What’s Behind The Barn Door? Sausage.

Today we have a good old fashioned Sausage Day.  Ya, at least its not a who killed Jeff story. BTW, I would like to point out that the Woodyboaterville Police did a great job hunting down the killer in just three days. Amazing. Anywho,…
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Where In The World Is Kent O?

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We just got this in from Kent O. Smith who has been on a break Some of you in the WoodyBoater world have wondered where I’ve been. Well, I’ve been hanging out on Eastern Long Island – where I’m from – and it’s been a great…
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Big Jeff Captured In Cabin In The Hills Of Lake Hopatcong.

BIG Jeff, has been captured hiding out in Big Jims Cabin, nestled in a basement on a hill top in New Jersey. Captain Kays released the mug shot of Jeff after his capture. WARNING! WARNING! Graphic Images, you may…
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Big Jim Sport Camper Goes Off The Grid. And It Doesn’t Bode Well For Joe! – WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME.

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Today, we go off the rails. Okay, off the rails was about 4 years ago, today we are going camping off the grid. I  found this BOX only on ebay for sale, And was intrigued?  WHAT IS THIS? So may questions, and how time has changed…
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Rest In Pieces lil Rusty

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Well, thats that. A saws all and some PB Blast and Poof, a Willys is reduced to some scrap rusty metal. On a good note, there is a good solid frame and some goodies I am giving away to a local pal who works on these things. The metal scraps?…
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Antique? Classic? Or Vintage Boating?

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These are terms that are thrown around alot these days, and especially in our little universe here in Woodyboaterville. This all struck me while cruising ebay for "vintage " stuff, and I came upon some ads that I had done, and others that I…
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Black Friday?

WHAT? Ohhhhh! It's a day of buying crap you really don't need. Wait. That seems to be what we all do here in Woodyboaterville.  So I guess what we don't need is a subjective idea. Cause otherwise, it would just be bread, water, and a roof…
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Thank You All, Now Please Pass The Varnish

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Today is one of those special days, were we just flop and catch up and put up with our families. And of course we all try and avoid the crazy Uncle. But? What if you are the crazy Uncle? And of course you don't know that. Because, well,…
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Meanwhile In New Orleans

Many of you may see New Orleans from a tourist POV. Well, the more fun part of New Orleans is a more local thing. Yes, the stories are late, and lame. So here are some boat pics to enjoy. You kids have fun in the comment section. …
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It’s Monday, I Feel Like A Tick, And Relaxing. How About A Can Of Paint.

The other day we talked about Chris Craft Blue, and boom, today on ebay we have an old rattle can of blue Spray paint. Of course who knows if the paint is any good, but the paper wrap is kinda nice, so there is that for the shef of old stuff…
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Snow Days From Steve lapkin

Huge thanks to Sir Steve Lapkin for giving me the day off to digest some Boudin and Beignets. Steve's signature spray  always makes things a little cooler for sure. Or is it warmer? Oh who cares? Hit it Steve - Here’s a 10 day (or more)…
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Lost Story- Ever Wonder What Chris Craft Blue Looks Like?

So whats a lost story? Well, I just found this story that I think I never ran? Like finding 10 bucks in your pants pockets. Mmmm? Dang! A Day off!  So here ya go! In the last pick I found some new old stock paint cans and one of them…
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On New Orleans Time

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Good Morning from New Orleans. For the next couple weeks we will be here, enjoying eating, and time with the kids. My big plan is to find time to go to the WW2 museum, which I have yet to go to. INSANE. But yes. I mean how does one find…
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RERUN!- Hats…Yachting Hats. Captain’s Hats. Skipper’s Caps…A Tutorial

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As a special request, today we discuss HATS! Again. So here ya go! A classic rerun while I am on the road to NEW ORLEANS! RERUN-RERUN-RERUN You may want to make a large cup of Varnish Coffee today. Mother of God, today is the ultimate…
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The Plot Thickens, Are These Detroits Elite?

This film just keeps getting better and better. Thanks to the Milk Man Chad who keeps going down the rabbit hole. To quote Chad. "The plot thickens. - The parents of Gilda Radner and possibly a Steve Ballmer connection are in…
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More Family Fun From The Film Yesterday

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If you came in late yesterday here on WoodyBoater some interesting info started coming in from Michigan. Yesterdays story on the cool music video by Brian Rise from his Garage find film canister stated some family digging. So, here is where…
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Singer Song Writer Brian Rise Creates A Classic – My Brightest Star

A huge thanks to fellow Woody Boater Knot That Jeff Gordon for making us aware of this gem from his buddy Musician Brian Rise. Brian was given this footage found in a garage sale years ago and couldn't figure out what to do with it, until…
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Want To Make Your Classic Boat A Little Sexier? How About A Mini Skirt?

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The other day before we tucked away WECATCHEM  Natalie our official  WoodyUpholsterer  came on by for a fitting. This transom cover will help in the boathouse from the sun broiling off the Varnish without having to cover the entire boat.…
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Johnson Shipping Box In Kansas, Just The Box, And One Big Question.

 Is the Box worth more than the Outboard? Hold on, Yes I know that a matchy match set is a holy grail thing, but if you had the outboard, or just the box, Which one is worth more? The Box! People would chuck the boxes, crate etc. So they are…
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“The Ladies Like The Scent Of Pine Oil”

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This is a quote from Mrs Palmer who mentioned this in passing as we were gathering up some old cans of stuff from the pick this past summer. I laughed, and then, I opened up a can of it the other day and dang! A woman walked in and said,…
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Wackiness At Global HQ

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This past week, the weather has been amazing, and perfect for some peaceful time in the workshop. Odd thing that chopping up a jeep can be so peaceful. But it is. With some Leo Kottke of the stereo and a saws all, and 10 gallons of PB Blast.…
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1958 Ancarrow Patrician For Sale On Facebook Marketplace

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If you are looking for one of the coolest, rarest, and insanest boats made back in the day. Here ya go. The Ancarrow Patrician, okay any Ancarrow is there in that small family.  And they were made right down the street...okay highway from…
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“The Eleventh Hour Of The Eleventh Day Of The Eleventh Month”

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We forget sometimes of how epic and terrible World War I was.  Not that all wars are not terrible and senseless. And because of the need to continually defend ourselves we have an amazing Military. Armed services that sacrifice it all to protect…
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Congratulations Graduates – The University Of Classic Boat Community Growth Or TUOCBCG For Short.

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It was a tough week of lessons, and shameless ego photos of myself with a wrench, and the Boatress from Portrait Photographer Roy Furchgott, They are just too nice to not share. And now we are all qualified to grow the classic boat…
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It’s 10 O’Clock Somewhere

As many of you already know, I am obsessed with the concept of time. Time is a man made thing, maybe it's all a marketing ploy to sell more clocks by the clock makers of the world? Conspiracy theory?  Anyway, different cultures see time…
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A Perfect Day In Woodyboaterville

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As promised, yesterday was one of those days here on the Chesapeake Bay. Okay, okay, the morning was, by noon it had turned grey and gloomy. But I did get a car free morning at least. And a quiet day to work on the Willys…
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It’s November, It’s Gonna Be 80 Here. Do I?

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Every year around this time here in the mid Atlantic, the weather toys with me. 80 in the day 50 at night, and then wam, 30, then 70. Its a roller coaster of  do I or don't I's. For those of you that live in areas like me, you know exactly…
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On Golden Bob, Starring Bob Kays.

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We have a wonderful short rip off of On Golden Pond today, copyrighted music and all. I am not sure how this works, so if we hear from Dave Grusin's people, or search robot, according to YOUTUBE, there was no violation, or action? Whatever…
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A Full Day Of Light And Dark With Roy, Wayne, And Mother Nature

Well this was an interesting weekend. We disassembled Lil Rusty the donor jeep, said see you later to the kids, and had an old pal come by HQ for a photo shoot. Roy Furchgott has been a pal for close to 30 years. Yup! Crazy. It's a long…
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Last Gasping Canadian Style

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Huge standing ovation to Chris and Julie Bullen for sharing this amazing last gasp up from the land of maple leafs and nice people. 
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A New Type Of Boat Ride. Unplugged to Unplug

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Berlin Bureau and I had an idea. Why not take folks on a boat ride, without all the editing, music, words yada yada. Just engine sounds, and a slow video of it. Now, there is a rule in this video universe. Short and keep it under 1 minute.…
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And Here Come The Gasp’s

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This weekend was a magical weekend here, and apparently elsewhere as well.  WOW! And even more insane, John Allen was out in NORTHERN MINNESOTA on a boat ride? Yes, BOAT RIDE. Not ice boating. But Boating. Like in a real boat. In…
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SummerTimeLess A Short Film By Frances de Larminat Original Music Lucas Carpenter

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Today we feature a cool film shot this summer here in Reedville. Yes, its from this year. But shot in a very cool way. An old super 8 camera. Director Frances de Larminat is exploring fun new ways to capture moments. We had some great talks…
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Well That Escalated Quickly Jeep Date

Okay, to be honest, wait, not that I am never not honest, ya, thats a dumb lead in to any thought. Any who, I got the Jeep a short time ago, and of course before I got it mechanically really strong, which is still being done, I could not…
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Welcome Back To The Club Picnic In Michigan, It’s Okay, The Party Still’s Going On

A huge thanks to Mike Flood for sharing some snaps from the Michigan Gangs Club Picnic in 1982! Ya, get out your shoulder pads and short shorts. And take a gander at some of us all back then. …
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It’s Starting To Feel A Little Last Gaspy Around Here

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Today may be the day. Sunny, warm and perfect for a good Last Gasp. DO IT! Get out there and take full advantage of it all. Yes there will no doubt be some more magical days left, but the window of perfect boating gets smaller and smaller.…
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Very Very Rary Chris Craft Toy On Ebayyyyy

If you are into these sort of fun collectable toys, this one is a whopper. Although I have no idea as to its value, and if the condition effects that, or helps it. But it's clearly a pre war fun toy, and is listed as a Kilgore Cast Iron…
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Todays Hurricane Distration – Yesterday It Was Mercury, Today Evinrude.

We are in South Carolina today for a wedding of some dear friends, and of course watching the Hurricane reports. The hotel we are in is full of Florida folks that have evacuated, and so it's a 24/7 watch. But some distractions are very much…
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Please Milton, Don’t Mess With Lake X In Florida, Or Rabbit Holes

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As we all hold our breath for all our Floridian friends. Here is some stuff to help distract us all and yet keep them in our hearts and minds while we all wait for Milton to come visit. UGH.  Now this may be a tad confusing, so sorry, cause…
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Get Ready, Clear Out Your 401K, and Kids Collage Fund. It’s Sign Bidding Time

On October 19th there is gonna be an auction from the same folks that did the same sort of auction for the now famous Wallace Aro Marine sign that sold for a whopping 15K. And now this very rare basically New Old Stock Elto Evinrude sign. WOW.…
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The Magic Moments Before Some Last Gasping, And We Need A New Name For The Berlin Bureau.

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Yesterday was "One Of Those Days" The morning light, calm waters and in the mid 70's here in Virginia. I know the weather is rather fickle this time of year, and hurricane's are reeking havoc further south. Ugh. So in a way, the magic moments…
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Concordia, The Film, The Epic Adventure That Took 8 Hours

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It took 8 hours to do, and will only take you 2 minutes to watch, and yet, even two minutes may be too long. Just loop it for 8 hours and you will really get the idea. All kidding aside, the weather was PERFECT, the company even better and…
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Late Live-ish From The Finger Lakes, Okay, Really Late, Late Live-ish

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Another shout out to Syd's Text Message Museum. Fellow Woody Boater Syd Marsdin sent us in this report from the late 1980's from the Finger Lakes ACBS Chapter show at the island at Emerson Park on Owasco Lake NY. Hey better late than never?…
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Now That The Weather Sucks, You May Want Some Woods & Water Swag & Brag

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Want to look like you went to the Woods and Water event of the Century? Impress all your ordinary friends with your classic boat prowess. You can strut around and blabber... "Oh ya, I had dinner with John Allen and cocktails with Lee…
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WARNING: Must Be Mentally 12 Years Old To Read This. Syd’s Johnson Pics.

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You were warned! And yes, the old Johnson joke is still alive and well. Worn out well, but well. Okay, so with all that in mind. Here we go. Last night Syd started sending me text message shot of his Johnson. FROM HIS BASEMENT! To be honest,…
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Blackhawks Get Ready For The Big Show On Geneva Lake

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If you are in the Chicago area, the Blackhawk Chapter of the ACBS is having their show this weekend. And they had a river cruise through Chicago as a fun lead up. Thanks to fellow Woody Boater Peter Medins for sending us in some nice pics of…
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Perlita Too, The Riva Of Riva’s For Sale On Bring A Trailor

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Some OG WoodyBoater readers from about 15 years ago may recall the restoration of Perlita Too. The restoration which took some time was a massive undertaking, and each minute detail was attended too. Okay, wait please, I am making sure MINUTE…
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Okay, Just One More Woods And Water Story

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It's official, Woods And Water will now be called, Woods And Milk. I gotta say, not only was this clearly the best event EVER, but the milking has been epic. Like our Royal Wedding milking. Oh sure the restoration of Zip sure was up there.…
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