Lily's Launch! Way To Go Chad! Sorry Lily!

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Fellow WoodyBoater and frequent commenter Chad Durren has finally finished and launched his beautiful Chris Craft Utility named after his cute as all get out daughter... From the photos and the beer and Brats this looks like it was a great time....And…
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More Photo's Of Classic Boats. Dear God, My Index Finger Has A Blister On It!

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Thanks to Vance Jochim of the Sunnyland Chapter of the ACBS, you can now spend the rest of the day looking at classic boats. You might want to go to the bathroom first... And stock up on food. Vance has compiled thousands of them in one place....including…
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WoodyBoaters of The Month. Gary Gondek & Family.

I have been talking with Gary all winter, helping him find the perfect 20 ft Chris Craft Custom for himself and family... He has been across the country.. literally from coast to coast in his quest. If you had a 20 ft custom for sale, he saw…
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Very Rare Photo of Chris Smith Found In Pile Of Postcards.

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Chris Smith seen here at the helm, delivering a new Chris Craft to the Martel family at there summer cottage in Naples, Maine. The Martel family is famous for the "Dipsy" candy bars of the early 20's. Only later was it found that Dipsy candy…
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Craig Hartwig's Package…. A Real Show Stopper!

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Sorry Craig, we are talking about your boat and truck! Craig's very very rare 1942 16 foot Chris Craft Barrel Back Hydro has been at the Lake Dora show before. But this year it was the package deal that made my week. Craig had a nice truck…
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Woody Boater Of The Month. Howard Percival Johnson.

One phrase comes to mind when I think of Howard... "What a hoot" I have known Howard for several years now, and he is a true joy to be around. He lives and breaths classic boats and is tireless in his efforts to help drive the hobby to new areas.…
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Joe Martel, On eBay?

This could be your chance to meet Joe Martel in person, or not...maybe it's really a guy with the name Woodbutcher4932...You can almost here his mom and Dad trying to name him...."no honey, I think Jimmy is a nice name.... listen, my fathers…
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Whirlwind Boats!

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It's snowing like a dog here in Woodyboaterville, so I thought why not post a huge story. Here it is from Howard Johnson Jr of Old Time World. More than anyone ever wanted to know about Whirlwind boats. Unless you have one... Happy reading.…
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Gene Porter, Past President Of The ACBS, and This Months WoodyBoater!

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How much higher up on the ladder can one climb in the Antique and Classic Boat world than President of the ACBS? There is no higher step. But... now that Gene is a citizen like the rest of us, Woody Boater of the month is all I have to honor…
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Woody Boater Of The Month. Dale Kocian Of Kocian Intruments.

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It's that time of year. You have everything in place for the launch of your classic boat in the spring. And you need to get the gauges done. But, as you start shopping around, you come to find that it can take up to a year to get the gauges…
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Woody Babe Of The Month

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Is it just me? Thanks to Joel Lemanski and Classic Boat Hardware, we are blessed with the only form of T & A left in the classic boat community. Babes and boats were a mainstay of classic boat advertising. Yet these days we only focus on…
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Kid Rock. A Woody Boater?

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Here ya go, T and A and a Woody Boat...I think all is well in the world now!..... according to the boat buzz crowd, it's a Grand Craft. Funny thing about such a video! I would have not in a million years have ever expected to put Kid Rock and…
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Warren Buffet, Is that You On eBay?

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After yesterdays dramatic sale of the Chris Craft Kit Boat for only $5750A Very Nice Fresh James Craft Kit Boat, Never In The Water.I started snooping around. And hand full of guys are buying up some very nice boats at very good prices. eBay…
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Joltin Joe Being Brought Back To Life!

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Thank god! Someone has stepped up to the plate to bring Joe back to life. As I have always said. Varnish and paint can work miracles! Here is the latest Article on the subject AND a place were you can send mula to make this happen. Now, we just…
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Mike Smith, Roger Smith, Sybil Smith, Don Smith, Chris Smith, Matt Smith, Tammy Smith And Smith Mountain Lake!

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No it's not the Smith family reunion. But it might as well be. I am sure I am leaving out some other Smith's but we're used to it... Smith Mountain Lake is absolutely stunning. The sun is finally coming out, the humidity is almost California…
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Getting Married In Classic Boat Style!

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The only downside to getting married in the Thousand Islands is.... what happens when it rains? I was able to grab this shot of the poor bride being hauled to her reception.. I hope, and not her wedding, on a rainy day... So that is what the…
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The Ladies Dig My Seams!

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Found this old shot on eBay. Thought it was fun. And to my surprise, there they were. The seams. If you look closely near the aft end of the boat, near the guide post, you can see them. Seams opening up. At a local boat show. Was it new? Should…
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Hybrid Classic Boat Shoes.

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Can't decide between Crocs and Top Siders boat shoes. Nothing worse then climbing out of your 1932 triple sport'n lime green crocs! How bout a hybrid version. Here is the latest from Crocs. The Islander. Google it, there are a ton of places…
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Dogs and Classic Boating.

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Funny thing about dogs and what your expectations are. We have several dogs. My wife has a little scrappy Maltese mix mut thing and I have a nice Portuguese water dog. OK, they are the families dogs... but we identify with each dog differently,…
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I Like My Burgee's Faded, Just Like My Jeans.

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I just bought from the Chris Craft Antique Boat Club Look under "from the club" a perfect reproduction of the correct Pre War Burgee for my boat. Actually more like a continuation.. It's stunning. It's the real deal, 100% Cotton, much better…
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Gordon Lightfoot & Classic Boating. Am I The Only One?

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This past weekend was truly a fantasy weekend for me. On Saturday morning I went to the St. Michael's Antique & Classic Boat show, then ran home back to Washington DC to go to a Gordon Lightfoot concert. Yes, he is still alive, and no,…
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Joe DiMaggio's 22 Foot Sportsman Striking Out.

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Thanks to fellow Woody Boater Scott Sawyer for spotting this article in the San Fransisco Chronicle.Joltin' Joe has left Martinez waterfront Kevin Fagan, San Fransico…
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Fellow Woody Boaters, Chris Craft Club, Staying Afloat In Ceder Rapids Flood.

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As many of you have seen on the 6 o'clock news, and the 6:30, 7,8, 11...24 hr news. The Midwest is going through hell. It's one thing to watch on the news and wince and turn the channel and try and watch a re-run of I love Lucy. But for many…
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Are You A Gas Half Full Or Gas Half Empty Person?

You can tell a lot about a person if you watch how they keep there gas tanks filled. It's the little details that tell us about people more than the big things. For example, if you always drain your tank to the last drop, that tells me that…
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Amish Woody Boaters! Skiff Craft.

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Welcome to Skiff Craft, in business since 1904 as the Henry Boat Company. In 1959, the company was renamed Skiff Craft and moved to Ohio. By relocating to Ohio, Local Amish and Mennonite communities are available to custom build each Skiff…
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In Defense Of My Classic Boater Friends, The Seams.

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I was feeling rather defensive about my seams again until I saw this photo on the web that was taken in 1941. So the boat was relatively new when photographed, not a 41 for sure, but newer for the day. As I looked closer at the shot I saw my…
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Woody Boater Of The Month. Al Benton.

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We're would the online Classic boat community be with out Al Benton? Well... up a creek with out knowing what paddle you need...I first met Al the way most folks have, on-line on the Boat Buzz. The Chris Craft Antique Boat Clubs Forum. Whenever…
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Chris Smith Signs Sylvia!

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What a day. Chris Smith, Grandson of Chris Smith the father of Chris Craft, came by and we had a great conversation, he officially christened Sylvia with his touch and signature on the dash. What a great way to re introduce Sylvia to the world.…
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Woody Boater Of The Month. Joe Martell.

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No one has done more to move the Antique & Classic boat community to action more than Joe Martell this month. He has brought a behind the scenes ugly argument in the Antique & Classic boat community to the for front. Joe is the DB Cooper…
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Who is Joe Martell? Story Breaks Record On Chris Craft Antique Boat Club Boat Buzz.

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It all started out as an article in the latest issue of Classic Boating. Preservation vs Restoration Page 24. March - April issue. A very well written article, with lots of knowledgeable information. The story would have stayed in the background…
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Lake County Florida, Classic Boating – Destination of the Month

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Lake County in Central Florida is a treasure of fresh water lakes and rivers that is often overlooked as a destination for Florida visitors. With more than 1,000 lakes and rivers it truly is a water wonderland and a perfect destination…
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It's Brian Robinson Day In Woody Boaterville.

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I, the mayor of Woody Boaterville hand the key to the city to Mr Brian Robinson. He has saved the day. BIG TIME. Thanks to a quick phone call Brian pointed out a flaw in Sylvia's deck. What a keen eye. I have put in two shots of Sylvia. One…
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Ahoy Classic and vintage boat lovers.

Welcome to Woody Blog. Participate in classic wood boat conversation, share your opinion on all things relating to classic and antique boats. We are working on the web site as we blog. Much of the site will contain information gathered here.…
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