I am not sure where to start. So I will start on Friday night.. You may want to get a cup of coffee.. I left the office mid day Friday to head up to Lake Hopatcong to Katz’s marina to pick up the n… Read more
Sleeperless In Virginia!
Behind the scenes here at Woody Boater HQ there has been a game of this boat and that boat vying for the grand position of the official Woody Boat… Read more
No Surprises – It Is Possible Folks
On Friday morning I received a call from fellow Woody Boater Don Ayers. It was 7:00 AM and Don was driving east on I-80 from Sacramento towards Auburn, California to spend the day with Rudy at Nor… Read more
The WWII Fighter Pilot Who Returned Home In 1947 For Mom’s Mink
Honolulu, Hawaii 1947 – A year after being discharged from the service, US Navy Fighter Pilot Jim Lundy was still in Hawaii and his family wanted him to come home to the main land. For a you… Read more
A Gar Aluminum Sedan – Can We Help Solve A 60 Year Old Mystery For The Owner?
Jeff & Laurie Knudsen from Holland, Michigan currently own three classic boats. A 1946 Gar Wood 19’6″ Deluxe runabout which is now being restored, a numbers matching brigh… Read more
Chris Craft XK-18 Woody Boater Boat Of The Month
I know I know, it’s not made of wood. But there is a strip of wood like stuff on the dash. So it’s in. This thing is stunning. It looks like a 1969 Z/28 made sweet love to a bass boat in the … Read more
1996 Riva Aquarama Special Headlines Rare Wooden Boats Offered At Mecum Kissimee Auction
MARENGO, Ill. – After several noteworthy vintage wooden boat sales in 2010, Mecum Auctions continues its successful foray into the classic boat industry by giving collectors a chanc… Read more