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
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
A huge thanks to Steve Natale for sending us in some Trickle, Trickle…. Yes the wooden boats keep trickling in to Obexer’s Marina here in Lake Tahoe as the Tupperware boats are being relocated. We have a full pool this year as a result of a big winter. The water level is high, we temperatures
It’s Wednesday and the boats are starting to trickle in on Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe show is the Pebble Beach of boat shows, and there is always some jaw dropping magic happening. The other big show on Gull Lake will also be dropping jaws in Minnesota at Bar Harbor, Hessel up in the permafrost,
Today, we look forward to the coming week ahead. I didn’t have the heart to do more Zip Updates. I think I am becoming Lactose Intolerant. Thats what the kids call it, I just think I am farting a lot after drinking too much milk. And yet, seem to be fine after Ice Cream which
Well, okay, if you were trying to get on Woody Boater this AM, there was some sort of crash, not on our end, but in Server land. And thank you for all the notes. Anyway, on top of that. Getting boats to go out and play at Clayton was an issue according to Kent. And
Yesterday was spent learning, and failing how to make a windshield for Zip. We also cleaned out her insides, a bit, and well. Went through some plexi. I do have a 1/4 piece I found at the hardware store. Was used as Covid shield stuff and left over. Perfect size for a full size. But
Well. today on the surface you may think its a repeat of yesterdays story, ohhhh but it isnt. It’s kinda of a conceptual thing, in a small way you can feel the feeling I had yesterday around 10AM. So? What happened? Well, I decided to clear the deck. Not a pun, or metaphor, just clear
Well well, looks like there is a new meaning of the Zip name. Maybe I should restore Nada, and Ziltch. Anyway, yesterday afternoon, I made the Zip name out of some masking tape and one step closer to the big day Sept 7 when we will run her at the same location to mark an
I love purpose designed buildings I cant recall if I have featured this place before. Possibly in a sausage day. But it popped up on ebay and man oh man its cool. If you look closely, even the front door handles are in the shape of a boat. The owner of this went all in.
We all know and love Mr Syd Marsdin, Marsden? Marsdan? One of those is right, I am sure of it. I think. Anyway, Syd has been to every show on the planet eart, from day one..ish, and is slated to go up in Space X to go a boat show on planet Dockalot. A planet
Yesterday was the calm before the work storm, so I had to hammer away at Zipper, or loose momentum. And we all can relate to that. Anyway, I got TimeBomb’s Cover done, and the deck primed and painted. BUT, thankfully I had to strip the paint off which inspired another crazy idea. Do the
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 and the final graphic solution. So here goes! Oh boy, today I
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 a rattle can as well. I mean it’s a rattle can inside the engine,
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 equal amount of humidity. You basecly swim in air as
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 me. I wasn’t hungry and it was
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, and yet, I know this is the
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 getting there, and then there is the entire breathing thing,
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, since I was hyper dyper about it all. Ugh. Anyway, We got Zip
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 all those on board. Take it away Mr Lapkin. NOT The Last Gasp Quote Yet.
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 the 1 Billion dollar one. Maybe a 100K one. Okay, maybe a Scratcher
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 good news is either one a heat relief show.
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 service, I beg you to go out, even if the water
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 the Argentina Category at your local boat show. What?
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 EBAY, we can move on back to the 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 her. Okay, thats the set up. We here are are
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 cylinder engine in great condition with what I think is the
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 like the Dragon
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 and want. We will be also updateing in the Comment
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 case. I did not capture
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 long time ago and
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, so we went old school and used an old match
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 long while. Did I almost have
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. 4 hrs each way, and of course BBQ searching time.
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 now video. Hope you enjoy. I am on
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 woke up, I thought. mmmmm she’s still alseep. Chaos
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 for the smaller boats. Also in the scope of dreaming
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 thought of something that I have been wondering about for quite
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 in the family tradition here when they go to
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 that smile and wave out on the water.
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 couldn’t go. But Mr B sure was ready. He is ALWAYS ready. Two words. “BOAT
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
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 was my iphone, so sorry that some of the images
The July 4th Weekend always seems to be the perfect weekend for all of us in the classic boat community. Warms days, family, and lots of tradition. LOTTTTS of tradition, and isn’t that we are all about here? Varnish, Ice Cream and Wieners. Maybe a burger? Some tater salad, and a crap load of boat
Today we are doing a shout out for Loooooooooooooongtime WoodyBoater Mike Mayer, regarding his true love…. Mike. Oh you know you want to read more. Your fingers just ready to click. And no way I am giving it all away here on the home page, your gonna need to commit to the story. Click Click
I was starting to wonder if in fact there was a show in Algonac this past weekend. I mean the Michigan Gang is lightning quick with the reports and yet. All we got was Greg LEWANDOWSKI … spelled right.. Anyway Greg plugging the Port Huron Show. Thats a Que Greg, have at it. Anyway. We
We got in this fun report from Bill Terry yesterday after shaming folks for not reporting in. Oh boy, I guess Dane Anderson was not looking while at the Bus Stop, cause that sucker backed right up over him! Dane! Dane Dane! Shame Shame Shame…. Here is the note and some images from the show.
This weekend there were a ton of cool boat shows around the country, and yet, no reports in. So? Now what? You can go to Facebook? Maybe The ACBS will do some reports? We did get a video from the Michigan Gang, but its not able to be embedded so you have to go to
