Super Final Zipper Art, And Time Bomb Gets A Coat Of Rattle Can

First off, thankyou for participating in the great zipper  zipity zip milking. STAY TUNED, we have a Syd Text Message Boat Show report, so we will be getting back to whatever normal is. But many seem to enjoy the process of lettering, naming…
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Sweating The Details

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If you were following the comments yesterday, we were working out a zipper design for zip. I was of course sweating like a French Whore In Church..  The Boatress's favorite say'n.. Anyway. I was, and cleaning up the Mercury Outboard with…
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Some Hot Summer Sausage And A Vote

First off, Sorry, hot does not refer to babes or anything attractive. Or is it related to anyway Spicy hot. Its a pure clean reference to Heat! Not pressure heat, or the cops, or any other metaphor. I am talking 100 degree heat, with an…
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We Got Us A Heat Wave. Be Careful Out There

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Yesterday I was at the Global HQ which may be called The Galactic HQ, cause I may need to find another planet to cool down. Anywho, I was not really doing all that much, the heat, humidity was like working in a thick broth. And then it hit…
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Fresh Paint On Zip. Embrace The Life She So Well Lived.

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Its one thing to strip all her paint off, and another to lay on some nice flat primer. But oooffffff. Nothing brings out a life well spent than a fresh coat of paint. And Semi gloss to boot. Boat! There is a certain desire to repair it all,…
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Barbie? Oppenheimer? Or July Sunset?

For me the real summer blockbuster is a simple spontaneous sunset boat ride. Nothing on the planet earth can beat it. Maybe there is some place in the universe that does it better, But I am sure there are all sorts of issues related with…
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Doing The Zip Flip, Git’n Ready For Her Debut.

At this years Reedville Antique & Classic boat show, the railway will be full, and hosting the reception on Friday. Hopefully this year I will be able to attend. last year I was blessed with Covid, which of course was  rather ironic,…
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NOT The Last Gasp Quote Yet. By Steve Lapkin

We got this wonderful note from Mr Lapkin, photographer extraordinaire, regarding my observation on The last Gasp! I love starting the week with some amazing photos of classic boats dancing and doing what they do best. Bringing a smile to…
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Runaway Boat Wrecks Havoc At Glebe Point Races.

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We found this cool front page story in the Northumberland News the other day. YUP!  Runaway Boat Wrecks Havoc.... Have you connected the dots yet? It's okay,  but for me, this might as well have been a winning lottery ticket. Okay not…
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Post Your Poster Day – You Know What To Do!

This is the time of year where boat shows are all clustered into one big mash up of Varnish, Ice Cream and the eventual tow in. And of course the August Tahoe, and Clayton thing. Without a doubt the two whoppers of the summer. The other…
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It’s Friday, And Not To Be Depressing, But You Have About 10 More Fridays Before The Unspeakable LAST GASP!.

Funny thing. NOT funny ha ha, but funny depressing funny. Time sure flies when you get older. I recall Summers being for ever. Until those cruel Back To School Sales. Thats really the first sign of hell freezing over. So today as a Public…
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Remember That Cool Race Boat From Argentina , Don’t Cry For John From Virginia.

For looongtime Readers, we featured this boat in a goofy story and John Rothert bought it and has had it for years. last week, John donated it to the Reedville Fishermans Museum, and now you have a chance to have some fun, and for sure take…
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Nautolex White Vinyl Boat Flooring On Ebay!

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We interrupt our normally scheduled abuse of the english language, and sophomoric humor to make you aware of some White Vinyl Flooring for sale on ebay.  Ya, you may not have a boat that is in need of this stuff. So after this LINK HERE ON…
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Remember That Song By Eric Clapton, Layla?

You may or may not know the story behind one of Eric Clapton's most iconic songs, Layla. And of course I will butcher that story, but basically, Layla was George Harrisons Wife, and well, Layla was not her name, but the song was all about…
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South African Runabout Teaser To Torture You Some More

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Fellow Woody Boater Cameron Searle from South Africa was contacted about this boat. Looks like an early 17 Runabout. And is looking for any more info on it. No Hull card yet, but thats easy. What the fellow knows is It’s the original 6…
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Itza Sport-Jet 450, Okay, Whatizit?

I was hanging out at a pals place the other day and this was on the wall. WT...H..F..IZIT? I mean I know its a Jet Drive Outboard, but? And it doesnt work. And of course now we want to try and get it to work. Why? I have no idea. I suppose…
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AUCTION, AUCTION, AUCTION! The Vintage Boat & Car Auction Up In New Hampshire! TODAY! UPDATES IN COMMENT SECTION

Fellow Woody Boater Gary Michael from New Hampshire sent in this reminder that the big Auction benefitting the Museum up there In New Hampshire is this Saturday, as in today  just click HERE, or read on as I make fun of the stuff I found…
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Attack Of The Killer Bimini Top

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Okay, okay, this has taken me a day to come to grips with how funny this could be. And yet, maybe in a way, this story could help another. And yes, I am laughing now, since its both stupid and litterley a slap in the face. Or lip in this…
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They Are Still Right Here Under Your Nose

Yesterday I went on a short ride to see a guy about his boat he just got. He had found it in a garage right down the street from me here. WHAT? The Chris Craft had spent most of its life on the Severn River in Maryland, but moved here a…
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Proof That The Sequel Is Always Worse Than The Original

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Yesterdays story still has me cracking up, and shockingly I am not reporting from the Burn Unit. We were able for a brief attempt to get her started again. We did figure out how to open the points again, but couldn't find a feeler gauge,…
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Vintage Outboard Camp On Beautiful Lake Gonnablowyouup

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Yesterday started out as a bit of a bummer. Lots of work calls. But later in the day, Peale called and wanted to try and get the Sea King started. Well.. That created a small party at HQ, and man oh man, I haven't laughed that hard in a…
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Hail Mary Run For The Sea King

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Last week, Loooooooong time fellow Woody Boater John emailed me with a perfect 12hp Sea King he had found in North Carolina. HELL YA! ROAD TRIP. And so it goes. A Classic spontaneous road trip to with Wayne Bomb, and Peale to pick it up.…
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Thank You July, And We Just Got Started

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It seems every July there is some sort of Woody Day here in Reedville. It's never planned. It just happens. Great Minds I suppose. And this past Friday was one of those days. Bam, like magic. So I tried to capture it in photos, and of course…
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Wayne Bomb to the Reputation Rescue

Sorry about the late story today, but we were on a Reputation Rescue mission at 6ishAM. So, The Boatress was going to a great local Cobia Fishing Tournament. The boatress LOOOVES to fish. And was all set on a boat at 5AM.. At 5:45 when I…
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Meanwhile Back At HQ, Bold Plans

My friend Blaine here in Reedville sent me these drone shots of the Railway the other day, and of course I couldn't just leave them alone. So with a little photoshop magic I decided maybe a cool addition would make life a little more fun…
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The Question That’s Generations Old. Can We Answer It Today And End This Madness.

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We got this fun note from fellow Woody Boater Gedd Oh god.. hold on.. I am gonna butcher this one bad.. Wait, copy and paste! Oh hell ya..Schweikert take it away Gedd. As I was reading the story this morning about “Mike” I again…
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The Woody Boater Annual Lily Update. Are We All Really That Old?

If you are a real longtime Woody Boater you no doubt know about Lily. We have grown up with her here, with Chad's family  and from the start, over 15 years ago. Chad restored a wonderful 18 Sportsman and we have been lucky enough to participate…
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Happy Birthday Folks

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With all the divisiveness abound, especially on the news, which uses it to drive ratings, and us all nuts. It might be a great moment to reflect on the good of us all. The good of the folks that volunteer to make our lives better. The folks…
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Just One More Sunset Ride? Can We Ever Get Enough?

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Sunset rides! There is nothing in the universe more relaxing and brain clearing, than a short Sunset ride. Just rumbling along, enjoying the changing light, family and best friends. The Boatress was dealing with three deals at once, so she…
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A Car Free Day, A Parade, And Lot’s Of Fun, And It’s Not Even The 4th Yet

Today is kinda a Sausage day of sorts. Lots of stuff happened, and it was a full day of Woodyboaterness for sure. The best part of it all though clearly was family and friends and fun. AND NO CAR! Just boat'n …
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They’re Jumping In July – More WoodyBoating Fun

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Every now and then magic happens, and it can be the one ride that defines the entire summer. This might have been that magic ride. Flat water, mid 70's, no wind, family, friends and some fun party crashers to entertain us all. All I had…
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