Tag Archive for: antique boat

Basement Classic Boat Find Of The Pandemic!

Well, we all made it to another day, and Bob Weaver and Jeff Morgan found the keys. But of course the door wont open, so we tried the other method. Walking down stairs. Ya. Well. Moment of passion I suppose. Are you even reading this. No?…

Stinky’s First Last Gasp! Chris-Craft 16′ Special Racer Photos

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Yesterday turned out to be a spectacular day here in Reedville Virginia in the 70's. Fellow Woody Boater and pal Clif Aimes came buy and helped me install new points and other stuff on Stinky. By the way those old small distributors are…

This Year In Algonac, The Force Will Be With You!

One of the magical things about going out on a Woody Boat is that you are not just out on the water in a boat, you are enjoying a living history. You are a moving museum of art, engineering and a moment in time. It's even more fun when you…

Lake Apopka Dam Will OPEN! – News Update From The Sunnyland Chapter ACBS

On Monday January 2nd we ran a story that we received from the Sunnyland Chapter ACBS in regards to potential reduced water levels in Lake Dora and related Harris Chain Lakes, and what impact this could have for local boaters in terms using…

Midway Old School Yachting Caps

I have received a mess of emails lately regarding yachting caps. As you know, Lancaster hat Co. closed it's doors a year ago and we lost a wonderful resource for the real deal. Lancaster was the hat maker to the stars for close to 80 years.…

It’s Time Again To Play. “What’s My Classic Boat?”

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That's right Ladies and Gentlemen, meine damen und herren, ladies and germs.. It's time again to play one of our favorite Classic Boat Games.. "WHAT'SMY CLASSIC BOAT?".. This latest Woody boat came in from our fellow Woody Boater Chris who was…

Let’s Kick Off The New Year, With Some Old Wood – 82 Year-Old Wood

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We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our viewers here at Woody Boater a Happy New Year and Prosperous 2012. And if your are thinking about making any New Years Resolutions... Here's a quote from famous American author and humorist,…

It’s The First Woody Boater Bottom’s Up Party! Saturday-There Will Be Strippers..

Stay tuned tomorrow for another last minute fun Woody Boater  party. We are calling it "The Bottoms Up Party" at Fellow Woody Boaters Jim Scotts barn. The boatress has her new overalls, and scraper. That's right, the party is to strip off the…

An Ultra Rare Schillo Runabout Built In Chi-Town – The Social Thorough-Bred From 1929

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For us, this story began almost four years ago. In February 2008 Woody Boater ran a story about a rare 1929 24' Schillo Triple Cockpit Sportabout that, at the time was listed for sale at Jim Staib's Fine Wood Boats in Illinois. The story was…

Buying An Antique Boat To Go Boating? You Must Be Kidding!

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I was recently asked to participate in an Antique Blog, on well...antiques. www.hrantiques.com At first I thought, heck that would be easy, and fun and a great way to promote the passion of Antique & Classic boating. That was a month ago.…