April 2019 – Classic Boats

As a designer, I always fall for a great design. And from time to time, you can tell when a very talented designer was hired to do even the simplest of projects. I can see with this simple 1958 Evinrude Brochure that this was the case. Its…

What’s The The Sexiest Boat Ever Made?

When it comes down to it all. What is the sexiest classic boat ever made? Now this may require some breakdown of boats and sex appeal. And to be balanced about it all. Are we talking Sexy to men, or women? I know that to many of us readers.…

The Kids Are Alright – A Day With Kevin Fitzke

Art, Classic Boats, Community/Web

A huge thanks to pal and longtime WoodyBoater Rabbit for sending in this wonderful report from Fitzke Paddleboards. Take it away Mr WoodyRabbitBoater! The Kids Are Alright The Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes chapter help its last spring…

Are You Wearing The Right 2019 Colors And Patterns For Your Classic Boat?

Well as the season is about to get roaring into full speed, we thought we may need to have a refresher on propper wardrobe for your boating season. Here is the good news, it hasn't changed in decades for all of us. It's the rest of the…

Marshmallow Fluff Anyone?

This wonderful brochure for the 1942 Sportsman Show in Boston is a great little time capsule of what it was like to be a "guy" right at the start of WWII. It's also a reminder of how deeply embedded our minds are regarding comfort food and…

Ugh, Monday! I Am Not Even Gonna Do A Story Today.

Ugh, despite all the storm drama on the local weather station, we survived with 7 mph of wind. Sunny skies and NO BOATS. What the hell? So I was relegated to yard work, more yard work, and did I mention yard work. The highlite of the weekend…

Happy Easter From Woodyboaterville

Art, Community/Web

We hope you are blessed with fine weather and flat water today. Here in Reedville Virginia we have a wonderful tradition of the Easter Bunny going around town on a wonderful Buyboat called the Elva C. Thanks to the Reedville Fishermens Museum. Got…

Introducing “Swell Time” The New Term Used For The Start Of The Classic Boat Season

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Yesterday we had a fun day naming the opposite of Last Gasp Week, which so well captures the essence of one last breath of boating late in the fall. And now we have a new term. SWELL TIME! Thanks to Dick Dow for the name. He wins a pack…

It’s Friday! Get Out There….To Soon? We Need A Name.

Community/Web

It's that time of year when it kinda looks like a wonderful day on the boat. Or not? or yes, or not. At least thats the way it is here in Virginia. I know up north its clearly less of a grey area. Or maybe its still a grey area. As in grey…

Petot – People For The Ethical Treatment Of Trees! But All Is Not Lost.

Ever think you would feel guilty about owning a Woody Boat? Ya, me neither, until now. Oh, you just wait. Do you even have the courage to read on? That's okay, cause we have a short video trailer that will rock our little world. Now,…

The Word Vintage Has Been Ruined. RANT ALERT

Rant

I love..wait, loved the word Vintage. It used to actually mean something. Technically from a specific time. Like, a 1956 Vintage, or its a wonderful 1965 Vintage wine, etc. And you can also simply communicate an aged item by adding vintage.…

It Takes A Lot Of Nerve To Trailer A Classic Boat.

It's 6 AM and I haven't slept one bit. I am about to head up to Katzs marina for a refresh on WECATCHEM, and to be honest I am sweating bullets. Not sure why? Maybe its that I am hauling a 25 ft Steinway up into New Jersey. If it isn't the…

Time To Explore – Sweet Pea Rides The Rails

Classic Boats, Destinations

One of the magical things about my wonderful town of Reedville is how time just is slower. And nothing is slower than watching your Trawler going up the railway to be painted and looked over. We are so fortunate here to still have a wonderful…

Sausage Sunday – Come Aboard!

My old friend Sausage Sunday. Been raining here in Virginia. I suppose the only good part of all this rain is a nice lush lawn and no more bitching about low lake levels. Even out in California there is water-ish again. So get out there…

What’s Under The Mountain Of Poison Ivy?

Barn Finds

Well, lets just say, if you dig hard enough, no literally dig into dirt, after you cut back poison ivy and god only know what other needle tree stuff was covering this jewel. My son Ham and I were covered head to toe in cloths and gloves,…

Don’t Be A Dicker, Pay The Sticker – Why Spending More On A Classic Boat Part Is A Good Thing!

I was reading a Facebook post from a car group I follow, from some guy complaining about high priced parts and trying to find the same part at a cheaper price. Of course there were over 50 comments, and they were divided. What hit me, was…

1972 21′ Boston Banana Whaler Show Winner On Ebay!

Classic Boats, Community/Web, Uncategorized

I know for many of you Boston Whalers are a major go to boat. Myself included. I LOVE them, and have owned about every cool model made. In a sense they were the family boat, of the day. Many of us had our first real boating experience on…

Taking The River Less Traveled.

Community/Web

I have been blessed throughout my life to be able to enjoy the odd ball fun of owning old cars and old boats. Seems like I am always a little early in my passions to cash out of it all. I was into Porsche's before they exploded on the market, as…

Woohoody Boating – Family Fun!

A huge thanks to Kimberly Marsden for sending in this fun story about using a priceless boat to do what that priceless fun boat was designed to do. Have fun! Take it away Kimberly, today the entire universe of WoodyBoaterville is yours.…

Sweet Pea Gets Dialed In

Well, after a couple days of cleaning, se stinking, and some varnish, Sweet Pea is ready..ish for company. I know this may sound odd, but working on a large boat is actually easier than a small one. Not sure why? Maybe its that you are already…

It’s So Much More Than Just A Boat House Find!

Barn Finds

Yesterday we got some fantastic images and story in from Allen Mackin and Bob Kays who went on a trip to look at a "Boat in a boathouse" A couple hours later she made it back to Katzs Marina where Allen is manager. This is a personal boat…

What’s The Story? Who’s The Story? We Have So May Questions!

Well the weather has been a tad gloomy here so guess what? EBAY BOATING is all I can do. And these three boats popped up from ONE SELLER. Mother of all coolness! I am not sure who this is, but should know. But he, or she owns three of the…

Best Buddies Day

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Yesterday I snuck out of the office and drove home for the weekend. Hey, some weeks are 7 day work weeks and when you get the chance you take it. So I did. And with spring springing up, the Boatress and I grabbed some buddies and headed…

I Bought The Ultimate Party Cruiser. She Needs A Name.

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Well, the cruiser lust got the best of me the other day. And man oh Manischewitz this is the most fun thing I have found on ebay ever. Laugh all you want. No really, laugh, cause this is fun and cool all in the same swig. Looks to me as…

Who Is Bob Speltz? We’re Glad You Asked.

Yesterday we did a fun story regarding the logo change for the Land-O-Lakes Chapter of the ACBS. of course everyone liked it. We are that sort of crowd. But behind the scenes I got emails and texts asking who Bob Speltz is. Well. As my…

The Delicate Art Of Updating A Club Logo When Your Namesake Is An Icon Of The Woody Boating World.