Today, We Feature A Sander. Yes, A Sander.

I am not sure how I came across this, but here it is. I must have known it was cool, just as a design piece, but the more digging I did, it kinda is a thing. Like super collectable. I guess it looks like a car, so thats the deal, as a display…
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Is This WECATCHEM?

I know we showed this post card a while back, and I decided to go all CSI on the thing. And I think, like 80% sure, which is not really sure, that this is WECATCHEM. Not that it matters, and maybe I am just wanting to believe it. But there is…
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Lil’ Earl

Mearl and Earl Johnson found a tiny outboard motor sitting all alone on the dock. "He needs a home," said Mearl. So they took him home. They named him Lil Earl. Lil Earl didn't sleep in a garage. He slept on a little stand Every…
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Little Late Sausage Day

Its sausage day, sorry for the late start, work got in the way, today I have some tid bits that could have been stories    
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Lily Day 2026, My Favorite Woody Boater Tradition

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There is a tradition here in Woodyboaterville that goes back over a decade, Lily Day! If you are a regular reader, you have watched Lily grow up, and it is one of my favorite story lines here. Chad restored this 18 Sportsman…
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When A Gentleman’s Racer Visits A Pontoon Lake.

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A huge thanks to longtime fellow Woodyboater Rabbit for sending in this great story. One word. Dang! Okay, Rabbit wrote more words... I met the super talented (and young!) boatbuilder Kevin Fitzke through our ACBS chapter, the Land-o-Lakes…
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What To Do With The Stuff. Ritche Compass

One of the joys of owning the railway is that folks drop off stuff. Like a lot of stuff. Cool stuff, but honestly I dont know what to do with a lot of it, so some of it sits while I wait for inspiration. NOTHING goes to waste. Lots…
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I Always Wanted One

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One of the cliche's I am accused of by the Boatress, is when I find something cool that I want, I say, I always wanted one. The thing that confuses her, is how come I have so many things I have always wanted? I understand her, but that doesnt…
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Fifty Shades Of Blue

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Okay, more like 4, but that doesn't make a good headline. The other day on Facebook, I purchased two cans of New Old Stock Chris Craft Engine blue. Sorry Rob, I out bid him. And yes I paid a lot, but I have bigger plans. The biggest being…
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Late Live-ish From St Michael’s

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A HUGE thanks to Holly Weber for sending us all in some of her amazing photos of this years St Michael's Show in..well St Michael's Maryland. The show is located at the Chesapeake Bay Museum, which in its self is a show. So it's kinda a…
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Thank God I Followed My Gut

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Many of you may recall my hunt for the hull number on B, or maybe not. Basically I couldn't find the hull number anyplace, and that was driving me nuts. Okay, more nuts than I normally am. Anyway, there were some records at Katzs Marina for…
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I Am Guilty Of Being Secretly Bored.

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I am not sure whats happening. But the cold hard truth is that I have yet to put any of the Woody boats in the water. Oh, I tried to get B in there, but she wouldn't start, the 6 volt battery just didn't have the umph to get her over the fuel…
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Remotely Work’n, Oh It’s Now A Real Hit Song-ish

A huge thanks to the hottest country music star in Woodyboaterville, Bot Horsley. Bot's roots go way way way back to his time living on a dirt farm in Alabama. Sadly the farm was near the water so it was mostly mud. But Bot kept dream'n…
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Homeward Bound, With Color In Mind.

Today we are on the road home, thankyou for putting up with the late morning stories and randomness of it all. Yesterday I finished my painting, but there is more to do. These old houses are like old boats. Exactly like old boats. and depending…
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Bringing A New Life Into An Old Friend

Well, this is embarrassing, I forgot that I did this video after Dora, and well, I suppose thats the way life is now. But to make a theme of it all, I am bringing the video back to life, and some of the still photos from back in the day.…
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Even On A Break, Projects Find Me.

My week in NOLA is coming to an end, I feel like a tick that found an artery, and been painting the house here while the kids are away in Ireland. WAIT? I suppose this should be in me in Ireland, and them painting the house. BUT, it my sick…
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More Than A Museum, An Experience.

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I made it, after years of wanting to go, I went to the WW2 Museum in New Orleans. First off, this could be a two days, not two hours. But, it's how I process things. When I go to boat shows I do a once over and then go deep. Like really…
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Sausage Jazz

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New Orleans has inspired me to try a little something new. Sausage Day, but with no real plan. Not that anything is planned here. But I have this collection of images over the past week, and thought they would make some sausage out of them.…
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I’d Rather Be Remotely Workin’ Than Workin’ Remotely.

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Help, I have eat'n too much and I can't get up. Dang, I had some gooooood Thai food yesterday and Double Dog DANG! I have forgotten what flavor can be and how much fun it is to go out and eat. But today I am tied.. get it, tied, Thai...…
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Meanwhile Up At Howe Marine, The Universe Is Staying In Ballence.

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While the Mecum auction is a purge of sorts and flooding the market with rare, now not so rare stuff, Bob Murdock up at Howe Marine is making sure the classic boat world is staying in balance so it doesn't wobble off into the black hole…
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The Big Auction Good For You, But?

If you are following the big auction taking place up in New Jersey through Mecum real time auctions, you no doubt are seeing something you like. And yes, like any auction, the prices right now are insane low. Like WTF low, as in no bids…
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A Walk Around The Block

Each day, twice a day, we walk the dogs, or more accurately, they walk us. Murphy, who is 11 knows the route and where she is down to where the cats are, mean dogs, good sniffing area. Our job is to be there and clean up any poop. Yes, my…
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No I Am Not Dead, Slow Morning In Woodyboaterville

Well that could be one of the most relaxing nights sleep in years. Not sure what I did right, but dang! And sorry about the late start for some, we are one hour later than normal. New Orleans time. It's been 90 here and actually not all…
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Engine Decals For The Whaler

I am gonna get kinda deep here so you may want to get your boots out. I am having an internal debate, as one does. But I have a blank engine cover, and have several options. Leave it blank, factory correct decals, or a design of my choosing.…
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What Every Boat Shop Needs – A Stripper Pole

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Well, its cold and rainy and I had time off, but no boating, and the railway is clean, what can I do with my hands? A STRIPPER POLE will help. What? You pervs, I literally mean a stripper pole. Or a pole with strippers on it, which actually…
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What’s More Valuable? The Cleat? Or The Paper?

I found these on ebay, and yes they are still there. I have not bought them, and right before I was about to, I thought to myself. mmmmmm, I have about 30 cleats sitting in a bin. Do I really need a set of NOS cleats? Or is it the paper…
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Rib Sided Whaler Vs Smooth Side. Or Dick Fisher Vs Bob Dougherty.

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So what is it about the rib-sided 21 Outrage that makes some people think it’s ugly as sin, while others see it as absolute perfection?  Me included. The rib-sided 21 Outrage story feels exactly like the kind of thing that could only…
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Think A Pre War Chris Craft Aquaplane Is A Simple Endeavor To Make? Think Again.

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Yesterday I had a great back and forth with Terry Fiest about pre war Aqua-Planes. Terry has been figuring out the details on rebuilding them for folks. He has built three and now looking into possibly making more. He was on the internet…
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Last Survivor HollyCraft Race Boat? Museum? Or Meseum?

A huge thanks to fellow WoodyBoater Steven Boyko for sharing this find on the Hagerty Classified site. One quick look, and you instantly get the joy of this amazing little raceboat, and can feel the timeless of it all. The boat poses an…
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Dolling Up The Old Pro – A Day At The Spa

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I had the Sea pro sold, and well. The buyer is in in mid 80's and just wanted a simple boat to go fishing in. PERFECT! But he had some medical issues and his wife freaked out. SOOOO? I took the Sea Pro to the spa to make he feel better about…
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“Cento Miglia: A Mahogany Hyper-Boat, Powered by a V12 Heart.”

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Long time fellow Woody Boater Davide Glisenti of Glisenti Fine Wooden Boats who we all got to know years ago on Lake Como has designed and produced a new work of art with a heart of a beast. Oh! Read on, this is pure Italian Master craftsmanship…
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The Economics of Cheap Passion

Let’s be honest with ourselves. Most old boats, cars, hot rods, and historic homes survive because at some point they were considered worthless. They were too old, too worn out, too outdated, or simply too expensive to maintain for what…
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It’s Cheap Week, A Week Of Cheap Ways To Go Classic Boating

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It's that time of year where you see all sorts of boat deals popping up, and with gas prices high, and new boats at insane prices, we here at Woody Boater thought it may be fun/informative/helpful to feature some great starter or alternative…
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Too Many Boats, Not Enough Room… Or?

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My name is Matt and I have a problem. I have Boat issues, and can't say no to a cool boat that needs help. In fact, I don't know how to say no at all. The good news is at work I have people. Some know people, I have No people. But at HQ,…
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It’s A Sausage Babe Day.

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First things first. Babes and Sausage could be misunderstood, or maybe not, ugh....ya know, todays story is just a land mine field of possible HR issues. So maybe it's best to just show the images, and let you get in trouble. …
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How About Starting Your Boat Passion With A Feather Craft?

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One may think I gotta thing for Feather Crafts. I don't. BUT, they are very cool, and a fantastic way to get into classic boating. No varnish or wood working. That comes next. Maybe a Whirlwind, or Yellow jacket. All these boats are very…
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Whats Cooler? The Boat, Or The Trailer?

About 3 months ago I found this little boat on Facebook marketplace up in Lake Hopatcong. And quickly reached out to the seller feller, made an offer and bought it. Now, of course.. How do I get it? So, called Mr Kays, and he was able to…
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1956 Feather Craft Rocket Pure Gold, Okay Anodized Gold Aluminum.

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There is something very special about these little Feather Crafts. They are one of those designs that belong on a wall in a gallery. And of all of them, except of course the 1948 Feathercraft / Paragon Meteor which is INSANE, anyway I got…
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Party At HQ Goes Off Without A Trailer Hitch

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Yesterday the Boatress and her two partners Ryan Rogers and Mark Joyner of GoNNK Homes, had their annual client appreciation party. I was the clean it up crew, Which I like, working behind the scenes is my thing. I know seems strange, but…
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Howard Hughs Dingy Get’s A New Life

Well, I thought the little tender could get restored. After a good cleaning, yikes, good god, its a bit swiss cheesy, and I could spend a year on it and have another boat I never use. Or want to to be bluntly honest. SO? …
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SLIM Gets Some Snazz

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It started as a simple clean up and refresh some paint on SLIM. The 1999 Tiffany Rowing skiff.  Which I havve found I used 2 times last year. So not really sure what its future is. But it will be decorative if someone  does drool all over…
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I Feel So Connected To History Now

A huge thanks to Uncle Joe for sharing this little treasure with me yesterday. It's like a warm hug, telling me, it's okay to be like me.  And proof that maybe just maybe, WoodyBoater is a more accurate depiction of our little boating community…
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The Next Project. A Trumpy….

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A Trumpy Tender. Okay, okay, the click bait header is for shock, it was Howard Hughs 1939 Trumpy "Elinor", and this is the tender for her. NOT the Trumpy it'self. I am a fool, but well, thats an all you can eat buffet of foolishness. Left…
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Have A Seat At The Chris Craft Table

Thanks to Bob Kays we have a fun little snack of history. A Chris Craft plant table. No, not a table for plants, But the factory. Okay, wait, if I said factory table you would have thought it was a factory table, not a table at the factory.…
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Remember That Huge Oyster? Ya, It’s Gonna Be One Of Those Days

Now that HQ is cleaned up, I can also clean up some of the back log of things I promised folks. I am kinda still a little coo coo from the entire WoodyFloater project. I didn't really notice all the stuff I had ignored to make that happen.…
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Whatz It Do?

One of our local Woody Boaters, Dennis C. who comes by from time to time was helping me install the fuel tank on B. Dennis is a great guy and a big time hydro racer from New Jersey. Sadly his Marina which was also a time capsule was wiped…
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Adding Tiny Touches To B

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Yesterday I decided to just  kinda give the pollen a chance to get it over with. Yes I have succumb to it's power. The good news is once...the dust has settled... it will be an easier job. I took the time to start adding and replacing parts…
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