Tuesday, June 28, 2011

“Perlita Too” Is Back In The Water After 33 Years! – Sleepless In Seattle For A Few More Weeks

“Perlita Too” is a BARN FIND RIVA, she was the first Riva ever to arrive in the US; sold to Hollywood producer Roland Reed (standing in the boat ~ above image), ready for her first vo… Read more

Monday, May 23, 2011

Century Palomino Travels Around The World In 215 Days.

Phils Perfect Palomino!

Many of you know fellow Woody Boater Phil Andrews from New Zealand. Phil is a regular here and a pal for sure. Phil is a big Century guy. He has some nice boats down there on … Read more

Monday, May 16, 2011

Tiffany Cockrell- The Richest Man I Know.

Thats Tiffany in the center, seated, surrounded by just part of his family in the boat yard of Tiffany Yachts.

This story has taken be 5 days to write. As you know, I can usually write a story on my i… Read more

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Phil Said – “That’s As Close As I Want To Get… The Plastic Bucket Saved It”

For fellow Woody Boater’s Phil Jones and Tony Gowen, Thursday started out as a normal day of classic boating, cruising around on Lake Hartwell, SC prior to the start of the 2011 Lake Hart… Read more

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The 1954 Century Imperial Sportsman – For Those Who Want To Be Different

The Century Boat Company was always known for their original, creative and sometimes aggressive advertising. Century’s advertisement for the 1954 Imperial Sportsman started out b… Read more

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Wicked Wahine, Designed For Western Waters – “Were Not In Ohio Anymore, Toto”

In 2007 fellow Woody Boater Dave Anderson was searching locally for a classic 1950’s style Lyman to restore, which can be a challenge if you live in Southern California. Dave, a life lon… Read more