Tag Archive for: Gar Wood

“You Never Know What Tomorrow Brings” Kent O. Smith Jr

"The Power of Now…Revisted As I reflect on recent events, specifically the one that took Joe Turcotte from the classic boat world, I find it does give one some sobering thoughts. The boat’s not clean… The motor needs a tune up… The…

Clayton O. Smith Jr – Part Deux – And It Just Keeps Getting Better

Thanks to Kent O. Smith Jr for sending in another amazing report and amazing photos from this past weekends big Clayton show, as Texx put it, Kent has a way of turning a boat show into an art gallery .Take it away Kent Sunday Finally,…

Sad Breaking News – 2010 Woody Boater Of The Year Herb Pocklington Passes Away!

We got word that long time fellow Woody Boater and winner of the 2010 Woody Boater of the year, Herb Pocklington has passed away down at his home in Florida. Herb was part of a team of folks that ran Chris-Craft back in the day. More on…

Ineeda Parts Is At Work Again!

Remember Ineeda Parts? Well, she is back and today love us long time fellow Woody Boater Mike Mayor is asking Ineeda for some help. Of course while we have Ineeda on the line, go ahead and ask for what you Needa! Here is how it works.…

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…

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…

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…

My Greatest Thrill! – By Gar Wood

These days we all hear stories about how social media and the Internet can bring people together and help us to learn and share information about every subject under the sun. This is one of those stories. Here at Woody Boater, almost every…

1946ish Whatchamacallit On Ebay!

It is what it is, what ever it is. Wow, there is a country music song with that line just waiting to be written.There are countless crappy ads for boats out there. Dark shots of partial boats in garages or just a tarp. There are ads for…

Late Live-ish From 39th Annual Lake George Rendezvous!

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This weekend up on Lake George was the perfect weekend to take your Woody Boat out for a fun rendezvous with fellow Woody Boaters, thanks to Kent O. Smith Jr we have great shots of some of the event. AND, no text. So we can make up what…

Michigan. A Classic Boaters Paradise! Nine Days Til Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhlgonac!

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It feels like the countdown to Mt Dora only its summer.. But for us here at Woody Boater going to Michigan is a very exciting idea.. In just 9 days, The entire gang of Woody Boater reporters will be in Algonac. Chad and Texx, Tom, Mark,…

Woody Boating vs Classic Boating.

I was in this big fancy research planning meeting the other day with people way smarter than me.. OK, for the record, any meeting I am in is full of people way smarter than me.. Heck.. If I eat lunch by myself, the Bolonga has more brains…

Live-ish From A Grand Winter Show In Grand Rapids

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Fellow Woody Boater and ACBS President, Jim Mersman reports in from...Americas Glove!.. Take it away Jim... Jim.. Jim are you there? "Sure am Matt sorry about the delay... It’s boating season in Grand Rapids Michigan! The Water Wonderland…

Lake Arrowhead California, Algonac Michigan – Woody Boater Speaks!

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Well, it's official, we are officially booked to speak at this years Southern California ACBS Show at Lake Arrowhead. The date, June 8-10, 2012. shhhhhh though, don't tell them that Woody Boater is really an automated computer program harvesting…

Take The Mystery Out Of Working On Your Classic Boat This March At The Antique Boat Center. .

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If you are like me.. OK first, I am sorry if you are like me..There is medication by the way... But if you are, working on your classic boat can be a rather intimidating thing.. What if you screw up? What is the right screw? What if I I use…

Scott Ales – Woody Boater Of The 21st Century.

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If you have been following the news in the past month you may have noticed that there was an Auction last weekend. After the weekend we did a story asking if Auctions were here or needed to go. With a huge response by the way, and it's still…

The 1929 Swedish Challenger For The Harmsworth Trophy Is Nearing Completion. “GAME ON” Miss America VIII!

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With all the buzz recently about the big Mecum Kissimmee Auction this weekend, and Gar Woods iconic Miss America VIII ready to cross the block with her twin V-16 Miller race engines... We thought it would be fun to learn what the folks in Sweden…

Gar Wants To Know. What’s It Going To Sell For?

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Hello Ladies and Germs, we are introducing a new game show today. WHATS IT GOING TO SELL FOR? The big news of the week, month, winter.... is the auction in Florida from Mecum Auctions this weekend of Miss America VIII or Miss America IIX…

Miss America VIII Short Film – Rated IIX

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Thats right, right here, A short film on the amazing Gar Wood that is to be auctioned off at next weeks Mecum Auction in Florida. Fellow Woody Boater Scott Ales is on screen talking about the history of this amazing craft. You can see the…

Starlight Express – Realizing A Childhood Dream (Part 2 – The Next 22 Years)

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In 1956 fellow Woody Boater Randy Mueller's dream of one day ownig a Matthews Martinique Express began when he received his first set of brochures from the MATTHEWS Company in Port Clinton, Ohio with a nice letter from their sales manager,…

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…

The 2011 Woody Boater Awards

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What a year! More miles, more shows, more boat rides, more boats, more boaters, more stories..almost double last years stories. This we we sat down and tried to recall some of the most memerable events. There are claerly more events and shows…

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,…

Changes To Woody Boater

It's the week before the New Years,  where, wear, were, we start changing things on Woody Boater. This past weekend if you were reading you watched one start and get pulled.. Reader rated Links.. The links had ratings by you on them.. Slow…

Sunnyland ACBS Show on Lake Dora. Tavaras, Florida Here We Come. Kinda!

It's only 86 days away, that's 2 3/4 months. Are you ready? This is the event of spring. The big one, the mother of all shows, and the best part, the start of classic boating season. This year is going to be a very special year for sure with…

When Nature Calls, You Can Toot Your Woody Boat Horn In Style!

Dear lord, look what I got in the mail today from Kaptain Krunch! I really can't say any more.. I will leave it up to you.. Enjoy! Possible comment topics..

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…

The Perfect Christmas Gift For That Classic Boat Wall You Are Allowed.

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Need to give a Christmas gift idea to someone? Come on, you know you do.. If you have a classic boat, you clearly have everything . I guarantee you are hell to buy for.. SO.. Here ya go, you don't have one of these. That's right, because…

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…

A Payette Lakes Original – 1947 Chris-Craft Super Deluxe Enclosed Cruiser, With Miss Idaho!

When Don & Molly Hardy from McCall Boat Works in Idaho noticed we were having a Virtual Holiday Party last Friday, they e-mailed us with an offer to (virtually) bring along Miss Idaho and her entourage - seen here aboard a very cool 1947…

Would You Please Stop Clicking On Your Key Board So Loud!

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shhhhhh, well...its 5AM and i am sitting here in my boxers with a cold beer next to me and what appears to be a discarded shrimp scrap in my hair..My fingers have blisters and ohhh... wait.. I will be right back..............flush...........…

1st Annual Woody Boater Virtual Holiday Party – OK It’s Time To Go Home Now… No.. Not On My Parents Bed.. Ohhh Man!

The Century Guys organized a special surprise at the Woody Boater Lodge tonight, Hey these guys are cool after all... They call it - "Christmas in CenturyLand, every year, it's like this, really...a new Coronado loaded with gifts....Merry Christmas..."…

Breaking News From The Woody Boater Lodge – Folks Virtually Arriving All Day, By All Ways!

As expected, the First Annual Virtual Woody Boater Holiday Party up at the lodge on Lake Cyberspace is attracting folks from all over the country, including some celebrities. As they were arriving today, our virtual Woody Boater Roving Reporter…

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…

Live From Antique Boat Center University..

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Live from Cincinnati Ohio..  to this weekends class on everything cool about your classic boat and how to do it yourself.  These classes at the Antique Boat Center are a gold mine of information for any level Do it yourselfer. For me,…

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…

New Classic Boat Comment Fodder!

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Here is this afternoons Classic Boat entertainment.....I ugh.. OK, well...I am speechless.... Its a golf cart/ John Dear/ Classic Boat/ something? I was sent this last week from Craigslist.. And now it's on eBay.. Will it be in your garage…

This Is For All You Woody Boater Lovers, Lovers!

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In case you have been in a cave this past week, you might have heard that it was Black Friday and today is Cyber Monday. So, you are thinking, I dont need a $299.99 Tv set, or Pay station, and have no interest in anything at a mall. So.. You…

Looking For A Winter Restoration Project?

If you are still looking for a winter restoration project, maybe this is the one for you. It's a rare 20' Chris-Craft Riviera that's currently listed on eBay. Often referred to as the quintessential wooden runabout from the early 50's,…

Happy Thanksgiving – Stuffing Box’s, Just Try And Stay Awake!

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In honor of this perfect day. We bring you.. OK, Mike Mayer brings us all .. His collection of Stuffing Boxes. None of us really want to know why Mike collects Stuffing Box images. But in a strange way we all understand. There are times,…

1953 Albatross On eBay! Like Owning A MG On The Water…

Thanks to Chad for finding this one. If you like British sports cars and boats..This may be you one and only chance here in the U.S of A to get you the best of both worlds. You can click here and read all about this fine Aluminum water craft.…

Woody Boater Turns Three!

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Me! What a year! Today marks our 3rd birthday. To think this started as a blog showing snap shots once a week of the restoration of a boat.... It grew to a whopping 100 readers a month.. But then something strange started…

Thinking About Buying A New Boat? Is A 1939 To Old For You?

As we embark on this new relationship with Mad Mariner it dawned on me that many new folks will be reading this. Folks that have not thought of a classic looking woody boat as a boating option. One good reason for that may be not wanting to…

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.…