Un-Friending Facebook!

Well, it finally happened, Facebook has gone off the rails and the other day,I deleted my personal Facebook account. As to the WoodyBoater facebook account with over 17,000 likes, we are keeping that, but will not be feeding it anymore. We need…
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He Has Plans, But First, Needs Plans?

Fellow Woody Boater John Gage sent us in this cool story on his special Kit Boat built by two engineers, talk about doing it right. Take it away John. This boat is a 1951 kit boat that was built by a couple of engineers from Chrysler…
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A Classic Wat Is Het Question!

Think it's a typo? Okay, the chances are not in my favor, but this What Iz It Story is all the way from the Netherlands. So, that's supposed to be What is it in Dutch. Of course I have no idea if its right. Here is the note and images from…
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A No Reserve Auction By Mecum, You Think I Could Buy One For A Buck?

Now, first off, this collection is very very cool, and we like the folks at Mecum. But. The last huge no reserve auction ( Warner Auction) they did had a small bit of drama behind the scenes.  So, I suppose it's like the rest of the culture.…
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Is That What That Strap On Her Hat Is For?

While looking through a 1939 Chris Craft Catalog I got through ebay the other day, I noticed this photo. And thought. Mmmm? I wonder if that strap on a yacht hat like that is usable in this way? Or at least it was intended to be used this…
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Woody Boater See’s The Light. We Are Changing Our Name To Pontoon Boater!

Happy Easter! Thats right, yesterday we spent the day on a Pontoon boat and to be honest. I get it. it was fun, had a party, and didnt have to clean it, or even care. I was able to go boating and no one waved or bothered me asking about…
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Bang Bang, You’re Boating?

Got a boat named Bullet? Or nicknamed Gunny? Shoot off your mouth a lot? Wait? That name is taken. Cough cough.. Okay, how about a former Police boat? Moonshiner boat? Well, thanks to ebay you can now have the perfect boat light? Never…
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Kinda Live-ish – Report In From St. Johns River Cruise North

From reports on the Southbound trip it was a mess weather wise, so its fantastic news thanks to fellow Woody Boater Gary Van Tassel for sharing this update on the Northbound River Cruise. Take it away! Thanks Woody, Monday was chilly,…
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It’s Sausage Day, Made Up From The Scraps Of The Lake Dora Show.

Well, it was a week ago we arrived in Taveres and were ready for some t shirt sell'n and water fun'n. Wow. Time goes by fast...until its around October and then it just stops. but as we always do, we have at least one day of fun unconnected…
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They Ain’t Stoppin In Florida!

Looks like the  Harrison's, Funk's, Hall's,and the Dickes decided to make a week or more out of the Lake Dora Show. A smart idea and as luck would have it, the right week to pick.Reports were that the St Johns trip before was a wash out, but…
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YNOT Take Another View Of The Lake Dora Show?

Today we take a different point of view on the Lake Dora show through the eyes of the LaDonnes of YNOT Yachts. I am not sure how they even took one photo since all saw of them was out on the water giving rides, rides and more rides. Woohoo,…
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It Happened, It Actually Happened. You Know What They Say?

Now, I am going to just say right now, that this may seem like its made up, but I swear to the gods of Varnish that what I am about to tell you is the honest truth. Now, we all know that the Harrison's from time to time..... Here on Woody…
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The Big Palm Gardens News Out Of Lake Dora!

As we promised we are here to report some amazing news regarding our hang out, The Palm Gardens on the Dead River. Now, for those of you that have been there this will make sense and to those  who have no idea what we are talking about,…
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The Next Day After The First Day At Lake Dora 2018

As promised the fantastic weather and the boats all showed up yesterday. The two temp docks are full, and the show grounds started hopp'n mid day Friday.  We were able to shut the store for a couple hours and took a great boat ride through…
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The Day Before The Big Day At Lake Dora 2018

Well, the Florida sunny and warm welcome did not disappoint.As usual the gang here is beyond amazing and has the show running like clock work. The land display is full, with over 65 boats registered and there are two.. TWO temporary docks…
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Well, Hello Lake Dora, It’s So Nice To See You Again!

Well, we did it, we escaped Toby and were able to make it to Lake Dora right around dinner time. Just in time for some amazing Cuban food and a good nights sleep. We drove past the show area and everything is ready to go. It is strange…
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There Is Something Strange Happening

There is this thing in the air that is very bright and causing me to break out in a sweat. I kinda recall this from a long time ago. But I don’t  t recall the sweating and my eyes hurt. I find myself squinting now.  The good news is I am…
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Sunshine!

To all you that are still waiting or now stuck! We told you so.
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Will We Make It?

Well, well, change of plans, we left at 9PM and made it too NC hopefully ahead of the storm. I had to wait last night for the Boatress who was flying in from Hawaii. Hopefully we stayed ahead of it all and behind all the Tornados and wind storms…
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Mother Nature Ramps Up The Heat To Entice You To Come To Lake Dora!

So ya still thinking of sitting around the house this weekend? Idiot! Ya, I said it. So let me get this right, you would rather sit at home in a snow storm. The third one in a month or so, or just get in your car. NOW, and head South. NOW!…
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The Last Chance Day To Get Ready For Lake Dora In Jimmy’s Barn!

Yesterday was the day. The last day to get ready for this weeks big Southern migration of Woody Boaters to Lake Dora. We spent the day finishing up some winter jobs and getting Termite Terror ready. Good thing we checked stuff out. Dead…
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Following Jim Staib – It’s A Thing Now!

We are not even at Lake Dora yet, and the new Woody Boater app is already bringing us new entertainment that would not even been possible last year. Following people and there little red flag on the explore map. Who knew this would be a…
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Need A Fun Place To Eat While At The Lake Dora Show? The Woody Boater App Has You Covered.

Appy St Patrick's Day! Signed up for the app yet? Right now we are looking darn close to 600 folks. Both Android and Iphone versions are working. Even Jim Staib figured out his "issue" he did not have his settings set right. If you don't…
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Is There A Dock In The Lake?

A huge thanks to long time fellow Woody Boater and Pal Christopher Wise for sending us all an update from Lake Dora. Christopher is also the big go to guy for Dock work in the Tavares Lake Dora area.As you may or may not know, the show organizers…
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Going To Lake Dora Is More Than Just Going To A Show, It’s A Tradition.

If you think that going to Lake Dora in the spring is going to just another boat show, you are missing the real magic of the weekend. See, its not a show, it's the beginning of the season, its the time we all gather to talk about the long…
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Lake Dora Schedule of Events. First Event, Get In Your Car!

Are you still on the fence about coming to lake Dora next week? Well, Lets try this. STEP ONE, Let go! Thats right, just go out to the driveway and get in your car/truck, lawn mower, whatever. Turn the key. There, you are almost there. Back…
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Lake Dora Woody Boater Store Stuff Is Getting Ready!

Here we go, the boxes of Woody Boater Store stuff are coming in and getting packed up for the big trip to Florida. And we have hats, lots of variety in hats. We even have a couple kids ones. And the all new Varinishers Sanding Club T's,…
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The Plaid Rocket Is Ready For Lake Dora. Are You?

If you are restoring your boat you know how amazing this is. The speed and perfection of this restoration is crazy fast. And here are the results, just in time for Lake Dora. The drama of will the boat be done in time this year isn't there.…
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Dear Ebay, What The Hell? You Are Destroying Classic Boating!

So in my never ending ebay stalking I clicked on one my search terms. "Classic Boats" And look what comes up as the first three samples. That's right. Pontoon boats. WTF? I knew this would happen. It all started with that seemingly dumb…
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By Never Ending Popular Demand! Flags!

So are you the one that's been squawking about wanting a WoodyBoater flag? Well, we have some good news and maybe some bad. The good news is we made some flags. Sons of varnish flags. The bad news. They will only be in Florida so guess what.…
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Lake Dora Docks Are Getting Ready! Are You?

We just got these images in from Lake Dora and its all good news. The temporary docks are ready to go in. The Sunnyland Chapter is going all out to keep the party going. Are you? made plans yet? WHAAAAAT? No? Times up. It's party time. For…
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Pre Dora Appdate!

We have a Pre Dora Appdate, not to be confused with Pia Zadora, who by the way is doing well. In case you were concerned. She brought me such happiness back in the day. But can she make the Android version of the new Woody Boater App work?…
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Sunnyland UPDATE! Land Display At Capacity!

We have an update from Terry Fiest regarding the Lake Dora show and how its all going.Are you coming, looks like regardless of the dock damage many are showing up to show support and have fun. Honestly, for two years I have forgotten to even…
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Rare Photos Find Perfect Home – With The Boat!

Through some more over the top detective work, we have found the boat some of the rare photos are of. Chris Craft IV is at Muller Boatworks being completely restored for fellow WoodyBoater John Allen. This is an amazing boat and even more…
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Did You Know Jerry Lewis Sued Chris – Craft? Did You Care?

While we are still out of power, One house in a sea of outages, it will be a while. While I keep the wood stove cranking, and generator fueled. We have at least Internet and enough power to run some small. We did notice this little thing…
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Insane Wind, Downed Power Lines – Woody Boater Plows On!

If you live on the East coast, you felt it. Or still feeling it. Crazy winds, and for many in the North East, snow and rain. We here in Reedville just had very very powerful winds. Fences blown down, bridges closed, tree's boats torn from…
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Saving A Rare Dart Jr. – A Harsh Reminder About Our Passion!

Thanks to the good folks at Ramsey Bros Restorations we have some real drama to talk about today instead of a Pontoon boat on a cover of a magazine. This is real drama and a sober reminder that ship happens. The boat is a VERY…
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Colony Canal In Algonac Back In The Day

Too bad there isn't a reason this year to go visit the good folks up in Michigan, so we thought we would share some nice old photo of the Colony Canal in Algonac. For many up there, this is now a row of house and a neighborhood, and home…
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Docks At Dora! Great Breaking News!

Thanks to long time fellow Woody Boater Terry Fiest and head of the Sunnlyland show, for sending us in this great news from Lake Dora. SUNNYLAND NEWS FLASH The Sunnyland Show is rapidly approaching and you will not want to miss this spectacular…
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SCAM ALERT – That Dam Classified Page!

Today we got a bunch of scam emails requesting more information on classified ads. THEY ARE A SCAM. Its a classic version of an old scam. No one asks about do you take a cashiers check. DO NOT RESPOND!  Thanksyou now we may all return to…
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A Bachelor Contestant Resorts To A Woody Boat To Trap Her Man? Will It Work?

Thanks to an unnamed source, ( Protecting his manhood) we have this short clip from an up coming episode of the bachelor. AHHHHHHH, Okay, is it over? Has our world now become part of the reality hell of cable TV at its worst?  And…
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Timeless Distress Signals

We all know the "Wave" is a timeless signal of joy and but did you also know that waving both arms setting of flairs is also a timeless gesture? now just in case you think our app has replaced such things, we have here a timeless poster…
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Update And List Of Lost Boats – Antique Boat Shop Fire, And A Truly Inspiring Idea To Help

We just got an update from Fellow Woody boater Jeff Funk who sent us this wonderful note below. We had a fantastic comment from Fellow Woody Boater Don Hardy from McCall Boat Works in Idaho, who offered up some grey boats to replace the…
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Appy New Years! The Future Of Woody Boater Is Here.

For those of you still trying to deal with the change of the Woody Boater design 5 years ago, you may want to leave the room. But take your phone with you. Yes, the mobile one, not the old avocado one screwed to the wall. That's art now.…
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Dodge Water Car Book On Ebay! Get Out Your Wallet.

I guess if we are paying $300 for a Chris Craft Pin, a $750 for a special book that you gotta have is a no brainer. Now, Okay, trust us, if you own a 1927 Dodge Water car you just won the lottery. Its actually priceless, since they only…
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Merry Christmas From All Of Us At WoodyBoater. Okay, Ya Ya, What Ya Get?

In what is becoming another tradition here at WoodyBoater, we use our Christmas well wishes to brag on our bounty. You can pretend youre an adult other places, but here we know that if you got a fun classic boat gift under the tree, you…
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Welcome To The 7th Annual WoodyBoater Virtual Holiday Party!

Welcome! Come on in, and grab a drink, and all the Spam and chicken on a stick you can cram into your virtual belly. Over eating, and drinking are encouraged since you wont be virtually driving home. Just be careful to not get sick all over…
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It’s Two,Two Barn Finds In One!

Fellow Woody Boater Andreas Reissmann sent us in this onece in a lifetime barn find, and the restoration that followed. This is the time of year when we need these sorts of stories. Hope you enjoy! Take it away Andreas! I regularly…
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