Lesson # 4,586,785,968 When ordering parts. Make sure the part you are ordering is correct. Just because the part fits and make look close does NOT mean its the right part. Almost all Classic &a… Read more
Chris Smith Signs Sylvia!




What a day. Chris Smith, Grandson of Chris Smith the father of Chris Craft, came by and we had a great conversation, he officially christened Sylvia with his touch and signature on the dash. Wha… Read more
The Biggest Woody's


Call The Fire Dept, Today Is The Day To Do The Wiring.
Sorry about the postings being so personal, but for the next week Sylvia is the only thing on my mind. I am eating bad fast food, although last night I was offered Buffalo, dear god is there no anim… Read more
Classic Boats. Or, Organic Boats.
As I am working now full time on my boat to make it ready for the MT Dora show I have come to a big conclusion. No matter how hard I try, the boat will never be perfect. And to that matter, none of them ev… 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 boa… Read more
Matte Finish, The Latest Trend At The Auto Shows, mmmm Were I have Seen That Before?
The latest and coolest in car design, matte finish. 2 years ago the BMW MZ4 coupe was introduced in a matte finish. And now several others have started popping up. The latest and most dramatic is … Read more
Make Your Own Classic Boat History.
With all the hub bub about preservation vs rebuilding I thought, if you are going to rebuild every plank of wood on your boat, why stop there. Rebuild the boats history as well. Here are the simpl… Read more