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Joe Martel, On eBay?
This could be your chance to meet Joe Martel in person, or not…maybe it’s really a guy with the name Woodbutcher4932…You can almost here his mom and Dad trying to name him….”no honey, I think Jimmy is a nice name…. listen, my fathers name was Woodbutcher4931 and he came from a whole long list of
... Read more.The New Classic Boating Magazine Is Here! Joe Martel Aint Gonna Be Happy!
Waiting in the mailbox for me was my latest issue of classic boating magazine. All wrapped up. It’s the same feeling I used to have when I would see a copy of playboy. Man times have changed. But I suppose either way wood is involved, so all is right in the world… This issue though
... Read more.Lake Dora Update. Joe Martell Fan Club Meets.
Great day. The first Annual Joe Martell Fan Club meets at the Chris Craft tent. All kidding aside. The first gathering of the Chris Craft club made a spontaneous 2 pm meeting, with Chris Smith and other family members. Woody Boater was there to check all the name tags… No Joe Martell as of yet…
... Read more.Woody Boater Of The Month. Joe Martell.
No one has done more to move the Antique & Classic boat community to action more than Joe Martell this month. He has brought a behind the scenes ugly argument in the Antique & Classic boat community to the for front. Joe is the DB Cooper of the Classic Boating world. The mystery of him
... Read more.Who is Joe Martell? Story Breaks Record On Chris Craft Antique Boat Club Boat Buzz.
It all started out as an article in the latest issue of Classic Boating. Preservation vs Restoration Page 24. March – April issue. A very well written article, with lots of knowledgeable information. The story would have stayed in the background like most of these inside baseball stories do except for two tiny things. One,
... Read more.Censorship And Gratuitous Boat Photos.
Yesterdays story regarding the Chris Craft Club evoked some passionate comments. Actually attacks on certain people. BTW, the number one thing that violates our policies. No cursing, or personal attacks. We deleted all the comments regarding that one whopper by “George” BTW, George is not George, he is…… Well Joe Martell. Now, I am loose
... Read more.Today Is The 4,000th Story On WoodyBoater!
As I was preparing a Memorial Day story, I noticed this mile stone, and thought, dang! To think when this all started in October of 2007 that a story a week would be impossible! Folks at the ACBS were asking me what my agenda was. I still don’t know, but I know I love helping
... Read more.The Boat Buzz Un Plugged – The First Of Many To Come!
Wow wow wow! What a fun time. I had to check out to get the boatress early before dinner, but for the record it was a jammed packed day of fun and eye opening moments. And great to see folks that we know online everyday! Jim Evens came in from Detroit and Jim Staib from
... Read more.Breaking News – Don Ploetner Sr. Converts All His Award Winning Boats To Left Hand Drive!
In a stunning move today Don Sr (as he is referred to by fellow Woody Boaters) today issued a request to Katz’s Marina to convert all his boats to left hand drive. Stunning all the Classic Boat hobby. Don Sr had surgery recently to fix a bad Rotator Cuff on his Right Arm.. He has
... Read more.We Did Not Know That Leeroy Jenkins Likes Classic Boats!
Watch this if you don’t know who Leeroy Jenkins is. Note this is a short clip from a group Video game OK, this is now officially gotten out of hand. My pathetic 5 votes for Amanda seem rather insufficient now. Here I was thinking I was so clever using different computers to cast my votes..
... Read more.St Michaels Antique & Classic Boat Show….s
WOW! This show gets better every year. And it’s clear that the St. Michaels show is the Mid Atlantic’s big important show. The Chesapeake Maritime Museum is growing and is a perfect setting for the show. St Michaels is a fantastic town that is also booming while staying true to it’s rich history. They get
... Read more.Big Foots A Woody Boater. But Do They Make Crocs In His Size?
This very rare un-retouched photo was sent to me. The image was taken up near Lake Osoyoos in Southern British Columbia. It’s real and whats more amazing is that apparently, Big Foot, is a classic boater. Who would have thought? In a million years I would have never put him in a classic boat. If
... Read more.Thanksgiving In Woodyboaterville.
Today, not only marks another Thanksgiving, but also our 800th story! Yes there are now over 800 different stories here on Woodyboater.. With over 250,000 hits and an average of 10,000 a month. For a daily journal .. not bad. I am thankful for all the kind words and help along the way. In a
... Read more.Was This The First U22?
OK, its 21 feet, and its from 1936… But all great things are inspired by something at some point. Jay Smith of the Chris Craft Smith’s had this 21 foot utility made for himself. With 2 engines. Why… In case one breaks down. One can only imagine what it must have been like out on
... Read more.Live From The 2009 Lake Geneva Antique & Classic Boat Show.
Sorry for the late story, but we just arrived in Lake Geneva. The groups are out touring the lake and gawking at the large beautiful homes, I am here gawking at the boats coming in and saying hi to pals. All the tents are still coming…Enjoy For some reason I feel a kinship to this
... Read more.Every Boat Has A Story, By Texx.
One of the best things about attending an antique & classic boat show is having the opportunity to see the beautiful boats “Up Close” and if your lucky, get to hear the boat’s story – because it seems like “Every Boat Has a Story.” While attending the 2009 Big Sky ACBS Boat Show on Montana’s
... Read more.Very Rare Photo of Chris Smith Found In Pile Of Postcards.
Chris Smith seen here at the helm, delivering a new Chris Craft to the Martel family at there summer cottage in Naples, Maine. The Martel family is famous for the “Dipsy” candy bars of the early 20’s. Only later was it found that Dipsy candy bars secret ingredient was opium. “We had no idea it
... Read more.Old School Boat School. On The Web, Whats Next? The Amish?
Well, yes, actually the Amish are on the web? Dang! I suppose it was inevitable since they started making those cheap fire places we see on TV 24/7 Well, here ya go. Old School Boat School has gone all web like on us. And what do we have here. Joe Martel? This looks like a
... Read more.Old School Boat School. Repair Your Antique & Classic Boat The Old School Way.
Woody Boater is proud to break the news of a new Antique & Classic Boat school. This new school will be focusing on Antique & Classic Wood runabouts, utilities and hydro’s, said founder Pat Curtin. “We wanted to create a place were people can learn the tricks of the trade from back in the day,
... Read more.Woody Boater Awards Of 2008. The Big Woody!
It’s that time of year were folks talk about all the best stuff of the year. So why not us? So with out further adieu… We present Woody Boaters Big Woody Awards…… Drum role please! Best Website MahoganyBay.netBest Destination. 1000 Islands Clayton in August.Best Classic Boat Show.. Sunnyland, Lake Dora.Woody Babe of The Year. Classic
... Read more.Pardon My Wake Of Words. I Got Somth'n To Say!
I found this decal on the web. Somehow I made a connection. Sometimes while writing this journal I feel like this guy. Racing through the hobby, creating havoc in my wake of rants and comments. For the record. I love it. This hobby needs a place that it can express it’s point of view, good
... Read more.The Mayflower, The Ultimate Woody Boat!
It all started on a woody boat. Wooohhooo! I am thankful for all of your contributions to Woody Boater Journal. From live coverage from ACBS shows throughout the year at every corner of the map to the comments on my spelling. I am even thankful to Joe Martell…. Happy Thanksgiving. Have a great holiday. More
... Read more.Blue States Match Woody Boater States. Coincidence?
If you overlap the election map of blue and red states with the most popular Woody Boater states, it’s a dead match with the Blue States. And yes Wyoming voted red… mmmmm What would have happened if our Pal Joe Martell had run? O’bama owes us a big thanks. Thank god it’s over!
... Read more.One Year For Antique & Classic Boating!
I can not believe it. One year old today. 311 stories. Who would have guessed there would be that much to talk about on a daily basis. Not me for sure. What a year, great shows, tons of new pals, and a deeper understanding of a great passion. I can not thank thank all of
... Read more.The Classic Pope Boat Mobile.
While his Holiness is here clogging traffic and blessing us all here in the DC area.Woody Boater has been hard at work. Doing extensive research in the Vatican archives WoodyBoater has found this exciting and interesting find. This one of a kind Riva Pope Mobilia was uncovered in the Vatican Boat house in Venice. It
... Read more.Just In From Lake Dora. Unbelievable Riva!
4 pm Friday. show stopper. Riva Aquarama 125. Wow wow wow.. What a great show… No Joe Martell sightings…yet!
... Read more.Hey! Were Did Everyone Go?
If you find your self alone, and unable to reach anyone on the phone this week regarding your classic boat, its because we are all in Fla at the big show. Yes even Joe Martell…Woody Boater will attempt to update daily from the show, so you folks in New Mexico, can be there in a
... Read more.The Brat Pack Of Antique & Classic Boating. Restoring, Restoration.
Classic Boating magazine just came out with a very interesting article called Preservation Vs Restoration Page 24 of the March-April Issue. What was interesting was not that I disagreed with many of the points in it. I was surprised though by the shot at the “young experts” the ones that research old black and white
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