Tag Archive for: Chris Craft Cobra

The Red Cobra – First In The Water Shots.

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Get out your comments. We have the first in the water photos of the Red Cobra, doing her thing. Amazing folks out on the water and bringing some serious Hemi energy to our little community. To quote someone I overheard. " Wow, Chris Craft…

Chris Craft Cobra Material Specs, And Post High Tide Pics. It’s A Mash Up Day

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Today, we have a mash-up of catch-up, whats-up from the past couple days of stories. One is two factory spec sheets on how to achieve the factory color for Cobras. Thank you Uncle Joe for that. Uncle Joe has all the secret goodies, which…

Cobra d’Alene Makes History – Steve Lapkin Reports In

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A huge thanks to fellow Woody Boater and world class photographer Steve Lapkin for reporting in from Coeur d'Alene Idaho at the ACBS International event. History is being made while we sit here and drool. Is this the first time in history…

We’re Having A Cobra Dance Party Today!

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Put on your Spandex, and tap shoes, cause we are having a Cobra dance party courtesy of Bob Kays and Katz's marina. Oh ya, two perfectly restored Chris Craft Cobras including the 18 Prototype, doing what they do best. The Cha Cha, Tango,…

You Asked For It. Prototype Cobra Update

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Well, after some time, here we are with some beautiful photos of the Katz's Marina Prototype Cobra. You may recall some of the drama from this past Fall. if not, just move on, if so, she is now getting her first round of build up coats.…

Tarp Find Cobra – One Word – Prototype!

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If you have been following the episodes of discovery on the tarp find Cobra, you may have been thinking that we sure are making a big deal out of this under bite boat. Whats with WoodyBoater?  Well, today is the day we can officially announce…

Episode 5 – Tarp Find Cobra – COBRA ON THE ROCKS!

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This is one of my favorite parts of finding a new family member. Seeing her childhood photos. This was one LOVED Cobra and part of the family. And we have photos of her tragic end. Nothing like a sea wall to end it all. WOW! So…

WOW! Steve Marini Purchases “Ventuno” – What The?

While in Lake Dora this Spring the stunning "Ventuno" art deco custom one off boat showed up again so we could all test the flexibility of our lower jaws. By the way, if you stand in the grass it doesn't hurt as much when it all scraped the…

You Want Cobras? How About Quindecaplet Cobras!

In case you have been boating under a rock, over the past 6 months, you may have missed the build up to the 60th anniversary show of Cobras at this years Lake Dora Show. And if you could not make it, all over facebook folks placed pictures…

Cobra Cobra. The Official List Of All 15 Cobras To Be At Lake Dora

Just in case you have been living in a bilge for the past 6 months, you may not know that this years specialness at lake Dora is the 60th Anniversary of the Cobra. And today we have the list from Terry Fiest of all the Cobras showing up.…

Sometimes A Cobra Photo Is Enough! But 17 Is Even Better.

Today we could go on and on about the big 60th Anniversary Celebration taking place at lake Dora in March. We really could, but with these amazing classic Chris Crafts, we thought just show a ton of amazing photos. There is only one…

1956 Chris Craft Cobra Boat Lucky Beer Sign On Ebay!

If you are a Cobra fan, today you just got Lucky! On ebay that is, this is a nice little jewel for ya. Now, several things stand out about this little back lit sign. One, it's..well...little. This aint no epic sign that hangs over your bar.…

Defending Your Boats History Is Essential.

Yesterday we were made aware of a issue in the latest reprinting of the Chris Craft Essential Guide. Now many of you may have been aware of some small errors and for 99.9% of the book, it is the essential guide and the go to place for facts…

Welcome 5-TEEN In An AristoCraft 9-TEEN, Cobra 60, V12, Algonac 2015 Style!

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Well, we have done it, burned up an entire year of classic boating and we now turn our focus onto the new year. The magic of 2015, and the joy in knowing that each day of short days and cold weather are one day closer to Lake Dora in just 3…

“News Flash” – Iconic Cobra Discovered In The Wilds Of Muskoka

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Woody Boater contributor Cobourg Kid is on a roll this week, and today we join CK as he travels to the Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada to join the nice folks from the Toronto Chapter ACBS for the annual Spring Shop Tour - Where he finds…

Chris Craft Step Hydro vs Chris Craft Cobra.

It was bound to happen. Ya take a freshly restored Cobra and Step Hydro out on the water at the same time, and ya gotta see what happens. Well, thats exactly what happened last week. It all started as a simple photo shoot. Now this is nothing…

Ya Saw The Hydro Video, Now The Cobra!

Here is a nice slow ride on Vientiuno the rare 21' Chris Craft Cobra we will race tomorrow against the Step Hydro. Who wins? Find out Monday

Sunnyland As Seen Through The Eyes Of Tundraland’s Alex Watson.

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Yes, that Alex Watson, who has taken some time away from the Islander bar in Hessel. I am sure they are all wondering what happened to there tip money this week! Any who, Alex came loaded with empty photo cards and a big lens, and put his…

Getting Ready For Lake Dora On Lake Hopatcong.

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Yesterday we got in some great shots of the nearly completed Miss Step the extremely rare step hydro and Veintiuno another very very very rare Cobra from Katz's marina on Lake Hopatcong.   The two boats are slated…

The Perfection of The Imperfection of Woody Boating.

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Our day started like any other fantasy day, we were off to the old club on Harsons Island for a brunch, and small talk with the group from the Michigan Chapter of the ACBS. Which I am now a proud member of I might add. First though is a nice…

The Mercury Clock Is Ticking. Less than Two Weeks til The Mecum Kissimmee Auction.

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Do you have your bid number yet? It's gonna be a fun auction with the usual drama and popcorn.. Hundreds of amazing cars, and some very very special boats. Also full coverage on TV, so you can sit at home and live life through others..But to…

Mecum Kissimmee 2012 Auction – Cool Stuff In The Warmth Of Florida!

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It's that time of year where you have to search far and wide for some classic boat love. Unless you are into ice breakers or Ice boats.. Which actually are very cool.. But another day.By late January though, one has a tendency to go a little…