Tag Archive for: classic boats

1911 Skipjack At The Global HQ Makes A Picture Perfect Day

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Forget setting your clocks back.... We set the decades back yesterday at Global HQ, and wow! I mean WOW WOW WOW! Yesterday was a magical day in so many ways. Warm, low light, and it all became some sort of spontaneous boat event at HQ. I…

Boat Hill National Memorial Gardens At Global HQ

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Over the past week, Wayne Bomb and I have been clearing out some areas and found a bunch of Rudders, LOTS of rudders, props, shafts, and a ton..literally, of odd heavy parts. Of course many see this stuff as junk. I see it as elements of…

Is There A Difference Between Classic Boats And Wooden Boats?

In yesterdays dribble fest of marketing spew-isms, "Doug In Maine" brought up the issue, or issues of Wooden Boat Magazine being a part of the rebirth of classic boats. Yes...ish, well. At first I thought of course, but then that got me…

Pre War, Post War Or Post Post War Classic Boats. Which One Is A Better Investment?

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First, this is a repeat story from 2015. We made a 16 drive yesterday and to be honest. I am still sleeping. Yes I did this last night, or now, but will be published in the morning, today which is tomorrow. Second, yes I said investment.…

10 Universal Truths – Welcome To The Wonderful World Of Classic Boats.

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This year more than any other year we have been doing this, I feel a huge swell of new Woody Boaters. It's wonderful and exciting. And from talking to many of the brokers, the under 30K boats are selling briskly. Which is entry level stuff.…

Guess Who Has A 2020 Classic Boat Calendar Ready? Come On? Guess?

Here is a hint. It's in his middle name? Need another hint? Really? This poor guy works his aft off on this every year, and literally is named after it? I had the pleasure of being featured for this month, and also in the new 2020 version.…

“Midget Sluggers” Elco PT Boats Wartime Film

Ya the official name of the film is Giant Killers, but the term Midget Sluggers was used in the film and felt more Woodyboaterish.  We are talking PT boats now. Not Higgins or even Huckins But Elco's! This is a very cool film that…

GET OUT! GO! GO ON NOW!

This is it! The weekend for many! The leaves are ready, your camera better be charged up. And you will need to muster all the summer you have left in you to get out there and enjoy this weekend. Sadly it's starting to be that time of year.…

Oh Come On. YNOT Some More Amazing Photos Of Alex Bay.

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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…

Kent and Steve Are Having More Fun Than Any Of Us! Maybe?

This is turning out to be one of those times doing Woody Boater that pure magic is happening. I hope you are here enjoying it happen live as we are doing it as well. As an artist, and a person that loves being behind the scenes more than in…

The Beauty Of Lake Vermilion

A huge thanks to fellow Woody Boaters Chris and Julie Bullen for sending us a great report from Lake Vermiion. Now, you may be wondering why it's called Lake Vermilion. Okay maybe you didn't ask, but I did. I mean why would a lake be named…

Six Volters You Have Been Heard! 6 Volt Bilge Pumps Thanks To Jim Staib!

A huge thanks to Jim Staib of Fine Wood Boats for putting his money where all your bitching has been about 6 volt bilge pumps. As many of you 6 Volters may all cheer now. You now have an available new bilge pump! Thats right, that used Lovett…

Original Can Of Bilge Paint. Go All The Way On Your Show Boat.

You are at your fancy pants judged show and it's neck and neck on your boat and your competitor. Both are well respected boat, you have an original Zipper, they have an original zipper. And then you drop the bomb. Mine has New Old Stock…

We Are Kick’n Some Aft Now! Sons Of Varnish Rule!

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So, you think your a bad ass cause you own a Sons Of Varnish t Shirt? Okay, wait, I do.. Okay I did. Not anymore. No thanks to fellow WoodyBoater of The Month and Sons Of Varnish God Les Husell from The Aland Islands. Les, is seriously all…

Plaid Rocket Update. She Needs A Name.

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To start things out, we all know how this may go down..... the dark rabbit hole of obscure references, Troy will no doubt post a girl in a Tartan and we are all back to normal after the last gasping of 2017. But what the heck, gotta kiss…

Not So Gasp! It’s Still Woody Boating Weather.

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Mother of all Natures, man oh man did she deliver big time in Virginia yesterday. All my travels around the planet, and here right at home in little Reedville VA, we got eh day of days. Wecatchem ran like a sewing machine. A big block sewing…

Absolute Clayton By Kent O. Smith Jr.

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A huge mega thanks to Kent O. Smith Jr for his amazing report on Clayton. He says it best. "Being the next guy in line to share photos from the same show is challenging at best." But one thing we all know is that Kent is up to the job, and…

Big Dollar Big Cruisers That Are A Big Steal Of A Deal!

Fellow Woody Boater Dave Bortner of Freedom Boat Service, a sponsor, has gone all in on trying to improve the false image that cruisers are give away boats. Which they are not. There are some Woody Boaters out there that also believe thos…

Tom’s Rocket!

This is not in the under $5k range, but still is a very affordable fun boat. We love these simple painted Rockets, and so did Tom. One of two owners. The other good news is that lots of work was done, like chrome, engine etc. The…

This Silver Arrow Is Shooting Straight For Lake Dora, And My Heart!

Leave it to the YNOT Yacht gang to bring some more amazing plastic heat to the Lake Dora event. Each year these fun guys bring something exciting that just blows us away. Well, after last years amazing Donzi and Chris Craft XK, this year they…

New Website For The Chris – Craft Antique Boat Club Goes Live! WOW!

The new Chris Craft Antique Boat Clubs website is live and it is fantastic. It's one more fine example of how high the standards are for the club communications. The Brass Bell, The Boat Buzz, and archives are just a small part of the clubs…

One Last Classic Boat Run Until Melancholy Sets In.

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One of the new things we are trying here is longer more complex videos. Now, know that we are talking iphone here, and me driving and shooting at the same time. And then pecking away at iMovie like a 3rd grader. But we will get better. Wow,…

Phil Andrew’s Century Blue Arabian Glamor Photos Are Here!

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OK, OK, I know, we have shows to report on, winners etc. But I am so jazzed to show you all the first killer shots of the Blue Arabian. Fresh out of the camera Sunday. Phils last gasp until she is delivered in New Zealand in about 5 months.…

In Classic Boating, You Get What You Pay For.

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Looking for a cool classic boat? Trying to figure out what to buy, and how much to pay? You're not alone, it's a bit of the wild wild west out there. One rule of thumb that I have learned...the hard way.. is each boat is unique and a work…

Antique Boat Center Has New Website, And So Much More!

If you haven't been to the Antique Boat Centers website lately, you are going to see a new website, and so much more has been going on behind the scenes. New ownership, new management, new buildings, new restoration experts and standards. Fellow…

Mr & Mrs Anderson Take Us On A Thousand Islands Tour

Texx just arrived in Gull Lake and will start reporting tomorrow morning, so tune in all week for amazing Live-ish reporting. In the mean time, back in New York, thanks to fellow Woody Boaters Marten and Theresa Anderson for sending us in…

A New Species Of Classic Boats. “Prerestoric Boats” – Do You Have The Courage To Own One?

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National Geographic isn't the only one to find a new species today! Here at Woody Boater we have named a new category of classic boats out there. Discovered in places like Toledo, New Hampshire and Florida. We have named them "Prerestoric…

Smith Mountain Lake & Reedville Classic Boat Shows -Torn Between Two Lovers!

Next weekend here in Virginia there are two shows on the exact same date. September 12,2015. One in our home town of Reedville and the other on Smith Mountain Lake. Now, we wish of course we could do both. But it's a 4 hour drive, and of course…

Let’s Get This Party Stared, Lake Gaston 2015

Here we go! Summer is alive and well. The show reports are starting to come in. This weekend was the big Lake Gaston show here in the south east, thanks to fellow Woody Boater Judy Hills for reporting in from Lake Gaston. Here is the report.…

Start Your Florida Trip A Little Early. PARTY ON THURSDAY MARCH 26th 4 PM-8PM!

I know we had buried this invite the other day, so in case you missed it, and you're coming to Florida for the big show, THURSDAY night at The Antique Boat Center at Rejuvenation Boat Works is the place to be. The official show starts on Friday,…

A New Year With A New Woofy Boater.

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Meet Loki Wise, a wonderful addition to the Woody Boater family. Loki is part of the Wise family located down in Florida. Now, some of you may recal the stories we have done on Christopher Wise and his amazing Patina Queen. This is one of the…

Welcome To The 4th Annual Woody Boater Virtual Office Party.

Welcome to the big day, our big holiday party. We hope you can join us in the comment section. Anyone who is anyone will be here, and if they aren't, we will put them here. Being dead is not an excuse, in fact if you are, you could literally…

Are You Getting Ready For The Big Holiday Party Tomorrow?

Tomorrow is the big day! Our big 4th annual Virtual Holiday Party gets rolling starting around when ever I get up to whenever the last person leaves. Usually the west coast folks bring a second wind of energy, but by then the cops show up…

Dennis Mykols And His Plastic Love!

Long time Woody boater Dennis Mykols sure loves his big Woody Boats. but Dennis also likes a little variety in life.. We all share that with Dennis.. Today's header is from Dennis and his new old love Lake'n Sea, lovingly called Leak'n Sink..…

Smith Mountain Lake Woody Boaters Get A Spiffy Plug On Fox News

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It's always exciting to have someone in the media share the joy of our culture. Thanks to the good folks on Smith Mountain Lake for getting the word out on Fox 21 the local channel in the Roanoke and Lynchburg area of Virginia. Thanks…

Own A Classic Boat And You’re Always Boating.

Sure, it's winter, sure your classic boat is tucked away, but you still can be boating. YA see, when you own a big new boring hunk of plastic, it's gone until it's in the water. but when you own a fun classic boat, there are winter shows,…

It’s Woody Boater ebaybe Day!

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Today on Woody Boater we introduce you to a new term and feature. eBaybes! Thats right, babes on ebay! We have all seen them in various places, old snap shots for sale, pin up calendars, and general stuff on ebay! So today, we thought we…

Even If It’s Cool, Is It Still Annoying?

On ebay today I found this cool classic Sea Doo Personal Water Craft. Now, here is the question for today, even though its classic, and cool because of its age and place in history. Or is just one more annoying water craft designed to annoy…

1961 Chris Craft Continental Hardtop Heaverweight Fight Going On, On Facebook!

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In this corner weighing in at 4000 pounds is the barn find Continental being restored by Mike green of Maritime Classic s in Michigan. And in the other corner weighing in at .. wait.. 4000 pounds is the barn find all original low hours Continental…

New Printed Chris Craft Essential Guides! Buy Now and Save $750

For all of us that are continually surprised by the insane prices on the Chris Craft Essential Guides on ebay for $799, you might be interested to know that the good folks at Classic Boat Connection have secured a large amount of them with…

Ay Carobra! A Quiver Of Cobras At Katzs Marina. PLUS HUGE BREAKING NEWS IN COMMENT SECTION!

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If you are into Chris Craft Cobras, you may want to head over to Lake Hopatcong this winter. Why? Is it that the last Cobra 21 ever made is there? Maybe cause there is a perfect 18 footer about to be finished after a full restoration...…

Update On Progress From Katz’s Marina

As reported yesterday, we traveled up to Lake Hopatcong to pick up Suzy and see how things were going. Wow, the clean up is under full throttle. These guys wait around for no one. In true Katzs style, Tommy and the gang have cleaned up and…

WARNING_ Todays Story Could Put You To Sleep! It’s Boring Boating Day On Woody Boater.

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I was out on our beloved 1960 Chris Craft the other day while other plastic tubs were all running around the river. It dawned on me how board these people must be out there on there boring craft. The even sadder thing is that they are boring…

It’s Header Day On Woody Boater!

While I lumber across Kansas, god please help me... anyway we set up a fun new trick. If you are a fan of the headers on Woody Boater today is your lucky day. We have featured some fun headers from our past. But here is the fun part. If…

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…

Pre Sale-Woody Boater Holiday Gift Ideas. 12 NOS Reed and Prince Screw Drivers?..Update 8pm. SOLD OUT!

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Tune in Monday for the big 2012-2013 Woody Boater gift idea story. We have searched around the universe and found some fun stuff you may want to get for a gift this season. Now of course this is tricky since there is no way in hell that…

And The Last Gasp Week Award Goes To?

This years big best last gasp award will be a beautiful, in your size, Hagerty pull over (wind type) jacket for the winner. . I assume this jacket has magic powers. Nothing bad will happen to you when you wear it, and if you have money in…

Last Gasps Start Coming In From All Over The U.S of A…utumn

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Alright, now we have a party happening. If you like parties made up of people talking about how there summer is over and all thats left is cold weather, crowded mall shopping, and digging out the snow.. Wooohooo. PARTY ON! Let the gasps…