Tag Archive for: Classic 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?…

I Am Barrel Back! Phew, All I Needed Was A Refresh.

A huge thanks to the Katz's Marina Gang for sending me an emergency revive of varnish lust. Just look at this Barrel Back.  WOW, I thought the passion had gone until I saw these images. Rare, rare, and rare, Orange Seams, Brown Leather…

Thanks To Kevin Fitzke, It’s A Summer Morning Here On Woody Boater.

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Fellow Woody Boater Kevin Fitzke and Mark Setterholm at the Helm of the Setterhelm shoot boat. That's a pun.. in case you missed it. not a spelling error, and either way it works, so I am safe. One of them is right. I just don't know which…

All Is Well In The World! Boat Ride Therapy Session Complete!

What a difference a two hour boat ride can do! WOW! its like every tension, problem and whatever, just poof vanished, with the turn of a key and twist of a throttle. This is the time of year here in Virginia that can be spotty, but when its…

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…

It’s A Veda Of Course? What The Heck Is A Veda?

Thanks to the newest member of the Antique Boat Center Gang, Ben Pendery for sending us in a different sort of classic. A Veda! OK. You Ask, What's A Veda? That's a great question. No really its a great question. Anyone out there in Woodyboaterville…

Is Algonac The Holy Land For The Classic Boat Culture?

Yesterday in the comment section a commenter made an interesting  comment regarding our thoughts on Algonac being a more than just another place to visit, and a must see destination for all classic boat lovers. In a way, I do understand the…

It Hit Me Like A Ton Of Mahogany. I Am In Love!

On Wednesday, my pals Jimmy and Shaun all had a opportunity to play hookie and squeeze of a day of woody boatness. Our mission for a quick day run started at 3AM. We headed up to Katz's Marina to deliver a stranded boat that will be a story…

Has Anyone Seen My %^&$(am &%^#()ing Paddle and Boat Hook.. OH And My &%^$*# Burgee!

The day we had to leave for Lake Dora I noticed I was missing my freshly varnished Maple paddle oh and nice wood boat hook.. I could not find them here in Reedville, and thought, hey they must be at home.. But why? I never separate stuff…

I Got Nuth’n To Say! It’s All Yours Today.

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Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.. Well, I am speechless on this out take from the fantastic week in Florida. This unfortunate out take made Texx, Alex and I laugh so hard we could not say a word. How can one image have so many…

Starlight Express – Realizing A Childhood Dream (Part 1 – The First 33 Years)

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This is a remarkable story about fellow Woody Boater Randy Mueller and his 55 year dream to some day own a perfectly restored Matthews Martinique Express. I first met Randy at the 2010 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance, he was there with his freshly…

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…

Exclusive Never Seen Before Classic Boat Images

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Sorry for the delay this morning, but I was in negation regarding the following images that are so un heard of. You won't believe your eyes.. It all started with a simple drive to the river house to tuck away the official Go To Woody Boat.…

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…

There’s A New Sheriff In Town – And He’s Driving A Classic Donzi Hornet 19

Last week's "Classic Fiberglass Shootout" between a '71 Century Arabian and 1970 Chris-Craft XK-19 was fun, and spawned over 180 comments from the Woody Boater community. After all the official votes were counted, the Century Arabian received…

The 2011 Woody Boater State Of The Union.

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My fellow Woodyboaterions.. I sit here this morning overlooking the magnificence of Lake Cyberspace. And take this moment of reflection to pass on to you our current state of the union.. Time passes by so fast as we all age. We forgot to…

Your Presence Is Requested At The Very First Annual Woody Boater Holiday Party! It’s BYOLS!

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That's right, we are having a party.. OH, and this is no lame Christmas /Holiday/Quanza whatever party.. You can get drunk and piss in your pants and barf all the egg nog you want.. That's right.. Heck, sleep with your secretary.. or boss...While…

Some Fun Saturday Reading. If You Own One of These, This Is The Story of The Year For You.

Here it is, what you all have been waiting for...or not.. How to rebuild a Jabsco 4840 Pump... oh you say.. I needed that, well, this is no ordinary guide to rebuild a pump its a special one for Rebuilding the Jabsco 4840 Water Pump for CM-300…

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen It’s That Time Again! LETS PLAY, WHAT’S MY CLASSIC BOAT?

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Alright folks, it's that time again where we get out our Bob Speltz books, and call any old geezer that might still be sitting in his way back machine. This classic boat on eBay is todays, mystery boat. At first glance it looks like one more…

Ya Don’t Need To Have A Hurricane To Have A Disaster With Your Classic Boat!

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I love weeks like this.. Themes start emerging.. This week, looks like another theme of disaster week, all starting with the earth quake. What also sparked today's story was a question on the Boat Buzz about needing insurance in the off…

Get Out Your Ear Plugs Sunnyland..Race Boats!

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8 DAYS! Just 8 days.. One could even cheat it and say just 1 week since we leave on Tuesday.. mmmm The Georgia Pig BBQ on the road there..A MUST STOP! mmmm.. OK I digress. Thanks to fellow Woody Boater Natashia Kidimik who was at last years…

Mt Dora, Tahoe, Clayton, Lake George, Squam. Browning Montana?

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We have all been there. Yes.. Browning Montana.. If not there, Grand Lake Nebraska, (there is no Lake in Grand lake by the way.) the list of obscure places along the road to find our beloved wood boats. Or getting things done to our Classic…