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…
Read more

Meanwhile On Lake Tahoe

Looks like they are loading in at Obexers for the big Tahoe Show this weekend. We will be juggling between Clayton and Tahoe as Ship happens! Stay tuned.  
Read more

Hot Dog! It’s The Weekend. Get Out There Early And Late.

Gotta say, every time I open the door to go out side here in Virginia I gasp. YEEEIKES! In fact it's hotter here than it is in New Orleans. And sadly the food is not as good! So all you can do about it is go early and late boating. But no…
Read more

Beat The Heat Wave In Classic Style.

You remember back in the winter how much you missed those warm summer days? Just a reminder, so drink up gallons of water, and get out there. After all if you are moving out on the water, nature does kinda keep you cool. For the next couple…
Read more

Great, Now I Am A Flake, Time Waster and Picture Collector!

Yesterday I got an email from a guy who knows a guy, who was told I might be the guy who would love and worship an un restored Yellow Jacket Boat. Free. But he wanted to talk on the phone first. Okay, I get that. Fair. But I had been and was…
Read more

Is It Not A Knot? Or Not Knot? We Are Launching An Investigation And Sale!

Yesterdays story on the Tarp Find Prototype Cobra erupted into a back and forth about an insulting  comment made regarding the quality of wood and craftsmanship of the work being done on the Cobra. The reason why it became somewhat contentious.…
Read more

Road Trip Fun-ish

Sorry, no boat photos today. You can blame a metal something in the middle of the highway that shredded a rear tire. We were all set for a hail Mary drive home from New Orleans to Reedville. And BAMA. Somewhere  between Alabama and Georgia.   Such…
Read more

BREAKING TARP FIND NEWS – Could This Screw Be One Of The Ultimate Barn Finds In Classic Boat History?

This is a Robertson head screw. It was a common screw head on boats back in the day. But we don't see a bunch of them on Chris Crafts from the 1950's So why is it on the Tarp Find Cobra? TOMORROW we break the news. No more teasing, because this…
Read more

Great, Just Great, Now The ACBS Is Even Using Our Typos!

Typos. I am the king of them. We even have a dictionary on the topic in the ABOUT section. In some ways it's the only unique thing left for us here at WoodyBoater. And since the ACBS seems to be on a borrowing mission these days with their…
Read more

Did Anyone Know Hitler?

Yesterday, I received a question form a teacher, no doubt a history teacher regarding something that was told to him about Chris Craft and Hitler. Apparently Hitler was ticked off about Chris Craft. And executed some folks about it. Now,…
Read more

I Am Not Going To Say Anything Today.

My mother used to say, if you can't say anything nice about someone, don't say anything at all. So today. I am not going to say a word. I am going to go out on my boat and just shake my head is true disappointment at the sad end to uniqueness…
Read more

Introducing “Swell Time” The New Term Used For The Start Of The Classic Boat Season

Yesterday we had a fun day naming the opposite of Last Gasp Week, which so well captures the essence of one last breath of boating late in the fall. And now we have a new term. SWELL TIME! Thanks to Dick Dow for the name. He wins a pack…
Read more

1972 21′ Boston Banana Whaler Show Winner On Ebay!

, ,
I know for many of you Boston Whalers are a major go to boat. Myself included. I LOVE them, and have owned about every cool model made. In a sense they were the family boat, of the day. Many of us had our first real boating experience on…
Read more

Best Buddies Day

Yesterday I snuck out of the office and drove home for the weekend. Hey, some weeks are 7 day work weeks and when you get the chance you take it. So I did. And with spring springing up, the Boatress and I grabbed some buddies and headed…
Read more

I Bought The Ultimate Party Cruiser. She Needs A Name.

Well, the cruiser lust got the best of me the other day. And man oh Manischewitz this is the most fun thing I have found on ebay ever. Laugh all you want. No really, laugh, cause this is fun and cool all in the same swig. Looks to me as…
Read more

Are We All Sexist Pigs?

Well... Yesterdays story on Ink clot Babes caused some drama for sure. Emails and some unsubscribers. I suppose touching on the topic of the use of Women as models caused some folks to check out! You all know that we are talking about ads…
Read more

Don’t Be A Douche – A Good Old Fashion Rant.

, ,
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…
Read more

Happy Boatress Day!

One of the most wonderful things about the Classic boat world, is that it's a couple, family sort of community. Everyone loves a boat ride, and even though I get all geeky about Reed & Prince screws, the joy of a warm sunset ride, can…
Read more

The Non PC Advice As To Were To Stay And Eat In Lake Dora.

I am sure some of you are thinking, hey, I need a place to stay if I am gonna have some fun at Lake Dora this spring. We have been going for over a decade and here is the truth as to what we have found. 1. There is a hotel at the show. Its…
Read more

I Killed The Classifieds Page!

I am done! That's It! If you have been to the classified page lately? Wait, no you haven't, I killed it a week ago and no one even noticed. Anyway if you had, you would see that it's a train wreck and all messed up. Why? Because its a crappy…
Read more

Boat Buzz Hacked!-UPDATE! FIXED – ALL IS SAFE IN THE WORLD AGAIN!

If you were offended by the ad we ran the other day, DO NOT GO TO THE BOAT BUZZ right now. Its been hacked with porn. Of course now all of you are going to click over to the buzz. I am sure this is temporary and the site has been worked on.…
Read more

The Best Craigslist AD EVER! Read It Fast Before It’s Taken Down! NOT FOR YOUR KIDS TO READ!

WARNING, the seller has a very clear way of emoting. If its taken Down, the ad is copy and pasted. But its so much better seeing it in real form. Dang this sucker does not hold back. I would be scared to go up there. Maybe M-Fine can. Bring…
Read more

California Sausage – I Need To Go On A no Sausage Diet Soon.

,
Well, sorry, sausage again. But according to the stats I am not the only one that likes some good yummy sausage. Now, I need to explain today. See, I am getting over west coast time now. I don't transition well in the time area since I get…
Read more

Save Me Sausage!

Okay, I am out on the West Coast in LA on a TV shoot and my internal clock is all messed up, so in order to make the east coast deadline, stories have to go out around 4AM east coast time, which means I am half focused. Which actually could…
Read more

Official Notification On The Lake Dora Show! Just 3 Months-ish Away

For those of us looking forward to the Lake Dora Show, below is an official letter regarding the show.It's long, and explains all that will be going on, so sit down and grab a cup of Joe. Or two, or three... Dear Fellow Boaters: Time…
Read more

Nuth’n But Road!

We are headed home, and Ruby despite all our efforts loves to escape her area in the car. So stay tuned, Woody Boater is all open to the comment gods today. I wonder where it will go? Dog saftey harnous's, driving? Or? And happy header…
Read more

Slow Internet And Good Food.

You might be wondering why Woody Boater is a little wonky these days. Late stories, stories that are rushed, and a little more clumbsey than normal. Also the emails come in a day late because they go out at 8 Am east coast time, and I am…
Read more

I AM A CHRIS – CRAFT

Yesterday Jim Staib put this old original name plate in the comment section. Now, one may see a gold/grey treasure from the past that fits your very early Chris Craft, but this tag has far far more going for it. It's a window into the heartfelt…
Read more

Let’s Get This Party Started! – 2018 8th Annual Virtual Holiday Party!

Here we go! It's that time of year again. We have some amazing treats for all of you this year. Live Music, great food and plenty of varnish elixir. Just show up in the comment section and say hi dee ho! So with out further adoooo,  let'…
Read more

Am I Addicted To My Woody Boat?

You may think I am kidding around. I am not. And I think I might have a problem. See there is this thing called "Inhalant Addiction". See, not kidding, it's a real thing. Not just kids smelling spray paint or glue. But old white guys smelling…
Read more

The Antique Boat Museum Is Getting Ready For The Big Christmas Parade In Clayton Today!

The fun part of living in Woodyboaterville is in this alternate universe, the ABM is always open. Even though in human form closed for the season. There is a small crew of folks up there though that keep the museum going, and participate…
Read more

The Antique Boat Museum Sends Us Some Chilling Images!

Thanks to "The Antique Boat Museum" in Clayton NY for sharing some chilling images from the Museums Collection. It's always heart warming to know that Woody Boating goes on 365 days a year if you use your imagination!  Here is the story…
Read more

What Time Is It?

On Thursday I was living on East Coast time. Left for a 5 hr flight to the West coast. Which took 2 hours. Because of the time difference, then turned around and got on the plane yesterday and a 5 hr flight was 8 hours. Tracking with me here?…
Read more

The ACBS Land Grab. A Good Thing?

If you read the minutes of the ACBS meetings, it's clear that one way the ACBS is going to survive the change of how people interact with clubs, is to create a center/hub of communications. In other words a management or ad agency for other…
Read more

A Funky Lake Cumberland Post Card Opens Up A Universe.

While paroozing eBay the other day I saw this funky post card of an old marina lodge. on the back was lake Cumberland Lodge. Now I also did some digging and what do ya know. Its still there. And heck still has that dang phone booth. Gotta…
Read more

Tampa Thunderbolt For Sale On eBay!

If you are in the market for a worthy project, THIS IS ONE OF THEM! Hands down one of the dream boats, a 1937 Thunderbolt. Looks like a project stopped in the middle, new chrome, engine rebuilt, and looks like has all the parts. Which is…
Read more

Going Out For Some Color This Weekend?

It's getting a little crispy cold out there. This could be the last gasp weekend for many? Some already. We here in VA are somewhat lucky that we have still some warm what the hell days coming. My end of season usually happens near the end…
Read more

No Power, No Phone, No Story

You get bacon today. We had a visitor named Michael last night and he trashed the place. No power, and yes we have a generator but no internet. And no cell service so we have driven 20 miles away to get a cell bar! And no power either. Michael…
Read more

Mr Old Props!

Thanks to fellow Woody Boater Eric Zelman for sending us in his "Road Trip" Fun to Propville... A small town on the way to Woodyboaterville... Take it away Eric.. As I continue to slowly progress on the ’62 Lake n’ Sea it was time…
Read more

Breaking News – Don Danneberg Is NOT Dead.

I love when stories get a life, and in this case a death of their own. If you read the story and comments from yesterday you will see that at some point, some person tried to sell one of Don's amazing books for $1,700 by telling the buyer that…
Read more

Dam It! The ACBS Takes The High Road! I Hate That! AWARDS!

As true to form the ACBS has taken the high road and Dan sent me the list of winner just now. Dam it. I hate when others take the high road. Leaves me looking like the back room jerk. Well played Dan. I know you are exhausted. And of course…
Read more

Enough Of The AC…BS

Well, today's story was supposed to be a wonderful one on how fantastic the "Boat The Blue" event was. Records shattered, close to 800 free boat rides given. And it was. A HUGE shout out to the Michigan Gang who did an amazing job. Of course…
Read more

Port Huron Or Bust!

Well, they made it. 280 miles in a 25 Sportsman. Marian E. one of Alex Watson's dream boats and it's crew of Woody Boater Boobs made it. And the crew was there in Port Huron to greet them. Ugh, I was jealous of the fun at the show, but this…
Read more

Going To Port Huron From Hessel By Boat. A Chris-Craft Tradition – Plus They Are Are Cruisin Around

To add to the misery of all this Florence crap. I can't just sit back and pretend all my pals are having fun. I have to see all the photos and talk about what a great time everyone else is having. This is like some sort of torture.  Everyone…
Read more

The Calm Before The Storm

Today has been spent running back and forth to the boat ramp and tucking away the fleet. The only poor vessel left out there is Sweet Pea who has weathered many a storm. The good news, if there is such a thing in situations like this…
Read more

Carla, Florence and Smith Mountain Lake Update!

While the gang is all up in Michigan having fun, we thought it might be a good time to update everyone on the news of the week. Yes, there are other events and things happening around Woodyboaterville. First off, Carla is doing far…
Read more

LIVE From Port Huron..Okay, Algonac, Well Really Harsens Island

As I sit fixed watching the spaghetti noodles of Florence slowly creep across the Atlantic to my doom, the rest of WoodyBoaterville has already left town and is up in Michigan at the Boat the Blue Poker run in Algonac. We have made the call…
Read more

A Public Service Announcement From The Boat The Blue Crew! MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A TICKET!

You know we are getting official now, no more hype. Wait. That's boring. How about this. In what is to be the largest and most SPECTACULAR boat show in decades if not all time. We bring you the amazing list of amazement that the Boat the…
Read more