Today we are rerunning a story from 2012 in Algonac when we made the annual run to the Old Club as a reminder of how special it is to the classic boat community. Note that there are 16 comments from then, and yes Greg is there at 6:25 AM —-the internet remembers it all Greg
Today as a special tribute to the one and only Raquel, we are re issuing her classic story, and all the comments, sorry , the comments are funny and part of the story, so happy scrolling. And feel free to add to it all. And a huge thanks to Texx for the original story. We
By now most regular viewers here at Woody Boater know that the Gull Lake Classic at Bar Harbor in Minnesota has a reputation of serving up a 5-Star classic boat show at one of the best venues in the country. And once again, John Allen and his crew not only lived up to that amazing
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
TODAY WE HAVE A GREAT STORY from Fellow Woody Boater Olegs Gladcenko in Riga, Latvia in eastern Europe. Olegs shares his passion for wooden boats, history, boat design, and construction of his own creation. – Texx Hello, Woody Boater community. I went to your site to look at beautiful boats and be inspired by the
WELCOME TO PART 2 OF THE ANNUAL GULL LAKE CLASSIC at BAR HARBOR SUPPER CLUB show in Minnesota, presented by the Land O’Lakes Classic Boat Club. Today’s show report, with photos by fellow Woody Boater Dane Anderson, starts off with a BANG with some action shots of “Baby Horace III” a one-of-a-kind 1923 24′ Sweepstakes
THE ANNUAL GULL LAKE CLASSIC at BAR HARBOR SUPPER CLUB show in Minnesota, presented by the Land O’Lakes Classic Boat Club, never disappoints. A wonderful and diverse collection of antique & classic boats, some dating back to the 1920s, right up to the 1970s, from 33 footers to 15 footers (and everything in between) they’re
THE 2021 MINNESOTA CLASSIC BOATING SEASON KICKS OFF at the historic Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar in Crosslake, MN. The event, which is officially named the 2021 Whitefish Chain Classic Boat Show was held on Saturday, with a sold out entry list of over 60 classic boats. And thankfully for us, Bill Terry (event
WHEN WE VISITED the impressive Mikkelson Collection Museum in Willmar, Minnesota back in 2010 (after the well documented Warner Auction), for me one boat always stood out from rest of the huge collection of Larson boats. That boat was a very original, mint condition 1955 Larson 18′ Cabin Outboard Special powered by twin 25HP Johnson
THis “Splash Back Story” is for “Tim” in yesterdays comment section. Keep the jabs coming Tim, we got answers for them all! HA Here is the story on ‘DORK” from 2011! I remember the very first time I saw “Dork” at the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance many years ago. And at the time, I have
By the late 1960’s and early 1970’s the fiberglass boat business was growing quickly and the modern designs were beginning to take shape for both Chris-Craft and Century. The muscle car era was peaking in terms of popularity and horsepower, and the boat builders were also focused on performance with the availablity of big V-8
THE GULL LAKE CLASSIC BOAT SHOW IN MINNESOTA always brings out some of the finest and most unique classic boats in the country – and this year that trend continued in spades. Fellow Woody Boater John Allen and his team at the Bar Harbor Supper Club work hard to present the world of classic boating
FELLOW WOODY BOATERS BRIAN FOGARTY AND HIS DAD MIKE had every vantage point covered (even from the sky) at the Indian Lake Ohio Chapter show – held recently at Russell’s Point Harbor. And fortunately for us, they shared their story here today. By the way, you can click on the images to enlarge them. –
STAYING WITH YESTERDAY’S THEME from the Toronto ACBS Spring Shop Tour, we thought it would be fun to share a recent episode of PowerBoat Television here for your Sunday morning viewing pleasure. Grab a coffee and a some French toast, and enjoy the 20 minute episode. Produced in Canada, PowerBoat Television has been North America’s
WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE ANNUAL TORONTO ACBS SPRING SHOP TOUR REPORT from contributors Chris & Julie Bullen. This gives us a glimpse into a number of top boat restoration shops in Muskoka region which is rich with rare wooden boats. Always an amazing tour, so let’s get started. (By the way, today you
The Bob Speltz Legacy Lives On At The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum Story by Dave Bortner Photos by Jim Arneson & Dane Anderson A couple of things Tom Juul said today in his BSLOL (Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes) Winter Workshop tech session at the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum really resonated with me. One, to those of
HERE AT WOODY BOATER WE ARE ALWAYS AMAZED by the connections so many wooden boats have to their past owners over the years, and throughout the life of the boat. Wooden boats have a certain DNA or history that is often respected, maintained, documented and carried forward by the current owner – to hopefully be
TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CHANGE THINGS UP with a great story written by C.E. Lodge, highlighting a historic wooden race boat named DIXIE BABY. The 95 year-old boats original design, impressive racing history, recent restoration, and country wide 2016 debut is remarkable. And the best part, you may even get a chance to see
THE ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT HOBBY IS ALIVE AND WELL IN NEW ZEALAND, and here at Woody Boater we always look forward to the receiving the report from their annual summer boat show at Lake Rotoiti. On Monday we featured a few live-ish shots from the show courtesy of fellow Woody Boater Philip Andrew –
OVER THE YEARS, many of us have been involved in chasing down a sketchy lead, with the hope of maybe finding an old wooden boat. Usually those leads take us down rural roads well off the beaten path, searching through barn yards or at a lake sniffing around in a musty old boat house with
TODAY WE ARE TRAVELING OUT TO SEATTLE, WASHINGTON with contributor Ron Stevenson for a Live-ish report from the big Seattle Winter Boat Show. The passion, ongoing dedication and endless energy that the members of the Pacific Northwest ACBS Chapter have for the hobby is remarkable – a key ingredient to the success of the ACBS
WELL, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN – when most waterways are bit too cold for any serious classic boating adventures, and many enthusiasts are starting to get excited about visiting Florida in March for the annual Sunnyland boat show. And those hardy folks from Minnesota and the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes (BSLOL) Chapter have finally
WHENEVER WE RECEIVE A STORY from our good friend and fellow Woody Boater Dave Anderson (AKA ASAP Dave) – two things happen; 1. The subject boat is unusual, with an interesting history. 2. The boat will be beautiful when it hits the water. STORAGE WARS (Woody Boater Style) Story by Dave (ASAP Dave) Anderson &
TODAY ON WOODY BOATER WE ARE TIPPING OUR CAPS to our friend Kerry Price. Kerry is a true gentleman and I am proud to call him my friend. One of the many highlights of the Woods and Water 2015 pre-events last September was to once again spend some time with Kerry – and to finally
ALTHOUGH IT’S BEEN JUST OVER THREE WEEKS since the big boat show at Gull Lake, Minnesota, folks that attended the Woods and Water 2015 events are still talking about how great it was. We hear comments like “One of the best ever.” A testament to the hard working team of volunteers from the Bob Speltz
TODAY WE ARE HEADING DOWN SOUTH TO THE TENNESSEE RIVER with contributor Allen Papendick (his official Woody Boater code name / handle is “Wylie”) for the 24th annual Pickwick Landing Rendezvous – presented by the Dixieland ACBS Chapter. While classic boaters in some parts of the country are hauling out their boats and sticking them
We are sad to report that our friend Bill Baldwin passed away yesterday in Dallas, Texas. Bill’s lifetime of contributions to the antique & classic boating hobby go well beyond his award winning work as Managing Editor of the Brass Bell – the official publication of the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club. Bill touched everyone he
WE WERE OVERDUE FOR A STORY ABOUT A CLASSIC WHIRLWIND BOAT and then suddenly, this great story from fellow Woody Boater Scott Gosert came in over the wireless. Perfect timimg… Here at Woody Boater we love to learn about these great wooden boats (or any classic boats) being rescued from fields and barns around the
THE SUBJECT OF REPRODUCTION OR REPLICA WOODEN BOATS always generates a lively debate among classic boating enthusiasts. Almost everyone has an opinion about reproduction boats, depending on their view of the hobby. One of our jobs here at Woody Boater is to keep you, our viewers, up to date on the trends & advancements in
TODAY WE HAVE TWO GREAT LIVE-ISH REPORTS to remind us that the weather on the west coast was perfect for classic boating this weekend. The two farm-fresh reports came in from fellow Woody Boater Ron Stevenson (reporting in from the Mahogany & Merlot show on Lake Chelan, Washington) and fellow Woody Boater Hamster (reporting in
THIS WEEKEND, WHILE MANY EAST COAST BOATERS ARE BATTENING DOWN THE HATCHES the nice folks from the SoCal Chapter ACBS will be basking in the sunshine on the Pacific Ocean. From AccuWeather.com – Flooding from Hurricane Joaquin will impact areas from South Carolina to Massachusetts even though the hurricane is unlikely to make landfall in
TODAY WE ARE FEATURING THE WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHY OF BRAD THORNBERG who was on hand for the Woods and Water 2015 show at Gull Lake. Brad attended the show with C. Ben Thuringer – Vice President and Lodge Manager of Madden’s on Gull Lake, the host hotel for the week-long event. Together Brad and Ben give
LAST NIGHT WE RECEIVED THE FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS from the 2015 Woods and Water show at Bar Barbor on Gull Lake, Minnesota. It’s a BIG list for a BIG show! – Texx ACBS Awards presented at the 2015 Awards Banquet Appreciation Plaques: Cynthia McMillen, Dennis Ryan, Dick Sherwood, and Dick Winn for service
When Jimmy & I first arrived at Gull Lake, we had the pleasure of spending some quality time with host and Bar Harbor owner John Allen. During that conversation John said (and I quote:) “We’re Minnesotans, Hospitality is in our DNA.” Then as the Woods and Water events continued, it seemed like every time we
Live from Woods and Water 2015 at Gull Lake, Minnesota – News about the award winners for this year is coming in from the big ACBS International Awards Banquet at Maddens Resort. We were not able to be there in person but have a reporter on standby at Maddens Resort. The Bob Speltz “Spirit of
REPORTING LIVE FROM THE BAR HARBOR SUPPER CLUB at Gull Lake, Minnesota – the 2015 Woods and Water Boat Show is now under way! It absolutely jam-packed with classic boats from around the country. Stay tuned for more daily updates from Bar Harbor. Texx ______________
DATELINE THURSDAY – 2015 WOODS AND WATER AT GULL LAKE, MINNESOTA: The day started out slow due to drizzle in the morning, that was suppose to end but didn’t. Over 100 people travelled to the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria for a tour of the amazing museum and were treated to guest speakers Tony
THREE RARE CHRIS-CRAFT 25′ SPORTSMANS will be on hand for the Woods and Water show this weekend in Minnesota. Three of the original six produced by Chris-Craft at the plant in Holland, Michigan – and finished in the Algonac plant. This is a great story – Texx The “Special Sportsman” of 1949 Story & Photos
Breaking News out of Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport! Under threatening skies – Woody Boater publisher Matt Smith arrives in Minnesota for the 2015 Woods and Water Boat Show. If the poor weather continues, we will be buying him a ticket on the next plane out so we can get our perfect fall weather
ANOTHER DAY OF PREMIUM FALL WEATHER for Day 2 of the 2015 Woods and Water pre-events on Tuesday. We have talked about the wide range and diversity of classic boats that are pre-registered for the events this week, but as we get around and meet the participants, we are excited to see people from all
I REMEMBER BEING AT LAKE DORA, FLORIDA IN MARCH 2013 during the Sunnyland Boat Festival when we announced live on Woody Boater that the 2015 ACBS International Meetings and Show would be held at Bar Harbor on Gull Lake in Minnesota. It was BIG news for the hobby. After more than thirty months of extensive
JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE HAVING A SPIRITED DISCUSSION HERE ON WOODY BOATER about classic boat shows and, what some people feel, is the need for more “Dynamic” events… And then we received the following Live-ish Report from fellow Woody Boaters Chris & Julie Bullen who were part of the action at Lake George. The timing
TODAY IN PART 2.2 OF OUR STORY ON THE HISTORY AND OUTSTANDING RESTORATION OF EVANGELINE – Brian Robinson reflects on her early racing days when the special order 1924 33′ Hacker was owned by Mr. Henry Ford. Then the final Liberty engine installation, water test and successful debut at the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance last
THE STORY OF “EVANGELINE” – HER HISTORY AND REMARKABLE RESTORATION is now complete (for now). Here at Woody Boater we are privileged to be the news organization to share this story with our viewers, thanks to our friends Tim & Brian Robinson – the father and son restoration team from Robinson Restoration in Fallbrook, California.
THE 2015 WOODS & WATER EVENT IS LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY and the Planning Committee from the Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes Chapter is working very hard behind the scenes, to ensure every aspect of the week-long event will be a memorable experience in Minnesota Lake Country. Today we can announce that the artwork is now
ON DECEMBER 29, 1961 F.L. McCUNE FROM MINNEAPOLIS, MN purchased a brand-new Carver 18-foot Lapstrake Commuter from the family business – McCune Outboard Marine Co. in Denver, Colorado. It came with a 75HP Johnson outboard and a Tee Nee trailer. According to the original Bill of Sale, the package cost: – 75HP Johnson Outboard Motor
IN WORKSHOPS AND BOATHOUSES AROUND THE COUNTRY, boat owners and restorers are making final tweaks and adjustments to their classic boats in preparation for the big 2015 Woods and Water events – being held later this month at Gull Lake, Minnesota. And as we all know, regardless of size, engine type or age – one
