Ready to go…ish
If you are sniffing around the classic boat universe for a great starter boat. A winter project, a father son thing, hello to this special runabout. It has it all going for … Read more
When Time Stands Still
Yesterday I got several requests for this photo. What the heck? I have shot this same shot 1000 times. And yet yesterdays sparked the most feedback. The only thing I can su… Read more
Art from Montgomery Wards
Oh I know what you are saying with your inside voice. UGH. Tools, old tools. This site is about old BOATS, not tools. Ya. Well. Life is more than old wood boats. There is t… Read more
It’s been a joy to find
As I have been digging around the barn to get her dolled up I have been finding all sorts of stuff, I didn’t know I had. I know, I know. But alot of todays stuff, wo… Read more
Finished Work tops. Somehow I know this isnt a smart idea.
The W word, and we are not even close to last gasping here in VA. Hell I got until November, and with Sweet Pea can go most through the year. … Read more
Oh, it may look like a mess. BUT
We have now, or going to see, what happens when you leave your boat too long. You may be thinking, oh it just turns to dust. Or a weeny roaster. Oh, you might be sad to fi… Read more
Texaco paradise
I am not sure why I think Texaco Marine stuff is so cool. Maybe it’s the design? Or the total commitment by Texaco to be aligned with the Marine industry. I know others did. … Read more
This cleat gets the most abuse. Always some sort of spray.
As you may recall, or not, I had Graves Plating do the chrome on WECATCHEM about three years ago. How has it held up? Mind you I live in an ar… Read more
