our readers you all may recall my lust for one of the nicest boats in our town, if not the Bay. Glenna Faye, a late 1940's round stern Butler Built dead rise. If you are not familiar with her, she has been in service since the…

“Owen” Smith To Make An Appearance At The 100 Year Birthday Celebration In Algonac.

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Algonac and the St Clair area is a living historical hot bed of our culture. Boats like todays feature boat are tucked away and the lifestyle they embody are alive and still going strong. Longtime fellow pal, and Woody Boater Robert Shapton…

Hello Summer Weather – Get Out There

Yesterday we had the good fortune to have a little time off, and its the happy couples last day here in the States, so we got in a late afternoon 85 degree ride. Lots of swimming, and laughing. Looks like its gonna be a scorcher across the…

The Woody Wedding Sausage, Bratwurst?

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The milking of the Woody Wedding is coming to an end. And the Sausage part of any milking is a great way to conclude it all. For those of you new readers, Milking is the term for turning one story into many, and sausage is the collection…

Foggy Days Can Be Good Days

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In keeping with the surfing the current weather theme. As in, finding the silver lining in any weather situation. Today we bring you foggy days. Yesterday was a massive fog day here in Virginia. We have some big time warmth headed our way…

Welcome To Storm Central.

As some of you know we have a Private Event at the Railway, actually today, tonight, and there is this wonderful storm just rotating around the Atlantic. Not really causing huge issues, but very grey skies and high tides. The storm left…

Woody Boating – Latvia Style

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TODAY WE HAVE A GREAT STORY from Fellow Woody Boater Olegs Gladcenko in Riga, Latvia in eastern Europe. Olegs shares his passion for wooden boats, history, boat design, and construction of his own creation. - Texx Hello, Woody Boater…

Why You Should Have Your Boat Judged.

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I know many of you may think I am opposed to boat judging. Nothing could be further than the truth. I think its a critical part of the future of our passion and the history of our boats. Hey, no one likes to be judged, unless you win all…

We Interrupt Judgement Week For A Good Old Fashioned Hail Mary.

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I got the call, your boat is ready, and so I dropped everything, including Judgement week stories and without a plan. Grabbed Mr B.. NOT HAPPY BTW at 3AM and made the 14 hr drive. A day of fighting back sleep, and eating whatever is at the…

Does Your Boat Have A Birth Certificate?

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With many of our boats about to turn 100 years old, they have no doubt lived a very full life, and of course along the way have had little "touches" done that over time become how it always was. The fog of change. Well, there is a very sound…

Keels & Wheels Has An Award No One Wants To Ever Win… And Yet

Fellow Woody Boater Dan Diehl.  Overall best of show Keel and Wheels. 1959 Riva Ariston.  Which is a huge deal..Diehl... And of course one would want to display this proudly. Maybe in the family room? Bed Room? Garage? Storage bin in…

Life In The Fast Past Lane With Kent..O…HELL YA!

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We got some exciting vintage race shots from Kent O. Smith yesterday and thought it might get us all jacked up for the weekend. Hopefully everyone is able to go boating this weekend. Hell, I hope everyone is still capable of getting Jacked…

Thank You Frank For Reminding Us All About Simple Kindness

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Yesterdays Memorial Service for Frank Fife went off without a hitch. Perfect weather, lots of love and laughter, and, well Reedville at her absolute best. The day was very busy up and down Main street with people out and about. Just the…

Bob Murdock Finds A Time Capsule For His Time Capsule. LOOP ALERT!

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We all know Bob Murdock and his adventures in the preservation in HOWE MARINE. A cool historic marina up in the Winter Still area of our universe. Sorry Bob. But one cool thing Bob has is a wonderful location near some amazing time capsules,…

Meet Miss Moonshine – A New Era In Gentleman’s Racers

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Kevin Fiztke has done it again. Yup, he made my old cynical jaw drop. I imagine when I am sitting there with my drool cup, Fiztke designs and builds will mostly be to blame. HOLY CRAP! The guy is amazing and is bringing amazing designs to…

Black Duck Hail Mary To Montana On Some Flyer!

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Okay, Meet Black Duck, clearly one of us. Insane, driven and has an eye for the good stuff. I mean I love Mr Duck, and wish he lived near by, cause you know there are always adventures ahead. Not to mention, the balls to leave at night…

A Real Hug To You All This Easter

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WARNING: First off, todays story might come off sappy and emotional. As I woke up today, I reflected on the past years of sadness and yes joy. But mostly the sadness of isolation. The constant feeling of needing to stay away from other people.…

A Honey Of A Deal At $115,000 – 25 Continental On Ebay

Okay at first you say.. Self.. thats alotta mula for a woody Chris Craft that isnt a Cobra. Yes, you mispell words when you are talking to yourself. So get over that part. But as you look at the images on the listing, you start to process…

It’s Sure Takes A Lot Of Time To Stop Time. Railway Updates For Spring.

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We have been on a full court press this past month prepping the Global HQ for two big events for family and friends. More later on those. Nothing like an event to get stuff organized. All this while boats are starting to need the railway…

Coffee Cups, And Tools

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It's been a crazy week since Lake Dora and have been going full bore at home, work and HQ to get it all ready for summer. The good news is the coffee cups are ready online now. We sold out at Lake Dora way to quick. So I am happy to announce…

Kent Has Some Amazing Looking Sausage

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Yesterday Kent O. Smith sent me some Sausage pics that he took, and wow. The subject on his email was "My Sausage" and of course I wanted to take a look. Now in a normal universe I would never ever ever open up an email with the subject…

The Red Cobra – First In The Water Shots.

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Get out your comments. We have the first in the water photos of the Red Cobra, doing her thing. Amazing folks out on the water and bringing some serious Hemi energy to our little community. To quote someone I overheard. " Wow, Chris Craft…

Grand Craft Now With Some Soul.

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This past week at Lake Dora I was reintroduced to Grand Craft boats from our pal Dave Bortner at Freedom Boat Service. Freedom is now a dealer for Grand Craft, and to be honest, at first I was.. Okay, ya! Hey I am being honest here. Replicas…

Lake O. Dora Kent O. Smith Style.

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And today we have some lake Dora images from Kent O. Smith, I love seeing the same stuff seen through different artists eyes.... eye. Each wonderful in their own right, just a different emotion. And we here get to bask in it all. What a…

Lake Dora Tidbits

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As we weed through thousands of pictures, we have a little bit of teasers here. If you are a facebooker, Much of the show is plastered all over the place. But we had Kent and Steve out there doing there thing, and holy crap do we have some…

Friday Lake Dora Style

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What a jammed packed day. I think I sat down once, maybe twice to cram in a burger. Moved some major merch and met a bunch of folks. On top of all that we had some friends come by and snuck out for a quick cruise up the canal. But without…

The Lake Dora … Reunion.

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As so it begins. 3 years in the waiting, and here we are. Seeing folks is amazing.  In fact this isnt a show its a reunion, and should be called that from now on. It always feels like that, but this time its a special feeling. And shockingly…

Let’s Go! NOW? Or Wait?

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Watching the weather it looks like the east coast in the south..okay known as the Southeast.. Is going to be a Ship show rain fest on Wednesday.  And one thought is to get the hell out of Dodge today and make a hail mary to avoid the hail…

Breaking News. The World is Upside Down.

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The Bengals in the Super Bowl, and now this. The Harrisons are actually towing someone in thats broken down. Yes!!! You read this correctly, they are doing the towing. As in the line is on the stern. I mean the universe has changed and yet…

Playing With Boats. That Felt Good.

Yesterday between runs to the dump and cleaning up around the house and the deck at the house and the railway, I needed to start moving some of the fleet. And a funny thing happened. It felt great. Like real great. I was playing with boats…

Sausage Sunday Before The Last Sunday Before The Dora Show.

Are you ready? I'm not. I never am and the one time I was ready, Covid happened. Other than insane gas prices over 5 bucks a gallon ugh, nothing is stopping me. Just no fuel shortages please. Fuel shortages would be a major bummer. Okay,…

Have Um Uppadah Dey. Lumber Yards. By Gary Visser

My earliest memories of visiting a lumber yard was with my father, driving down the long open bays of lumber stacked and looking for the 2X4’s or whatever was necessary for the task at hand. The “staff” of yard boys would help sort…

Fender Breaking News. So Many Headlines Possible

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There are so many ways to spin this. Troy Goes Wheel Topless To FLA? Troy In Fender Bender In Route to FLA. Troy seen at side of road fighting with his trailer. Troy takes out frustration on his fender. New Woody Boater T shirt gives Troy…

27 Days. We Are So Close. Please No More Surprises.

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In just 27 days we will all be basking in the Florida warmth and hopefully out on our boats. Please, no hurricanes, pandemic variants, or other twists of fate please. I don't think Putins invasion of the Ukraine' should effect us all from…

It Seems Like Years Since We Dora…ed Together

Two years! No .. wait 3 years. WTH? Its been three years since we all have basked in the glory of Dora. 2 events, but when I left last time I thought, I will be back in 365 days, and that was three years ago. over 1000 days ish ago. Hell,…