Classic Boats

Only Child – Discovered In Historic Mystic, Connecticut And She’s In Good Hands

Back in November we featured the rare 17′ Chris-Craft Runabouts from 1930-31, known as the Model 99/199 series. We originally planned to do a one-day story about “Rowdy Dow” (Hull #14131) a Model 99 that (at the time) Tommy Mertaugh

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2012 – Year Of The Riva!

Yes I know there are other boats out there, but this year is a special year for Riva Boat Owners. 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Riva Aquarama, claimed to be “ The Best Boat Ever Made” by Motor…

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The Affordable Classic Boat, It Does Exist!

A couple days ago we heard from fellow Woody Boaters, Paul ” broken by the side of the road” Harrison and Mike Mayer of Lake Oswego Boat Works…. They had come across a fantastic little Chris Craft Rocket for

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Please Tune In Monday For An Epic Classic Boat Three Part Adventure.

As you know we here at Woody boater are prone to go Giraldo Rivara on promoting stories. The finding of the On Golden Pond Boats, and other jaw dropping adventures. This coming Monday is one of those times, but in

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Live Streaming From The Mecum Auction.


Live broadcast by Ustream…
Here we are trying something new. Now, if it says its off the air.. Its off the air, but it did work for me earlier. The lots in place for today don’t have times. So we

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Tune In Tonight To The Big Mecum Classic Boat Auction, And Bring A Barf Bag!

Tonight is the night. The big Mecum Auction is ready to go. Boats start getting slammed by the hammer around 6PM, but I would tune in early and make sure, things move around. This is a massive auction. You can…

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

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

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Ahhh CRAP! Deal Of The Day- SOLD Mecums First Boat Sells.

It was stolen is a better story.. Dam This tight little plastic Aristocraft sold yesterday for $2,200, for a fun go to run around classic boat.. This boat was a nice deal for some lucky so and so.. Stay tuned…

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Miss America VIII Starts Up! There Is A God, And He Likes Big Motors.

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Perlita Too To Debut in Italy – 21 Years Of Research For 1953 Italian Correctness

Yesterday we received some fabulous news from fellow Woody Boaters James and Casudi from the San Juan Islands in the great Pacific Northwest. After twenty-one years of research and four grueling years of restoration work, “Perlita Too” their rare barn

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Babe of the Month

Exclusive Never Seen Before Classic Boat Images

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...

Destination
of the Month

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

If you are like me.. OK first, I am sorry if you are like me..There is medication by the way… But if...

Woody Boaters
of the Month

Scott Ales – Woody Boater Of The 21st Century.

If you have been following the news in the past month you may have noticed that there was an Auction last weekend. After the...

Woody Boat Story
of the Month

A Life-Changing Journey, Part 1 – The Adventure

A Life-Changing Journey – Part 1 of 3: The Adventure
(by Alex Watson) A few years back, I heard a rumor that someone had been...

Woody Boater
Very Good Thing to
do of the Month

Together We Can Grow The Lifestyle Of Classic Boating.

If you have been following the drama playing out on the Boat Buzz earlier last week, you have been enjoying this years Golden Pond...

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