They’re Last Gasping On Lake Hopatcong. Happy ^%$*# Labor Day

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We got a report in from Bob Kays regarding water levels a couple weeks ago, and now the the water is so far down, they are having to pull some of the boats. I suppose labor Day marks the season end for a reason. But this is rather light…

Self Indulgent Day. Hey, The Light Was Great.

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Yesterday morning , okay all weekend so far has been one of those perfect weather days. Light breeze, flat water in the AM, and Troy showed up late in the afternoon. Boat rides to work, dinner and home in the dark. A complete boating weekend.…

Sweet Pea Is Floating. But Big Bubba Is Having Electrical Issues. AND Troy May Show Up! WTH?

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Yesterday one of the best guys in the area Charlie Biddlecomb from Marine Installations came by and installed two new bilge pumps, new fuse panel and wires. Dang! Problem one solved. as it keeping up with the flow. Next, this morning, she…

Bar Harbor Supper Club Serves Up A 5-Star Show – 2022 Gull Lake Classic

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By now most regular viewers here at Woody Boater know that the Gull Lake Classic at Bar Harbor in Minnesota has a reputation of serving up a 5-Star classic boat show at one of the best venues in the country. And once again, John Allen…

The 13th Gull Lake Classic at the Bar Harbor Supper Club is Today!

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Today, the 13th Gull Lake Classic at the Bar Harbor Supper Club in Minnesota is back, and back strong as ever with over 100 classic boats registered for this years big show. Ahead of this years show, on Friday, with perfect weather and…

I Am Alive, The Site Is Fine. Just Slept In Late.

Thankyou for all the text messages, emails and yes, one phone call. I woke up late. 7AM and then was on a phone call for work doing a casting call and trying to narrow it down. In other words, work crept in on my ME TIME. or YOU TIME done…

Lee And Penny’s Big Win At Pebble Beach, Yes That Pebble Beach

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No doubt you have already seen the huge news about fellow Woody Boater Lee Anderson winning Best In Show at Pebble Beach. Yup. The big one. Not the one in Alaska near Duck Point. The real big whopper in California. Well. google this and…

You’re Never Alone In Your Journey Into Classic Boats

I have been slooooowly wandering into the Model A universe, and as part of all that been sniffing around the clubs and yes, facebook and so on. Like many that start in our passion. And its all the same. More young people and yada yada, Cliche…

Yo! We Need You To Do A Collective Rain Dance For New Jersey.

With all this amazing weather here in the Mid Atlantic this week, there is a classic boating catastrophe happening on lake Hopatcong. The water is down. Like way way way cant get my boat off the lift down. And how is Bob "have I got a calendar…

The Yart Sale! The Goodies! Sorry!

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If you are looking at todays header you are already pissed. And it kinda kills the drama, but holy crap. For me the Mobilgas MARINE sign is one of my holy grail finds. And to think Art had it all along. Like 50 years! From Harsens Island!…

Sierra Boat Company Sells To A Fellow Enthusiast, Phew!

We got this report in from Longtime fellow Woody Boater Herb Hall. Some great news for all Woody Boaters out there..and here..in my chair writing this stuff. Here is the report from Sir Herb himself. Press release, Sierra Boat There…

Summer Sausage Saturday

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I am clearing out some of the tid bits of potential stories today. The lips and snouts of stuff that on its own would not make a great story, and yet, all mashed up together make a yummy treat of comment fodder. And of course your comments…

Todays Story Beat Me Up. So You Get This. Train Wreck Day!

This morning I got up at my usual 4 AM and got a great report from The Dane gang at Whitefish Bay. At first I was. Cool! Great timing. I have lots of other stuff, But Lee Wangstad and Dane could report on a Port-a Potty Show and get a story…

Exclusive Images From Inside “Arts Exit To Reedville”

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These images are just in from the newly branded story that shall live on forever. "Arts Exit To Reedville" Hey! Every exciting event is named, why not this. And well, Frank From Falmouth made the connection of Reeds and Reedville. So. BAM,…

Things Happen in Three’s Right?

You know that superstition about things happen in three's? Ya, and it always seems like its bad things? Oh and they need to be in a similar theme? Well? I can say without a doubt now, THEY DO! And the critical aspect of it all is the theme. So....…

We Never Ride Alone

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Memorial Day is one of those days that has somehow lost its true meaning. For many its a symbol of the start of summer, taking time off, and enjoying the freedom of the outdoors. Of course, we can do all those things because of the sacrifices…

A Day Of Hodgepodging Nothingness. It’s About Time.

It seems like sometimes our time has to be used with some sort of purpose. Okay, maybe its just me, considering my entire adult life has been measured in billable hours. So I need to make sure that every second has a billable code. I never…

“Owen” Smith To Make An Appearance At The 100 Year Birthday Celebration In Algonac.

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Algonac and the St Clair area is a living historical hot bed of our culture. Boats like todays feature boat are tucked away and the lifestyle they embody are alive and still going strong. Longtime fellow pal, and Woody Boater Robert Shapton…

Boat Rides Bring The World Together.

Yesterday we had a small window of opportunity to go for a boat ride. And there is a small group here from the wedding party. The cool thing is in a way they are all family, and taking Sweet Pea out was a perfect choice since there was the…

Otto Takes Control, Hey, We Need More Young People? How Young?

Yesterday there was a very brief break in the weather and after a night of dancing and whatever kids do these days, we had a brunch at Global HQ and BOAT RIDES. I was not taking many photos of that but Hank and Suz did. And while I weed…

A Woody Wedding. The Berlin Bureau Ties The Knot.

I am really not sure what time it is, or if any of this will make sense. The party went on til 3AM and well. I may or may not still be asleep. We have lots and lots of images to share in a bit. But I am trying to deliver on my self imposed…

Woody Boating – Latvia Style

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TODAY WE HAVE A GREAT STORY from Fellow Woody Boater Olegs Gladcenko in Riga, Latvia in eastern Europe. Olegs shares his passion for wooden boats, history, boat design, and construction of his own creation. - Texx Hello, Woody Boater…

Happy Mom, Moomoo, Mothers Day.

I think this may be our 15th Mothers day together and we have built up quite a library of our Mom's and well. Its always fun to celebrate it all. Some of us are fortunate enough to have Mom around, and well, some us just have wonderful memories.…

We Interrupt Judgement Week For A Good Old Fashioned Hail Mary.

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I got the call, your boat is ready, and so I dropped everything, including Judgement week stories and without a plan. Grabbed Mr B.. NOT HAPPY BTW at 3AM and made the 14 hr drive. A day of fighting back sleep, and eating whatever is at the…

The Kid’s Got Talent: The BSLOL Spring Clinic at Fitzke Boatworks.

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A huge thanks to Rabbit for a well written and spelled report from the Bob well Spelt..z Spring clinic. I know, I know, I ruined the story with my lame aft spelling pun. Sorry Rabbit. I am going to just slither away now. OH.. And I get to…

Thank You Frank For Reminding Us All About Simple Kindness

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Yesterdays Memorial Service for Frank Fife went off without a hitch. Perfect weather, lots of love and laughter, and, well Reedville at her absolute best. The day was very busy up and down Main street with people out and about. Just the…

Showdown At The Global HQ – Oh It Went Down.

Every morning, when we get to HQ, Mr B does a complete patrol of his empire. He is dead serious and he does not mess around. No SIR! First he needs to check for the "KITTY CAT" that sneaks in at night and sleeps in his beds. Yes. Then there…

A Real Hug To You All This Easter

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WARNING: First off, todays story might come off sappy and emotional. As I woke up today, I reflected on the past years of sadness and yes joy. But mostly the sadness of isolation. The constant feeling of needing to stay away from other people.…

We Need More Old.

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I have been struggling with this thought for some time now. There is old stuff, and then there is new stuff made to look like old stuff. Call them what you want. A Continuation, a recreation, reproduction etc. There is just something different,…

Fender Breaking News. So Many Headlines Possible

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There are so many ways to spin this. Troy Goes Wheel Topless To FLA? Troy In Fender Bender In Route to FLA. Troy seen at side of road fighting with his trailer. Troy takes out frustration on his fender. New Woody Boater T shirt gives Troy…

It’s Friday, And The Boatress Is Out Of Town.

Oh ya, dirty dishes, loud music and I brought home some bitches for Mr B to play with. It's 4Am and George Thorogood is cranked up! And I may or may not make the bed today. OR shower! Thats right. I am regaining my manhood. Why, cause I…

WOO WOO It’s 2/22/22

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Twosday, 2sday, 2/22.2022, mmmmm what should I do a story on 2day? I burned the 2 theme on 2/2/22 but 2day has the twoesday thing going for it? Ya, on the surface this looks like a story that can write its self. Anyway you look at it, its…

Presidents Day Rerun, Why? Because No One Really Cares.

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TODAY I AM RUNNING THIS OLDER STORY ON PRESIDENTS DAY. WHY? Well, this seems to be a day no one really agrees on, and further more, I am including the comments so you dont even have to comment if you dont feel like it. See, and no one will…

Love Is The Fuel That Keeps Us All Afloat

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Today we celebrate on of the most powerful forces in the universe. LOVE. One of my favorite quotes regarding love is from Mahatma Gandhi, "Where there is Love, There is Life". It sums it all up so powerfully. That is the definition of life.…

Meet The NOS Woody Boater Weather Models

We had a 71 degree day yesterday, and today 30, how does that happen? 40 degree drop over night. Where are the sexy weather girls to explain all that now. Hold on, I am gonna do some internet searching. Hold on.. , wait, this may take longer…

Where Are We On The Classic Boat Timeline? This May Take Some Time.

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Being in marketing, I think about these odd things. Like Emotional drivers and where and when to trigger those things and how. When you break down all communication thats what is the main driver. Emotion. There are other things, but studies…

Did You Get Enough Snow Yesterday? 50 ish Days til!

First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to all that donated yesterday. I should go off on a rant more often, although, that got a lot of crap out of my head and feel rather docile today. Then again, I don't have much choice than to sit inside…

State Of The Union: Header Days, App’s Email, and Other Glitches

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Once sure sign that Woody Boater is getting old, is all the little things that just don't work like they used too. I am still in design mode for a new Woody Boater, except for the simple insight that WoodyBoater's DO NOT LIKE CHANGE. But…

Life In The Past Lane – We All Need A Little Time.

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They say, you should never look back, keep going forward. Clearly those are the "theys" that haven't lived a good life. Dont get me wrong, looking pack can be paralyzing. Been there! Sometimes stuck there. In our nutso universe where stuff…

It’s C.c.c.c.c.c.c.Old Here in Woodyboaterville

Yikes, here in Virginia its in the 20's which I know is nothing to all our fellow citizens up north. In fact I am sure if its 20 in Jim Staibville, thats considered a warm spell. But here in the top of the south, we are not really set up…

Warmth From Canada, Just In The Nick Of Time.

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A huge thanks to Looooooooooooooooongtime fellow Woody Boaters Chris and Julie Bullen for sending in this cool info an a very cool series. Take it away Chris, Here we are in the dead of winter, it’s colder than I have seen it in my location…

Update From Woody Boater Global HQ

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Yesterdays story turned into one of my favorite stories of the year. Mind you we are only about 10 days in, but Art's additional comment made it a memorable story for sure. Hopefully we can find the boat involved. It also brings up another…

Wow, Woodyboaterville Weather Whiplash

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What the hell frozen over happened yesterday? It was 70 the day before. Then this. Lots of this, this, and more of that and this. One thing is for sure, Mr B LOVES SOME OF THIS! And That. The snow was wonderful, the 20 mph wind gusts was…

Hello 2022, Please Be Kind.

Really? Betty White, 2021, you bitch. Ya took one of our best at the last second to just add some sort of horrible punctuation to the ship show you where. Good riddance. Okay, to be honest, this time at home working remotely has been amazing.…

Just Great, A Great Gate Debate. WARNING, I Have Issues.

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As many of you know, when making a simple decision, I can obsess. Exhibit 1 Zippers, Seat Stuffing, etc. So when it comes to installing a simple F'n gate at the Woody Boater Global HQ, and have a week off this week. Its a ship show. Sorry.…

Merry Christmas, Whatchya Git?

It's Christmas morning and mostly of us here are dads, granddads and well Daddy O's. Yes some Moms, and grandmas, But according to the stats, 85% Dads. And we all know what you really wanted for Christmas. Ya, a three inch copper exhaust…

Welcome To The 14th Annual Woody Boater Annual Holiday Party. Come On In!

Alright, here we go, come on in. Everyone is expected today and many have been traveling all night for this annual debaucherous holiday party. The Boatress has been preparing all sorts of goodies for the party, Mr B has also been getting…

I Am Confused? It Was 70 Here Yesterday?

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Some days these days are confusing me. Yesterday I was in shorts and a T shirt, outside working at the Railway, with music blaring. Okay it was Christmas Music. The sun at noon is like sunset height, and I am just confused? Some guys were…