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The Bob Speltz Legacy Lives On At The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum Story by Dave Bortner Photos by Jim Arneson & Dane Anderson A couple of things Tom Juul said today in his BSLOL (Bob Speltz Land-O-Lakes) Winter Workshop tech session at the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum really resonated with me. One, to those of
... Read more.This past Lake Dora show was to us here one of the best events of the past Lake Dora events. But, it down in size, both at the gate and with vendors. Gas prices are way below the norm, the weather was amazing, and the event was well publicized online and locally on Fox Orlando
... Read more.TODAY ON WOODY BOATER WE ARE TIPPING OUR CAPS to our friend Kerry Price. Kerry is a true gentleman and I am proud to call him my friend. One of the many highlights of the Woods and Water 2015 pre-events last September was to once again spend some time with Kerry – and to finally
... Read more.That’s right, you read the headline right. This is an jaw dropping model by clearly one of the top speed boat model makers on planet earth. Oh, sure I bet there is someone on Jupiter that may do a version of THUNDERBIRD like this. But just try and see that one. We are working on
... Read more.THE SUBJECT OF REPRODUCTION OR REPLICA WOODEN BOATS always generates a lively debate among classic boating enthusiasts. Almost everyone has an opinion about reproduction boats, depending on their view of the hobby. One of our jobs here at Woody Boater is to keep you, our viewers, up to date on the trends & advancements in
... Read more.TODAY WE HAVE TWO GREAT LIVE-ISH REPORTS to remind us that the weather on the west coast was perfect for classic boating this weekend. The two farm-fresh reports came in from fellow Woody Boater Ron Stevenson (reporting in from the Mahogany & Merlot show on Lake Chelan, Washington) and fellow Woody Boater Hamster (reporting in
... Read more.Thanks to Woody boater Christopher Stang for sending in this wonderful story from South Carolina, reminding us that the best boating of the year is right now! Take it away Christopher. Beaufort Trip 2015 While everyone was enjoying what looked to be a spectacular week at Woods and Water, a couple of us down south
... Read more.TODAY WE ARE FEATURING THE WONDERFUL PHOTOGRAPHY OF BRAD THORNBERG who was on hand for the Woods and Water 2015 show at Gull Lake. Brad attended the show with C. Ben Thuringer – Vice President and Lodge Manager of Madden’s on Gull Lake, the host hotel for the week-long event. Together Brad and Ben give
... Read more.When Jimmy & I first arrived at Gull Lake, we had the pleasure of spending some quality time with host and Bar Harbor owner John Allen. During that conversation John said (and I quote:) “We’re Minnesotans, Hospitality is in our DNA.” Then as the Woods and Water events continued, it seemed like every time we
... Read more.REPORTING LIVE FROM THE BAR HARBOR SUPPER CLUB at Gull Lake, Minnesota – the 2015 Woods and Water Boat Show is now under way! It absolutely jam-packed with classic boats from around the country. Stay tuned for more daily updates from Bar Harbor. Texx ______________
... Read more.DATELINE THURSDAY – 2015 WOODS AND WATER AT GULL LAKE, MINNESOTA: The day started out slow due to drizzle in the morning, that was suppose to end but didn’t. Over 100 people travelled to the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria for a tour of the amazing museum and were treated to guest speakers Tony
... Read more.THREE RARE CHRIS-CRAFT 25′ SPORTSMANS will be on hand for the Woods and Water show this weekend in Minnesota. Three of the original six produced by Chris-Craft at the plant in Holland, Michigan – and finished in the Algonac plant. This is a great story – Texx The “Special Sportsman” of 1949 Story & Photos
... Read more.Breaking News out of Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport! Under threatening skies – Woody Boater publisher Matt Smith arrives in Minnesota for the 2015 Woods and Water Boat Show. If the poor weather continues, we will be buying him a ticket on the next plane out so we can get our perfect fall weather
... Read more.TODAY IN PART 2.2 OF OUR STORY ON THE HISTORY AND OUTSTANDING RESTORATION OF EVANGELINE – Brian Robinson reflects on her early racing days when the special order 1924 33′ Hacker was owned by Mr. Henry Ford. Then the final Liberty engine installation, water test and successful debut at the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance last
... Read more.Well, one thing is for sure. Invite Woody Boater to your show and it will rain. That seems to be the curse of 2015. The good news is that rained out shows are always fun because you are basecly sitting around and chatting it it up with pals you haven’t seen in a while. The
... Read more.IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU GET AN INVITATION to go for a ride in a 1930 30′ Hackercraft Triple. But when you’re in the right place at the right time, and the stars are aligned perfectly, when the opportunity arises – Don’t hesitate! Just say YES! That’s what happened yesterday afternoon when Dane Anderson and
... Read more.SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE – And the first big in-water boat show of the season in Minnesota is also a sign that summer has officially arrived. The 28th Annual Whitefish Chain Antique & Classic Wood Boat Rendezvous at Moonlite Bay once again offers up some premium classic boats. As we have learned over the years,
... Read more.AS THE WOODY BOATER AUDIENCE CONTINUES TO GROW, we recognize that a certain segment of that audience may be new to the antique & classic boating hobby. It wasn’t long after we first became involved in the hobby that we learned of Bob Speltz and the enormous contribution he made to the sport & hobby
... Read more.IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN when the popular winter boats shows are held around the country. This is an opportunity for marine manufacturers and suppliers to unveil their new models and present their latest equipment to the boating public. Celebrating 43 years – this year the Minneapolis Boat Show filled the Minneapolis Convention Center
... Read more.Like I always say, if you have a disaster, don’t cry, take pictures. I am not sure if I am all there, since when this happened, all I did was laugh. Then cursed, and then, click, click, click. Thats what doing Woody Boater is like now. All I saw was a story. Content. Beautiful disaster
... Read more.It’s hot, muggy, a reminder that Michigan is the place to be. Algonac in a week ish. We are also thrilled to announce that Wayne and George Butler will be joining me and Stinky for the trip. You may not see Wayne but look at your photos after the show. Trust me, he will somehow
... Read more.No! No! No! This is what happens when you don’t vaccinate your Jet Ski, and Pontoon boat. THIS! THIS! THIS! I hope you all are happy! All of you that own these and go out “un protected boating” this is what happens. WTH!!!! Now we have to deal with 14 year olds going 60mph with
... Read more.Longtime fellow Woody Boater “Fredster” reported in from Montana, now I am not sure what sort of oxygen deprivation is going on here. But something is starting to emerge from the mountains of Montana. Hide your womens! Just sayn. Here is the report while we wait on Kent and Bob to report in from this
... Read more.As horrific as the pandemic has been on the planet, like anything, it’s brought us positive things. Sorry, it’s my curse, I see the positive in everything. Sadly traveling to see our friends and loved ones is almost impossible, but on a positive note, I have explored many of the areas around me. Like my
... Read more.It’s with a heavy, heavy heart we report the passing of a true and loyal Woody Boater. Miss Scarlet who was always ready for a boat ride and road trip. Scarlet never, NEVER left Jimmy’s side. Work, play, eating out. You name it, Scarlet was there. To say she will be missed is an understatement
... Read more.We got this report in from Kentucky Wonder and Charles Mistele from the snazzy Hilton Head show. The best part. Amazing photos. We are gonna try something new… Official Captions and Unofficial ones. Now there are a lot of fancy cars, so no bitching please. But some of the boat guys showed up to
... Read more.From time to time this subject comes up in the bowels of the comment section. Someone takes a shot at Woody Boater regarding most of our stories being about Chris Craft. Well, is that true, or Russian fake news being spread? Well. It is true. Most of the stories here do contain a chris craft.
... Read more.I pray you have been tuning in and enjoying the fun that’s been happening here on Woody Boater live from the Big Alex bay event. Well, its now turning into Woodstock, or better yet Woodystock! We have a thing happening with more artists among us. Today, the YNOT Yachts gang is gonna jam a bit
... Read more.Since no real news has come in from the big Clayton show, we thought we would try and do what we do best. Make some up. We did get the wonderful Kent O. Smith Jr photo of SNAIL in the water. Which is cool and just plain mean since its more of a tease than
... Read more.I just watched a wonderful report on loneliness on CBS Sunday Morning. Turns out that loneliness is an epidemic, and can be more deadly than smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Whats to blame? Social Media. I will say hit struck a nerve for sure, since I suppose here, are part of the problem, and solution.
... Read more.If you are into saving the planet, have we got an idea here on Woody Boater. See plastic trash is literally killing the ocean, Plastic is a wonderful product that can be, and has been formed into everything we touch in our lives. And if you watched the latest 60 minutes story, recycling is not
... Read more.Long time fellow Woody Boater Dave Bortner from Freedom Boat Service reports in in a wonderfully produced short video from the past Gull Lake Show at Bar Harbor Supper Club. You may recall this was home to the big Woods & Water event several years back, and is the home base to some big guns
... Read more.Well, it seems like we are doing a full report on Woody Boater this weekend. I will try and pepper gratuitous pictures of your favorite boats to keep the story moving. Yesterday some asked about readers and what they read, where are they from and where do they go. So here goes. Hey you asked.
... Read more.Thanks to the Sierra Boat Co gang for sending in this cool report on Side Replacement For A Riva, not your average in the barn type of repair. Sierra Boat Co. is one of the leading places in the U.S for you to have your Riva worked on. Sierra Boat has a long history of
... Read more.We are reporting today on West Coast time. Today marks 30 years of the Boatress and I being married, and enjoying adventures and time zones together. To say time flies when you are having fun is an understatement. It feels like yesterday that we got married, and being back in Marin County today makes it
... Read more.It’s that time of year when you are all cooped up with a fire and thinking about stuff. And in my case, way to much time. I can’t stop thinking, it’s my curse. I wake up thinking, and go to sleep thinking, I think in dreams. The only time I really enjoy not thinking, is
... Read more.The other day deep into the comment section of one of the amazing Muskoka stories, Texx commented that the Muskoka show was a very active show with people coming and going. The same thing is true for Lake Dora in the this past spring, and a ton of smaller shows. But many still have a
... Read more.HERE AT WOODY BOATER WE ARE ALWAYS AMAZED by the connections so many wooden boats have to their past owners over the years, and throughout the life of the boat. Wooden boats have a certain DNA or history that is often respected, maintained, documented and carried forward by the current owner – to hopefully be
... Read more.Thanks for all stopping by to our 5th Annual Virtual Holiday Party. It’s still warm out and Fellow Woody Boater Bruce Bildsten AKA “Rabbit” was sitting in an airport and wrote this down! Funny how time just waiting can be so empowering. Take it away Bruce. In case you hadn’t noticed, most of the country
... Read more.The good folks at Faribault Woolen Mill Company are also huge Woody Boaters and have a special get ready for fall sale on a special Woody Boat Throw. These are very cool, or maybe its warm, in a cool way. Now of course they are up in Minnesota where it’s gonna be winter the day
... Read more.PRIOR TO LEAVING FOR MINNESOTA AND EVEN DURING THE SHOW the standard question we were asked many times was “Texx – Why would you travel 1,200 miles to attend the Gull Lake Classic Boat Show when you will you be returning back to Bar Harbor three weeks later for the 2015 ACBS International?” A fair
... Read more.Thanks to fellow Woody Boaters Bridget and Steve Hains who sent in this inspiring story of the restoration of one cool little boat. We love stories like this. Take it away Steve. Let me introduce you to Snazzy and more importantly Bridget Haines. Snazzy is a 1959 IdealCraft 15 Custom that Bridget purchased with a
... Read more.IT’S ALMOST LIKE A SYMPHONY WARMING UP BEFORE THE BIG PERFORMANCE – and California correspondent (and fellow Woody Boater) Steve Natale was behind the scenes today at Obexer’s Marina to capture the action with his new Canon camera. And yes, these photos will enlarge by clicking on them today. And it’s not very often we
... Read more.The next two weeks are a boat show lovers dream. There are 3 big shows coming up. Ya got the biggy in Tahoe California next weekend, the big biggy in Clayton New York, and a Little biggy in Madison Wisconsin this weekend, which includes a Higgins event this weekend. So what will it be? East,
... Read more.LOCAL BOAT SHOWS ARE FANTASTIC AND HAVE A CERTAIN FEEL which makes them very unique and memorable for participants and spectators alike. The rich history of Keuka Lake is legendary. Today we have a great report from long-time fellow Woody Boater m-fine. – Texx Live-ish From Historic Hammondsport, New York The Dog Days of Summer
... Read more.THURSDAY WAS AN AMAZING DAY HERE IN MUSKOKA. Our hosts Chris & Julie Bullen arranged in advance for us to visit a number of boat houses in the area, and not only see a spectacular range of antique & classic boats, but to get them out to ride in and photograph. (You can click on
... Read more.Well.. What can we say about yesterday. Rain rain go away til.. later today. it just didn’t shut down the show, it slammed the door and went home, like many of the boaters expected at a record breaking event. But we’re in Algonac, home of motor boating. And there is a ton of other stuff
... Read more.I am asked all the time what is Daily News on The World of Classic Boats? Well, we report on the world of classic boats. “Oh you mean like those old Chris Crafts?” I am thinking, yes, and about a gillion other boats. I was on the phone the other day with Rob Lyons of
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