
Boat Rides – It Not The Same Without You.
Art, Community/Web, Rant
Yesterday I did it. I plopped Stinky in the drinky. It was 70. And even though it was around 3ish, I had to work all morning on calls and work related stuff. I got the her in the water and she ran like a dream. Her new carb is the fix. No…

It’s Gonna Be Close To 80 Here Today. Guess What I Am Gonna Do? Alone!
Rant
Stay inside and work? Work on projects around the house? Sit and stare out the window at the birdhouses? Ya.. sure. Okay, I will work, lots of meetings, but there is some time on the old calendar for what we are all here for. Woody Boating.…

10 Reasons This Pandemic Could Be A Good Thing For The Classic Boat World
Rant
First, this sucks, no question. And our lives would have of course been better off without going through this. But if you crack open the positive side of your mind, there is some amazing stuff happening that will change the way we all…

Hurricanes, No Docks, Rain, Heat, And Now A Pandemic. And Yet.
Rant
Here we sit AGAIN in what has become a predictable mental trap right before Lake Dora.. again. Should I go? What if someone sneezes on me? Is it really any different then a Hurricane? The answer is no. It's all one sort of a storm that could…

10 Days 10 Ways To Make The Coronavirus Grow The Classic Boat Universe.
Rant
I know, this may seem like a crazy thought. But if you follow my logic here, you may see the pure genus in it. Or maybe it's 4 AM when I am writing this, and I am in the throws of the tale end of the real Pandemic. "Winteritus". And if you…

Will The Corona Virus Effect Classic Boating?
Rant
First, I am not the place you should be getting information on the Corona Virus. But to be honest even more, our little universe of classic boaters is so small that no one will likely write an article for us. So I will try and apply some…

A Comment Worthy Of A Story! Thanks Paul Harrison
Rant
In yesterdays story, I kinda touched on some topics of sales and how is the business of Classic Boating going.Of course it hit a nerve, not a painful nerve but an insightful nerve. maybe more like a pinched nerve? Paul Harrison left a very…

My Varnish Coffee Store Concept
Community/Web, Rant
For the next three days I am working from 6AM until 7PM on location.. Ugh.. I am thinking of bagging all my work and moving to a small lake and opening a coffee shop on the water. You can come by boat and get a cup brought to you. Maybe…

You Can’t Hack Into A Classic Boat!
Rant
If you are in the awareness of global hacking and the impending doom of it all, then we as a small community of classic boaters can rest-ish easy. See, the beauty of our boats is they have ZERO, ZERO web or digital crap on them. When the…

Our Classic Boats Run On The Power Of Now!
Art, Rant
This weeks incredibly tragic news has effected many of us in many ways. The senselessness of it all, and the thought of how quickly and randomly it can all change. Even if you do everything right in life. There is always some crap head out…

Change Isn’t Easy, In This Community Painful.
Rant
Two weeks ago, we here at WoodyBoater had a bit of a watershed moment. Extreme nastyness took over and to be transparent, I did not know quite how to stop it. There is to much anger out there. Yesterday, someone asked for a Cobra update…

Knot Again! The Investigation Is in.
Rant
Well the results are in from the investigation on the Knot debate. Actually it was over that day, but what sort of fun would that be? A good back and forth is always..Sadly, good click stuff. Yes we had a record day of course. Say what you…

Doing A Whole Lotta Nothing.
Community/Web, Rant
This past two weeks I have tried to slow down. I have only taken time off work for two weeks a couple times in my life. It seems like there is always something to do. And needs to get done, or I gotta get to that soon. The weather here in…

Kirby Paint Co, And Going Above And Beyond! I LOVE THIS COMPANY!
Community/Web, Rant
Last week I was in the throws of having Sweet Pea painted at Butler Railway in Reedville. I only have weekends to deal with it, and the team on the boat was about to go to the paint stage. We needed paint. And picking a white in my world…

The Word Vintage Has Been Ruined. RANT ALERT
Rant
I love..wait, loved the word Vintage. It used to actually mean something. Technically from a specific time. Like, a 1956 Vintage, or its a wonderful 1965 Vintage wine, etc. And you can also simply communicate an aged item by adding vintage.…

Do We Really Need Younger People?
Rant
While at Lake Dora, I noticed that a huge amount of the folks there were younger people. Shockingly lots of them. It hit me like a ton of bricks that the passion already has younger people. In fact, many passions do. But they just don't…

Thankyou, You Saved Me!
Community/Web, Rant
Warning, I am for this brief moment going to be a little more exposed in my feelings. So if you are looking for a fight for clicks, it aint gonna happen. Or maybe it will? I will also be peppering the story with photos from the show that…

Are We Addicted To METH? You Just Might Be?
Rant
As we all are about to meet up again in Lake Dora in two weeks, There will be no doubt about the topic of conversations in club meeting. We Need More Younger People. Yes. And then the real elephant in the room topic will come up. Cost of…

Don’t Be A Douche – A Good Old Fashion Rant.
Art, Rant, Uncategorized
I am writing this for you to send to someone that you may know that is "Wake Challenged". You can share it on Facebook, there are a lot of Douche's their. Okay if you are a Facebook Douche now reading this now. Turn around from time to…

Have You Molested Your Boat?
Classic Boats, Community/Web, Rant
The other day I noticed a car ad on BarnFinds.com BTW one of my favorite sites...about an "Unmolested" Truck. Subsequently changed to "Unrestored" BTW. On the surface I know what that means, but in the #MeToo time that we all live in,…

Plastic In The Oceans – We Have A Plan To Save The Planet!
Classic Boats, Community/Web, Rant
If you are into saving the planet, have we got an idea here on Woody Boater. See plastic trash is literally killing the ocean, Plastic is a wonderful product that can be, and has been formed into everything we touch in our lives. And if…

“Motion Sickness”, Meet “Emotion Sickness”. “Sea Sick”, Meet “See Sick”.
Rant
Sure we all know about people with "Motion Sickness" or being Sea Sick. Okay, we are inventing a new term, or terms. Emotion Sickness, Or See Sick! See clever spelling errors can sometimes be the catalyst for inspiration. Here are the…

Why We Are Here. Oh Ya And Dogs! Mash Up Day!
Community/Web, Rant
Last week we did some stories on the Lake Dora Show and the "Dock Issue" We had gotten the news about 2 weeks ago, and to be honest, which I always am, even to my exposed stupidity, I didn't want to put the story out. I knew it would get…

One More Reason Having More Than One Boat Is A Good Thing!
Community/Web, Rant
Well, litterelly 10 minutes ago we got internet. Still no power or cell service, so the generator is our life support system and now with Internet, we can keep the streak of not missing a day in 11 years going.
But there is of course a…

Judging – Do We Even Go There? 10 Argument Starters.
Boat Shows, Rant
Just when the Blue waters are calm again, dumb WoodyBoater brings up the "topic" Judging. Now, let's set the record straight here. I really do not give a crap. But you our readers do. Phone calls, emails, and all sorts of ranting. So do…

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!
Boat Shows, Classic Boats, Rant
Really? Oh come on. The 10 inches of rain yesterday and broken lift wasn't enough? Falling through the dock with a board missing putting on a boat cover. And now a GD Hurricane heading to the fleet. WTF! Really? I mean I have been hammering…

Ever Try And Explain A Simple Flathead Engine Task Over The Phone? To Someone Under 25?
Classic Boats, Rant
Okay, now for the record, I am not bashing young folks here. REALLY! This is more about history and how time marches on and stuff changes. Why an under 25 year old looks at you like you are nuts cause you cant figure out snapchat, or why…

It’s Sausage Sunday!
Art, Rant
if you are here just now and wondering what in the hell is Sausage Day? It's an ongoing feature, where we take all the lips and snouts of incomplete stories and place them all together and make... well, sausage.That and that time Troy posted…

Okay, Who Do We Blame Now?
Art, RantOne of the joys of WoodyBoatering is when things just take a dump on you. BTW, I am being sarcastic here. I mean its fun sometimes, and is in the end the true reason we never get board. Maybe fed up? But when things go wrong, like lets say a…

CaaaRazy Prices At The Jim Street Auction.
Mecum Auction, Rant
To quote a fellow Woody Boater when Asked if I should publish these prices. "Matt...grow a pair and let the ship show begin!!!" So without further adooo dooo! Here we go. May god have mercy on all of us in the comment section.
If you…

Why I Love Classic Boating! Warning, I Used Big Words.
Boat Shows, Rant
I know to many the idea of owning a new boat seems like a fools folly, and owning a classic boat is for the deeply insane. Why? Why would anyone subject themselves to all the upkeep and care to own and run a classic boat? Well, I suppose…

Please Stop Trying To Sell Your Crap On Facebook!
Art, Community/Web, RantWell, we haven't had a good rant in a while. So pull up a cup of Joe, cause here I go! Todays toxic topic is Selling your crap on Facebook Group Pages! LEACHES, Parasites and just dumb ass stuff. By the way, if you are guilty of this crap, you…

Melt Down At WoodyBoater HQ!
Rant
You may have noticed over the past two days that we are reusing older photos and doing more Header Days. Well, it happened. The main engine that drives Woody Boater had a complete meltdown on Thursday. Okay, no more metaphors.
Our…

25% Of Milenials Reported They Would Prefer To Date A Robot. This Could Be The Key To Classic Boatings Future
Classic Boats, Community/Web, Rant
In a recent study, yes this is a real thing.. Internet real, the report was created by Paris-based Havas, and examined the future of artificial intelligence, and people's attitudes to the future of technology.
The findings were based on…

The Sons Of Varnish Need You! What’s Your New Pirate Name?
Community/Web, Rant
Well, an interesting thing is happening in the community. Some ACBS members are being told to stay away from Woody Boater, to keep stories for the ACBS site, and guess what, that is just fueling more fun and anarchy. So they are adopting…

ACBS Drops Woody Boater As Sponsor For 2018. It’s A Good News Bad News Thing.
RantThis news is being reported reluctantly, because I am getting emails and questions, I did not really want to talk about this and stayed quiet, but the ACBS made a call to the members and announced this. Why? I don't know. So I thought we would…

Where Are All The Bootes?
Destinations, Rant
All right now, it's been 4 days and no dang Bootes. This place is crawling with amazing lakes. I mean drop dead stunning stuff here in Munich, and Austria near Salzburg. And nuth'n. Okay, there is a boat shaped like a Swan, and an an electric…

Cracked Heads And Torquing!
Classic Boats, Rant
While, I am gallivanting around Europe it seemed like a good time to talk about Torquing. not Twerking, which is a slightly different thing. Both lead to tight nuts, and a .. oh lets not go there. This story is about my oil consumption issue…

Politics And Judging, There Is No Place For It In Classic Boating.
Rant
Warning, we are about to go all Hedda Hopper here. So, while Irma was ripping apart most of Florida, up in Racine, there was a bit of a storm going on in the judging dept of the event. Now, hold on, and this is all third party, but even…

Only One Big Problem With the Latest Classic Boating Report On Sierra Boat Co. It Isn’t True!
Rant
For the record, Okay lots of for the records today. One, we are the last people on earth to correct mistakes or point them out. We have made an art form out of spelling words and butchered names. And from time to time have been known to…

Betting On The Pumps! Oh, It’s A Thing. Okay, At Least Is For Me!
Community/Web, Rant
Yesterday fellow Woody Boater Rabbit made a wonderful comment regarding judging.. Well, Here is the comment. I would butcher it. " I judge the quality of my weekends by how much I spend at the gas dock. Use it and use it more." Which reminded…

Are You Torturing Your Boat?
Rant
Is your classic boat sitting in your barn on a trailer? When was the last time you went out in her and gave her the chance to exercise? mmmm, Well, if you haven't been out in her so far this year, you are abusing her. YUP! Think of her for…

The Woody Boater Diet. It Was Time To Preserve / Restore..Me!
Rant
Funny thing about me, I will spend all my time restoring a boat, car, home, and give away all my time to others, yet never really focus on myself. In fact writing this story is strange, and you may find it surprising, but not a fan of putting…

Are You A Serial Killer? Take The Test, You May Be Shocked At Your Answer.
Community/Web, Rant
Yes, for the record we know you're not out killing people and putting them into your freezer. Unless you really are, in which case we are just talking about your boat issue, not the human one. But, for the sake of having some fun today,…

OK, Who Told the Boatress! Oh Wait. Darn Internet!
Rant
Looks like the boatress picked up on my boat lust yesterday and cut the deal on my end off at the knees. Now, to be honest, we hadn't spoken about the U18 and most likely someplace deep in my heart I knew I needed another boat like I needed…

Who Wants To Be The Guy To Give Them The News?
Classic Boats, Rant
The topic of price/value on cruisers is always a hard conversation to have with folks. It helps when the person/owner is just worn out and just wants to get away. Like Willy Nelson says."Why is divorce so expensive? Cause its worth it"
But…

You Can Have A Relationship With A Classic Boat! Yes, That Kind!
Classic Boats, Rant, Uncategorized
Yesterday we touched on the subject that classic boats on the misconception that classic boats are high maintenance. One thing said sparked a thought. I suppose all boats require maintenance, but newer generic boats of course are usually…

Fake News Stories And The Election Cause Issues For The Classic Boat Community.
Rant
You have no doubt heard by now of the issue on Facebook and Google regarding Fake news. News that is written on various websites spewing un truths about all sorts of things. From Election stuff to grow hair in a second. Well, during the…