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The Parts Room. AKA The Room Of Nuts!

Art, Destinations, Uncategorized

As we go through the past couple months of my weekends and moments not on zoom calls, one room has been the most tedious. The parts room. Or more like the Room of Nuts! My plan is to have this be a place for all my parts. But the layout…

Let’s See The Workshop.

Art, Destinations, Restorations, Uncategorized

We have been focused on the smaller shop, but since December we have been going though tons of scrap wood, saw dust and templates, parts etc to see the workshop where 1000's of boats were built over the Century. Work benches, and so on.…

Daisy Chain UPDATE – It’s Going Down Today!

Stay tuned for minute by minute updates as The Mystery boat is picked up TODAY and her story will be reviled. Here is the plan as of now. TParsons, is driving Rochester Mich to Holland via a meeting in Lansing today. Then driving back…

We May Need A Plan B For The Daisy Chain ASAP?

Community/Web, Uncategorized

Okay here is where the Daisy Chain stands. Bob Hamilton is ready and can get the boat a tad east of Toledo on or around 1 PM Saturday, But Steve seems to have disappeared. No email response. STEVE? You alive? Anyway, the seller feller may???…

The Official First Boat Show Of The Season. Today!

I guess since everything is virtual these days, then I suppose we can do a boat show whenever we want. So why not today, as in winter when we need it most. So today if you kinda embrace your warm weather Chee. Then you are at a show. Right…

Yappy Holidays. So Whatchya Get?

Community/Web, Uncategorized

It's our annual Christmas brag time. What did you get for Christmas? A drill, sander? Case of Varnish? A boat? This will be a year to remember, and as crappy as it may be on so may levels. The ability to be at home with your herd closest…

Oh Boy!

Well, I just woke up, and had to walk over M-fine and Zip. Dang that chimp can drink. And well, Bacon and drinking never mix. I see shreds of Twister parts all over the place. So I am "Assuming" things got out of hand after I fell asleep.…

Breaking News: Lake Dora 2021 Canceled!

If you are wondering if going to Lake Dora in March is in the cards? NO! Here is the note from Terry Fiest himself. It’s with mixed emotions that I must inform you that we cancelled the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival for 2021. The Christmas…

Bigly Black Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Cyber Monday Sale

It's our biglyest sale of the year! All T- Shirts are $15 and we want to blow out the inventory. We have a great selection because we stocked up for Lake Dora and well. Lake Dora never happened. We even have a bunch of Sones Of varnish Lake…

I Am Thankful For All Of You.

I loved seeing Texx back yesterday, it was like family visiting during the holidays. This year is like no other year that I have personally experienced. As crappy and trying as it's been. There have been some amazing moments to be thankful…

They’re Bustering At The Seams At Katz’s Marina.

Since the Covid crap going on, we have stayed away from visits to our fellow Woody Boaters out there. And super isolated from New Jersey, New York. Heck, at one point I wasn't allowed to enter and work in NJ. In what is the most densely…

Fun Nautical Films To Watch Instead Of The News.

Last night I turned off the news, and decided to binge watch some old nautical films. My all time favorite is Captain Horacio Hornblower with Gregory Peck. The BBC series is great as well, the books insane. Lots of lessons in leadership.…

Vote Port, Vote Starboard.

I have decided that we should change the Left Right thing to Port Starboard, and divide our country into Red and green states. Hold on, there is a method to my madness. One thing is for sure, no one would know if they are left or right anymore.…

I Had A Nightmare Last Night.

Art, Uncategorized

One sure sign you are a gear head is. You have nightmares that involve your boat, engine.. etc. No hot babes, no strange twisted trips. just engine problems. And an entire evening of trying to repair a distributer? What the hell? And I am writing…

It’s All Your Today! Ugh, Yours.

I am brain dead this morning. I tried to start it with some coffee varnish. NOPE. Breakfast. Nope. Just the sound of a blank cranking brain. I sprayed some starting fluid in my nostrils. YA, I won't do that a third time! Maybe my timing…

YOUNG GUNS RERUN! – Glisenti Fine Wood Boats – True Italian Passion And Craftsmanship!

Back in 2017 while on our Lake Como trip, we met Davide and Luca Glisenti at their business on the Lake. I was so blown away and from time to time I go back to that moment when I met them. So kind, so gifted, and the energy of youth. What…

Calling All “Young People” We Wanna Feature You!

Community/Web, Uncategorized

Starting Monday we are gonna feature the young guns of our passion. I have been gathering as many of them as I can find, and the great news is there is a week, or even more of them to feature. It's kinda of whacky that after 12 years of…

9/11, I Remember. I Am Reminded Of The Good.

Community/Web, Uncategorized

We all remember the tragic events on 9/11. It's still as clear as day, a sunny day for me. I can also still picture when I heard Kennedy was killed. Seeing my mother cry, and looking up on the kitchen wall and seeing a metal plate with his…

Reedville Sinks To Help Fish In The Bay.

Since you put up with my lazy story this morning, I give you Reefing The Reedville. You can slowly watch a Ex Army Navy WW2 freighter and supply ship sink in the Chesapeake bay. There, Hows that? And if you want to read more about it all,…

For Some Reason I Don’t Have The Energ…….ZZZZZZZZ

Well, it's Saturday and I have a story I am working on. I have had two cups of coffee, and I am just like a zombie. I had a great nights sleep, which may be the problem. I am usually up at 5AM ish and can function. But.. This morning. Nuth'n.…

25 Sportsman, Interesting Insight.

Classic Boats, Uncategorized

I had a great call with Jim Staib from FineWoodBoats last night and we talked about 25 sportsman. Jim's had about 1000 ft of them. And if you are one of the lucky few to own a wonderful 25 Chris Craft Sportsman, you no doubt have some sort of…

Wicker Chairs A Classic Boat “Thing”

Art, Uncategorized

If you are just tuning in today, you will see a story yesterday as breaking news regarding an original set of Wicker-Kraft chairs on ebay. If not, thats okay Here is the link again. YOU CAN SEE IT HERE ON EBAY! CLICK CLICK CLICK! Anyway,…

When Is It Too Hot To Go Boating? Asking For A Friend.

With the current heat wave passing through us, is it safe or even smart to go classic boating? To be honest, I have no idea. Sure, its great to head out into the bay and plop yourself into a swim area, or as you move along the wind breaks…

Cobra 18 # 1 sold! Headed To Katzs For Restoration.

A little birdy told me that Cobra #1 is headed to the king Of Cobras. Okay, it wasn't a birdy it was Seth, we talked on the phone and the Cobra will be in New Jersey soon with the protoype and some other amazing Cobras to be preserved to…

New To Classic Boating? Here Are Some Easy Tips.

Community/Web, Uncategorized

If you have been out on the water this summer, you have no doubt seen a lot of boaters. A LOT! With low fuel prices and being stuck at home. It only makes sense. Boating is a great escape. Classic boating, even better. And you have had a…

Virtual Museum Tour Of Small Watercraft At The Antique Boat Museum

Well it's Friday and time for a virtual visit to The Antique Boat Museum. Today it's a short boat ride and the small craft building. A reminder that fun and recreation are timeless. Enjoy, and get out there for real!

It’s Now Summer, Grab Your Heard, And Get Out There.

Grab your heard and get going. You and your boat are part of the joy of life, and it's wonderful just to see people out on the water. But please none of that group tie together crap, thats just insane. If fact always has been. But thats…

Happy Hot Momma Day!

Ya, I went there. On this sacred day, the...THE, one day a year we honor our mothers and all mothers out there. And how did mothers become mothers? YA.. Hot Mommas. And so we have twisted Mothers Day now into a Babe Day. But hold on. Your…

The 2020 Lake Dorona Virtual Welcome Party! Come On It.

The best part of this party is you can come in your underwear, not shave and smell like a raw onion. We don't care, cause you are here, and there at the same time. We have some special Shrimp, and cheese cubes. Hey we never really promised…

Ta”Virus” Update 1PM – Special Meeting Called

STAY TUNED!!!!! The City of Tavaras FLA. A “Special Meeting” at 2pm today in Tavares for all agencies who are involved in Event planning to attend----They are going to review the CDC guidance as well as the guidance from the Governor and…

Saturday Weigh In. UGH. 40ish Days Til Dora.

Well, I said I would weigh in for better or worse. And yes, I dropped a quick 10lbs the first week. Like I have moved a boat from Florida in the Summer to Lake Tahoe. I dropped a ton of water weight fast. As the weeks marched on though,…

Death And Destruction Lead 2019 Stories. Ugh!

Since it seems that this is the time of year to look back and see what we all talked about, I looked through the stats. And the top stories were of course the Boat explosion. And Joe Turcottes sad death. Which by the way still pisses me…

Running On Fumes

Note to self. When you tell the bartender, make up one of your favorite drinks. Don't. The End.

I Got Nuth’n

I have feared this may happen some day. I got nuth'n. I suppose this happens when you try and take a break and don't have a boat ride to rejuvinate you. And one things for sure, sitting around and being a blob, does only one thing. Makes…

Sloppy Sunday Sausage Day

We have arrived in Higginsville and are getting adjusted to the one hour difference. Surprisingly harder than the usual 3 hour difference when traveling to the West Coast. Ya wake up at 4Am instead of 5 AM then think, ugh, I will just shut…

On The Road To Higginsville HQ

Well we are on our track to the southern hq for a much needed break. It’s supposed to be in the 70s in New Orleans on Christmas Day! Woohoo. Of course right now I am in a hotel room somewhere in Alabama. Hope you enjoy header day. Will …

Warm Thoughts – Just 99ish Days Until Lake Dora

We have officially started the countdown to Lake Dora. Hey, if they can start talking about Christmas Sales in October we can start talking...and dreaming about Lake Dora now. And it couldn't come any sooner. Good lord have you been outside?…

Uggggggggggggh. Shhhhhhhhhh, PLEASE…….

Please, stop breathing so loud. Jim, please call Jaxon, he keeps licking my face to see if I am alive. I can actually feel the air, the Earth move. Can someone please call NASA and have the Earth stop rotating for a bit.It was great to see…

Woohooo, It’s The 2019 Woody Boater Annual Virtual Holiday Party. Come On In.

Welcome, come on in and grab a cocktail, and shrimp. Mfine is doing some bacon is in the smoker and Zip is out back in the car port having a smoke with his brother Len who lives in Omaha. Hey. It is what it is. …

THIS MONDAY! OUR 9th Annual Virtual Holiday Party.

It's that time of year, when we all gather together, get drunk, and say things to family after too many. Yup, Holiday party time. Shockingly this has become "a thing" here at Woody Boater and this year is our 9th one. If you have never made…

Happy Columbus Day, Christopher.

Today we celebrate one of the true Woody Boaters of all time. Here is a painting of Christopher Columbus being grateful the boat didn't break down on the voyage. Little known fact. As he arrived off the coast his transmission gave out and…

Let’s Get This Little Party Started. LIVE From Reedville VA

Dorian is someplace out in the Atlantic up north, we are expecting a beautiful here in little Reedville. THis year the folks went all out to make it a special event involving the entire town. Since yesterday here was grey, and very windy,…

Labor Day Rerun. Hey, I Needed The Day Off Too.

Today we are going to rerun a story from last labor day. Labor Of Love. Why? Cause I am slamming on Sweet Pea for her show debut at the Reedville show. Also getting Stinky back in the water. She is in the water and Running! Screaming and…

Being Blocked In The Comment Section? Me Too!

Over the past weeks we have been dealing with an issue of some and now all being blocked from posting photos in the comment section. This has been beyond frustrating for many and myself. Yes it even blocks me. I OWN THIS DAM SITE! How dare…

David Spade Goes Woody Boating-ish

One of my favorites David Spade of Joe Dirt fame has a new talk show. Ya! At least its a new kinda talk show, but that's not the point of today's story. Today's story is about a small prop, as in film prop, not boat prop, which of course…

I Hate Facebook, HATE HATE HATE HATE!

I have now officially cracked again. The mindless dribble that is Facebook is insane. And more and more crap is uploaded daily that could be helpful to others. now I get it. We use facebook. But you need to make sure your club or business is…

A Heart Warming Film 25 Years In The Making.

You are so gonna need a hanky today after you watch this amazing short film. I promise you that you will go out and want to hug your boat, sign up for Lake Dora next year and call your kids. THIS is what we are all about, Film maker Doug…

The Steve’s Share The 2019 Lake Tahoe Pre-Show.

A huge thanks to fellow Woody Boaters Steve Lapkin and Steve Natale for sharng some of the pre show setup fun at the big 2019 Lake Tahoe Boat Show. This is the largest and most important show on the West Coast, if not the country. Winning…

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