Classic Boats

Martin Smith Antique & Classic Boat Collection – Offered Exclusively By John Allen Marine Engines / St. Lawrence Restoration


Sadly Martin Smith died unexpectedly last month at the age of 51. He and his father Lou were big into boat collecting and restoring in the 1990′s prior to Lou’s death. And now the collection is for sale.
Though Martin

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You Could Be Number One At Any Classic Boat Show With Just One Click!

Want a fun Sea Skiff? Something to run around and go fish’n, then plop it on a trailer then take it to a boat show, and have everyone love it regardless of the fish guts still in it? Well here…

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BREAKING NEWS – HAGERTY LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER CLASSIC BOAT PRICE GUIDE

We interrupt Curtiss day for breaking news. This has been in the works for some time and is a massive improvement for the hobby. Here is the release and link to the site.. AMAZING stuff..
Valuation Tools and Resources Focus…

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Ladies And Gentlemen, Pull Out Your Bob Speltz Books, It’s Time To Play “Whatizit”

We got this great email in from Russ Whitford who is clearly jazzed about his new Woody Boat. It’s cool as all get out , dang I love stuff like this..Here is Russ’s email..
Hi Matt,
I was given your…

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A Very Rare 1935 Dodge Runabout With Some Very Serious Provenance

Alan Furth was one of the largest and most well respected wooden boat collectors in the hobby. In 1990 his diverse collection of over 75 boats was legendary, and even today with different owners, those same boats are still recognized…

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Riding In A Classic Boat Is Fun – Riding In A Triple Cockpit Dodge Is Priceless!

Yesterday we ran a story about a very nice (and very rare) 1930 25′ Dodge Triple Cockpit Runabout that fellow Woody Boater Jim Frechette shared with us. That particular Dodge runabout was purchased in Massachusetts in 1990 and has spent

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Two Best Friends Who Saved An Old Dodge Runabout From A Bulldozer

Last week our friend and fellow Woody Boater Jim Frechette from Austin, Texas shared a touching story with us about one of his best friends, who he met over 20 years ago. A freindship that began, and grew based on…

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Sierra Boat Company – Preserving History In Lake Tahoe, California For Over 50 Years

When you hear the name Sierra Boat Company, the first thing that comes to mind is the prestigious Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance boat show, which is held at the Sierra Boat Company marina in August.
But Herb Hall and his

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Are You Ready For Your First Spring Dip? Send Us Your Photos!

Varnish almost dry from this weekend? Hows the gas? Fresh? Interior repairs? Brass and copper polished? Cleaned all the oil out of your bilge? Got all your safety stuff, fresh fire extinguishers, flairs, life jackets, whistle, paddles. How are your…

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Woody Boater Secret Spy In Atlantis. Donovan Is that You?

Reporting in from the Marina at Atlantis, on Paradise Island, New Providence. Our Secret Spy Reporter may have uncovered the origin of the famous Mecum 800,000 Riva sold last year.. Look at the image up top more closely.. Middle deck.

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