Meet Dave Moore Of Northwood Boatworks In Alden Michigan.

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OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERADown a long country road at the end of the driveway lies an absolute Woody Boater paradise and a fantastic guy welcoming you. Funny thing about Michigan, no matter how cold it is up there, and it gets cold, it could quite possibly be the warmest place on earth. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAWe have had some wonderful talks with Dave who by the way is a long time Woody Boater but to be honest, and I am embarrassed for not knowing Northwood Boatworks. It’s like not knowing about one of the cool old family restaurants in town that everyone else knows about. The good news is that we do now. And better yet, Dave has stuff, cool stuff and a passion for doing things right. Really right. As Dave says, “I reproduce the stuff no one does, Al Schinnerer of California Classic Boats reproduces some amazing things, and I reproduce the stuff he doesn’t.” Guys like Dave and Al are a huge part of the foundation of this culture.

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Wood steering wheels

Dave is well known for his award winning Chris Craft Tripples and other models. But today, we are here to drool and shop for very cool Chris Craft Fuel Sticks redone from a factory one Dave has, How about some remanufactured padels? Lovett Bilge pumps,rebuilt and tested.

LOVETT PUMPS (4)

Fuel pumps, Pike poles, elbows, dash plaques, all redone for concourse boats and in stock.

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Standard equipment oil cans, Padels

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Pike poles!

 

Fuel Sticks CHris Craft

Two original sticks and a reproduction

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In may sizes. From 12 Diameter tanks to 16, 18 inch ones are in the works

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Lots of fuel sticks, these are printed with a specail two stage ink that is not effected by fuel. These are all hand made and Dave has to get them printed witch is a feat unto its self. The hours spent on reproducing these parts is truly a work of love. If you have a Chris Craft you need a stick!

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Need a 1930 Convertable Sedan Top?., Dave’s got one just hanging around!

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Maybe you need a 1926 California Top?

Feel free to email Dave for stuff. His email is on the website as is the phone number.

FLAME ARRESTERS (1)

Flame arresters. Milk crates to!

REBUILT CHY WATER PUMPS (2)

Rebuilt Chrysler Water pumps!

Here is a note from Dave. By the way, Dave uses all caps for everything.

“HI MATT,  WHEN I REPLICATE SOMETHING I GO ALL THE WAY. IF ITS WORTH DOING THEN IT WORTH DOING RIGHT. I DO NOT MAKE HALF REPLICAS, SO EVERYTHING ON THE STICKS ARE RECREATED AS THEY WERE.

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Reproduction maple Paddles

THE 1920’S -30’S MAPLE  PADDLES SELL FOR $225.00 VARNISHED, THE POST WAR (PREWAR WILL BE AVAIL. SOON)

PIKE POLES SELL FOR $225.00 VARNISHED REPRODUCTION CLIPS FOR PADDLE AND PIKE POLE $18.00 EA.  ALSO AVAIL NEW COTTON ENSIGNS, SEWN, 20X30 AND 18X24.

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I JUST THREW IN A DASH NAME PLATE I ALSO REPRODUCE JUST FOR FUN. REGARDS DAVE”

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16 replies
  1. Troy in ANE
    Troy in ANE says:

    Now that it I know where to get on the stick I guess I better get over and measure the tank.

    Nice work Dave!

  2. Greg Lewandowski
    Greg Lewandowski says:

    After your story on fuel sticks last week, I called Dave to place an order. We had a great conversation, and found out we have several mutual friends in the Michigan chapter. When Dave has my sticks ready, I am planning a road trip to Torch Lake to visit more with him at his shop. This story has me even more excited to see his shop!

  3. Dennis Mykols
    Dennis Mykols says:

    I literally stumbled on to Dave’s property one day visiting customers up in that area a few years back. I saw a couple of small directional signs (very small) that kinda of lead me to his driveway. His shop is way back from the road, so you got to be looking for this place to get there. BUT when you arrive, it is like pulling up into the 1950’s or 1960’s. Dave was very kind and eager to stop working on what he was doing and just talk boats. Todays pictures take me back to that day, and reminds me to revisit Dave this Summer to have a cup of coffee, and sniff the varnish. Thanks for todays trip to the Michigan North Country

  4. Tom
    Tom says:

    Yeah. Take off your spelling/grammar critic hat before you even click on this site! LOL.. Leave it on the dock.

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