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That’s Really All I Desire. Not A Riva, Not A Railway, Just The Beautiful Work Of Art On My Bow.
Rabbit has a small desire. Okay, lets make Rabbits dream come true. Certainly someone out there in the Woodyboaterville community has one they would part with. After all you would be fulfilling a life long dream. But I ask you this Mr Rabbit. Will you really be content? I mean deeply happy? Or will the
... Read more.Carlo Riva’s Yacht Club
Huge Shout out to Rabbit for this amazing secret spy photos of the Riva Club. Oh, ya, spy stuff. If he was caught taking photos like a tourist he would be locked up in a “camp” in the country side. No really. Thankyou Rabbit for your service and risking your life for these images from
... Read more.“Riva”. The Film, Not The Boat, But It Is A Film About The Boat. Riva Boats.
Today you are going to need to click on a link. I know, I know. That one click could drain you of all your energy for the day. But here is the good news, watching the film.. about 5 minutes will get you all frothed up. So it’s all good. Now, to entice you a
... Read more.E*Trade Goes Riva
Once again the E trade commercials kill it. This time it’s about dogs! And of course living the snooty life on a Riva. The entire series of TV spots are fun as all get out. Here is the commercial. Enjoy
... Read more.Best Overall Of Tahoe Show Goes To A WoodyBoaters Riva! And A Teaser!
Late Live-ish This just in: Fellow Woody Boater Steve Marini’s 1972 Riva Super Ariston, Tramonto, sweeps multiple awards at the 2018 Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance. Reporting in Woody Boater Reporter Steve Natale The freshly restored boat captured from Northwest Classic Boats: Best in Class Best Riva Best Professional Restoration (Dave and Rudy at Northwest Classic
... Read more.There Are Other Boats Other Than Rivas On Lake Como, What?
I know common sense would dictate the fact that there are other boats on Lake Como other than Riva’s. Just like the USA isnt full of cowboys and Indians. But we have been here two days and yet to see one Riva. Which is okay because the entire area is drop dead amazing. So we
... Read more.La Dolce Riva – The Steve’s Are Having Fun Again On…At… Lake Tahoe.
Steve Natale sends in another fun report from Lake Tahoe at this weekends Annual Concourse D’Elegance. Take it away Steves! Regular Woody Boater readers will remember a few weeks back when the two Steves went to Lake Tahoe with Steve Marini’s freshly refinished 1934 Hacker-Craft and ended up having to be towed back to port
... Read more.Carlo Was Fortunate To Have Had Two Riva Boat Lifetimes.
We got this wonderful heartfelt tribute to Carlo Riva last night from Fellow Woody Boater Ron Schultz and the other Tahoe gang and wanted to share some personal feelings about Engineer Carlo Riva! Here is Rons words! Let me tell you about the personal side of Carlo Riva. And how I, or rather we, got
... Read more.A Wonderful Older Riva Video To Remember Carlo Riva By.
The loss of Carlo two days ago will be felt for generations to come. His impact on the boating culture is stead fast and inspiring for all of the boating community. i know that in our small corner of that community we celebrate the history. But Riva is still at it, producing the worlds finest
... Read more.BREAKING NEWS- Carlo Riva Passes Away!
It’s with deep sorrow that we report on the passing of Carlo Riva this morning European Time at 11:15 peacefully in his sleep. No other news is out yet and they are roughly planning a memorial on Thursday. Stay tuned for updates as we get them.
... Read more.Putting Sides On A Riva Super Aquarama At Sierra Boat Company
Thanks to the Sierra Boat Co gang for sending in this cool report on Side Replacement For A Riva, not your average in the barn type of repair. Sierra Boat Co. is one of the leading places in the U.S for you to have your Riva worked on. Sierra Boat has a long history of
... Read more.The Riva Diet – Oh It’s A Thing!
It’s that time of year when we all focus on the guts we have built up over the cold winter. Well, Fellow Woody Boater Mark Setterholm has decided that he needs to drop some Lbs. Oh, wait, not because he wants to be healthy.. See Mark got himself a Bucket List Riva, and well, being
... Read more.Happy Birthday – Buon Compleano Carlo Riva! 95 Today!
One of the giants of the boating world is 95 young years old today. Carlo Riva the master of Riva is still going strong and can brighten up anyone that is around him. So if we can from all over the planet. Wish Carlo a Buon Compleano!
... Read more.Old Loves, New Loves!
DISCLAIMER: I know to some of you this may be blasphemous, doing a story on a CAR on Woody Boater. But one thing I know, is that the gene that we all share here is rather fickle and can wonder around like Mr B chasing a squirrel. I need to say this all first cause
... Read more.Lake Dora, It’s More Than Just A Show – Nine Days
Much like going to Algonac in June, which is not a show, but rather than a pilgrimage, Lake Dora is a celebration, a blessing of the fleet, opening day to the passion. We have many such events throughout the year that are tradition. We love us some traditions in this community. With the ACBS International
... Read more.Laughing All The Time
One of the things I have noticed is in old photos you rarely see people laughing. Heck even smiling. It’s hard to fake a smile, and defiantly a good laugh. I suppose it has something to do with the cameras of the day and time it took to point and shoot. Lets just say there
... Read more.Another Snow Day Here In Woodyboaterville, So I Slept In.
I know to many of you Woody Boater has been going live a little later these days. I am in a different time zone, not only physically, but also spiritually. And just being a blob, and slow walks on the beach like some sort of inspirational poster. So a huge thanks to Sir Lapkin Shoot
... Read more.Last, Last Gasp, Newport Style
A Huge thanks to Bob Kays for saving the week with some variety. A last gasp with his Boatress Denise and a visit with Bjorn, and on a fancy boat. BTW it’s going to be 85 here this weekend in Virginia, so you know what that means! Take it away Sir Bob A-Lot Since Lake
... Read more.A Step Beyond: A Consummate Craftsman Designs His Own
What do you do when you’re a boat builder and restorer of renown? You take it to the next level and learn the art and science of navel architecture to design and build your own masterpiece. Regular readers of Woody Boater already know of Kevin Fitzke, a 40-something Minnesota- based Riva restorer and builder. Kevin
... Read more.Not A Stinky Story!
Thanks to The Earl Of The Eye,Sir Steve Lapkin for saving us all from more Stinky stories. Sorry about the bad pun. Actually really not all that bad of a pun as puns go. I will let Rabbit rate it on a scale of 1-1 out of 10. Anyway here is Sir Steves story. WITH
... Read more.Bjorn Bakken, Yes Our Bjorn Is Officially A Bjigtime Instructor At IYRS School of Technology & Trades in Newport, RI
Back when WoodyBoater started over 15 years ago, Bjorn was also starting his restoration of an amazing Barrel Back. And yes he had a blog that showed the process. WOW. And on top of all that, Bjorn is one of the nicest and most friendly citizens of Woodyboaterville. His work is amazing. Like serious amazing.
... Read more.Now That The HUGE Boat Show Is Over, Here’s A Story About A BIG Boat Show.
A huge thanks to Rabbit, and Dane Anderson for this report from Minnesota. Are you ready, cause you are gonna want to book rooms now. And also just be prepared for the milking. Like imagine Sir Plug Lot with serious professional help. Here goes. Let the Minnetonka Milking begin! Oh and I got to make
... Read more.Shoot Out On Gull Lake.
If you are tuning in to see another report from Sir Steve Lapkin today. Well, you are gonna get more than you bargained for. As in, not just one report, but two. That’s right, today we are gonna try and mash together two reports, and two stories. a a chazillion images. Chazillion is my new
... Read more.“Tomorrow Won’t Come Soon Enough!” Managing Eleventh Hour Minutiae.
And the hits just keep coming from Sir Lapkin of the Gull Lake – And a new word MINUTIAE and even more larger words, so you know I didn’t write it. Take it away Sir. “Tomorrow Won’t Come Soon Enough!” Managing Eleventh Hour Minutiae. By Steve Lapkin Notwithstanding your personal preferences within the veteran boat
... Read more.Fire Damages New Electric Stan-Craft On Lake Tahoe – No One Was Hurt
Thanks Hampster for the report. UPDATE! The Event took place on Friday the 11th and is an Electric Boat – No fire just a lot of smoke. Well, you know what they say? Where? This afternoon the station received a report of a vessel on fire at Homewood Marina. Upon arrival, the station found North
... Read more.Just Another Sunny Day In, On, At Late Tahoe.
Another huge thanks to Steve Natale for keeping us all up to date and allowing me to milk the Tahoe event to Lactose Intolerance level. We don’t have on the water stuff yet, and I am sure will. This has been more of a real time kinda report. Of Course Kent O. Smith Jr is
... Read more.The Tahoe Trickle Becomes A Perlitta Too Pour
Another HUGE thanks to Steve Natale for keeping the reports coming in from Lake Tahoe. We have all sorts of wonderful images, and a wonderful appearance of Perlitta Too. Which has been a Woody Boater Fave for over a decade. Its amazing to see how she has been. I don’t know the judging results but
... Read more.Varnish Dancing, Oh, It’s The Way To Go.
Thanks for all the outboards yesterday, the more we look at the Sea King 14 footer, the more we are thinking that a large 25HP may be to much weight for the boat. Along the way while varnishing the Sea King, a certain rhythm has emerged. A varnish dance of sorts. We are now on
... Read more.Walking The Streets Of Berlin. A Different Sort Of Dock Shot
There is water here, and we are working on that, but yesterday was spent trying to wake up and take a walk. My wrist watch, kept telling me it was a record, but, after some careful reading, it was saying TO record. OH, my spelling and grammar thing is very real. So? There is that.
... Read more.Woohoo! We Got Us A Real Lake Dora Shootout. The LeDonne’s Bring The Heat To Your Morning.
Hands down one of my favorite things to do on Woody Boater. Shootouts. A Shootout is when we see the same subject matter through different artists eyes. Yesterday was Kent O’Dora Smith, and today we have the LeDora’s. Okay, word play there. The LaDonne’s who always bring the heat to any event they are at.
... Read more.Kent d”O”ra Smith Jr Delivers Some More Magic, And A Classic Rant. Oh Ya! We All Love A Good Rant.
Lake Dora 2023 by Kent O. Smith Jr Well there is another show in the books. If you weren’t there, well, you didn’t get to enjoy it like those of us who were there. My first time through the Dora Canal was in 1995. Yeah, I’m that old. I’ve been to the show over the
... Read more.RERUN FROM THE NEW ARCHIVES – The Rumored 3rd Thayer IV.. The Barn Find Of The Decade!
Woody Boater and U22-1460 Thayer IV – October 2010 This story is one of the most important stories in Woody Boater history. And marked the moment Woody Boater became a real thing in the wood boat hobby. Okay, not a thing. But a goofy website that from time to time was interesting. Kinda. Enjoy! The
... Read more.Global HQ Updates. Yea Yea, I Know.
We interrupt yesterdays interruption to get back to the updates at the Railway and possibly a Mr B photo. Get this? I got private comments wanting more Mr B? So, there ya go, different strokes for different folks. We do have more Indian lake stuff. Hell, I could make a Woody Boater office on Indian
... Read more.The Stump Story From Indian Lake, Ohio
This past week we have been learning about Indian Lake in Ohio thanks to Greg Wallace and rest of the Wallace gang. The Ramsey Bros have chimed in with some gold, and one could imagine that the lake is a paradise in the middle of Ohio. Gotta say, it sure feels that way. So how
... Read more.SOLD SOLD SOLD. You May Want To Sit Down On This One.
Okay, first put your coffee varnish down. And swallow it, cause you are gonna spray that Java all over your computer screen when you read these sale prices. Are you ready, I can wait… mmmmm, milk, milk, milk…… Okay, now. WHAT IN THE HELL JUST HAPPENED! WHERE ARE THESE PRICES COMING FROM? I feel like
... Read more.El Lagarto 100th Anniversary Tribute To Warm You Up For Tomorrows Holiday Party
A huge thanks to Kent O.Smith Jr for this wonderful holiday gift and a reminder that WoodyBoater is actually about boats. Ya? I know, who knew? What? No Mr B shots in here? Mmmmm. Perhaps the most iconic Lake George (NY) boat is the infamous “El Lagarto,” the only boat to win three consecutive Gold
... Read more.Todays Disposable Story Is About, Well Who Cares, It Wont Be Up For Long.
I know this looks like its been the longest tease on the planet earth, but change does require changes before it can go live. With a site that has so many little things in its 15 year history, stuff keeps breaking and needs fixing. For example email notifications. Our data center was erased by Feedburner,
... Read more.The Old Lady Needed Some Strong Underwire!
What? Oh just simmer your britches, this is a wood boat site, any old lady is your boat. Okay, so all you goody two shoes can keep reading. Or just look at the pictures. You read Woody Boater for the articles… Right! Got ya.. So here. SO WHY DO THIS? She had formed a
... Read more.The Real Runabouts Show At Lake Minnetonka No One Looked At.
Another huge thanks to Rabbit for sending in this report from Lake Minnetonka. I love these smaller shows that are the true heartbeat of our passion. EXCEPT, No one seems to actually be looking at the boats? mmmm? Take it way Mr Rabbit The Real Runabouts show at Lake Minnetonka How many ACBS chapters put
... Read more.The 13th Gull Lake Classic at the Bar Harbor Supper Club is Today!
Today, the 13th Gull Lake Classic at the Bar Harbor Supper Club in Minnesota is back, and back strong as ever with over 100 classic boats registered for this years big show. Ahead of this years show, on Friday, with perfect weather and calm water they organized a pre-event lunch and boat cruise on Gull
... Read more.Lee And Penny’s Big Win At Pebble Beach, Yes That Pebble Beach
No doubt you have already seen the huge news about fellow Woody Boater Lee Anderson winning Best In Show at Pebble Beach. Yup. The big one. Not the one in Alaska near Duck Point. The real big whopper in California. Well. google this and you will find it plastered all over the universe. BUT! Because
... Read more.The Tahoe Steves Shoot Out Ends With A Mike Drop.
We got a wonderful batch of Lapkin eye candy yesterday. Roar off and other amazing imagery from The Big Lake Tahoe Show. And then Steve Natale went unconventional weaponry and in one simple idea, rounded out the event. I love these shoot outs. We get to see how artists think, and it shows us how
... Read more.Steve Natales Report From Tahoe Just Got Here From Appalachia. Don’t Ask, It’s Complicated.
Looooooong time fellow Woody Boater Steve Natale reports in from Lake Tahoe. Steve BTW has gone on to become a Youtube star in the classic car universe. Links below. Anyway, Steve Natale’s images got here late yesterday, while the other Steve…LAPKIn to just add to the confusion. His story is locked up in a file
... Read more.Wetnesday? I Have A Cool Idea!
Today as a public service we are going to try and use Woody Boater to help you cool off. Here’s how it works. First we got us some fantastic water spray photos from Steve Lapkin, Bob Kays and Kent O.Smith. Thats a huge great start. But will it really physically cool you down? No. So
... Read more.Sierra Boat Company Sells To A Fellow Enthusiast, Phew!
We got this report in from Longtime fellow Woody Boater Herb Hall. Some great news for all Woody Boaters out there..and here..in my chair writing this stuff. Here is the report from Sir Herb himself. Press release, Sierra Boat There have been rumors for the last few years that Sierra Boat had sold. Let’s just
... Read more.Moonlight Bay Always Shines, Even When I Don’t.
First an apology, I had some mental issues yesterday morning. New software, Dog poop that pissed off the Boatress, PDF’s that would not cooperate, and well. SHIP HAPPENS as Lee said. HA, BUT A huge thanks to fellow Woody Boaters Lee Wangstad and Dane Anderson for sending us in this almost poetic report from The
... Read more.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. Like what the hell? He
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