HopatcongWoodies Launches YouTube Channel.

The folks at the Lake Hopatcong ACBS are on the cutting edge of social media here. This may be the only channel out there not airing a Michael Jackson tribute. So I am not sure how it will do in the ratings game. Maybe a show called "Woody's Gone Wild" would help... Or Wet and Wild Woodies... oh lord that would not get the right viewers....mmm how bout, a remake of "Love Boat" a story of a man and his compulsion to work on his boat all the time....... Wait that's a reality show... Click here to go to the channel

Help Bob With His Book.

Fellow WoodyBoater Bob Matson is writing a book about amazing nautical boat house "finds" and is looking for stories about rare boats that have been "found', rescued and restored, preferably with before and after pictures. If you have, or know of someone that might have a great story, he would love to hear from you. Bob can be reached at rcmely@frontiernet.net The book is entitled, "What's in your boat house?", with the forward written by Dennis Evinrude. Maybe if he is lucky I will edit it! I have spell check...

Lake Hopatcong. A Show So Full of Great Boats, They Needed To Share The Best Of Show Award!

Sophisticated Lady 1960 24' CC Sportsman owned by Donald Ploetner co winner of best in Show preserved 2009Mr. White 1947 22' CC U -22 owned by the Kadimiks co winner best in show preserved 2009Katz Marina owned by Seth Katz who hosted the show participants at a brunch following the boat parade around the lake.

Show Chairman Bob Larson and Chapter President Don Kliesch with last years show poster

Lake Hopatcong, Photo's Coming In. Nothing Debaucherous... Yet!

Sorry to disappoint all of you, all the photos coming from fellow Woodyboater Robert Kays from Lake Hopatcong do not include shots from the cocktail party. Just killer boats... OK and some cheerleaders.

1962 22' CC Holiday 2008 winner Best in Show preserved

Finito 1955 21' CC Cobra owned by Seth and Renee Katz The last 21' Cobra produced

Cheerleader 17' CC Special Runabout owned by Russ Fisher pictured are his granddaughters.

Miss Mohawk 19' 1961 CC Capri owned by Seth and Renee Katz The last all wood runabout produced by Chris Craft also Best in Show restored 2009

Jennifer 1966 16' 4" Century Resorter owned by Anthony Picheca since purchased in on Lake Hopatcong in 1966

Best Buddy II 1955 20' CC Continental owned by Bob and Denise Kays

Plans Already In Place To Restore Michael Jackson.

Classic Boat Restorer Kapt Krunch Looking At actual "Bubbles"era photo to see what will be needed.

Yes I know, why not restore Farrah Faucet. Farrah just created wood... Michael Jackson, we associate plastic with him. My point is that he actually can be restored thanks to modern methods. ... Right upon hearing of his untimely death I called several well known Classic Boat restorers and asked what epoxy concoction could we use to bring him back. His ticker could be handled my several well known Motor guys. And I am sure that several of the archivists can look through some old photos to make sure we are on track...OH god, wait....Which Micheal Jackson do we restore? Pre-Thriller, Post Bubbles? Nose, or no nose? The Dianna Ross years, or what. Should we restore him to what the Good lord Factory would have intended as seen in this Artist's Impression of Michael Jackson With out Plastic.

or the Customized version? What show category could he perform in. Is he considered real if he is rebuilt? Ugh! This all seemed so easy last night...

White Bear Lake Show

Here are some photos from last weekend, the first show in that area... you know right below Bald Eagle Lake....White Bear Lake, MN Boat Show. The lake is down about 4ft, so a few guys dropped their trailers down to the frame. Nothing would stop these guys from getting wet. "Good thing we all still had our Winter fat from hibernation, (Bear Joke) made great leverage for the pontoon-trailer-extractor" That is a direct quote from WoddyBoater Eric... This show looked like it was a ton of fun. Sometimes the smaller community shows can be the most entertaining. They usually involve boat rides and a ton of time belly laughing. So if you have a chance this year to go to a local show, do it. mmmmmm funnel cakes.....

Biggest Balls Award.

We here at WoodyBoater have decided to hand out our first Biggest Balls Award to Fellow WoodyBoater David for unbelievable courage and trust regarding his recent fishing trip. David owns and has restored his wonderful Ski Skiff. He just rebuilt the motor this spring. OK, that fine enough... David also loves fishing and apparently has a little of Ernest Hemingway in him. Our old man and the sea followed the fish more than 30 miles off shore with a 20 fathom line searching for Tuna....... Yup 30 miles in a 20 some odd foot over 50 year old wood boat. Dang......Way to go David! For the record, you can drive to the local Safeway and get tuna...even in a can, and not be in danger of being run over by a freighter ... or Somalian pirates, or a rouge wave, or typhoon, or a large octopus thing!

Best Overall Boat From Tahoe. "Typhoon"

Not only did this amazing craft win Best Hacker award, it also took the grand poo bah award of Best Overall. Click here if you want more..again on "Typhoon" Also here are some more great photo's of the Tahoe show from other readers and contributors. It's like we were all there... only in our underwear, or at work... not in our underwear...

Ta Ta Tahoe!

A perfect way to end the day Sunday was to "Roar Off" across Lake Tahoe with Karl Von Tagen aboard "Viki G", his beautiful 1949 20' Chris-Craft Custom. The 2009 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance is now in the history books....And now with out further ado, a few more results from the show.

First in Class Utility - "Vintage '51" 1951 23' Chris-Craft Holiday with restoration help from Richard Thomson (pictured).

Most Elegant Award - "Rebel" 1925 33' Hacker Dolphin
Dick Clark Award - "Doug Elmore"
Best Engine Award - "Truant II" 1939 28' Gar Wood Model 936 12 Cylinder Scripps
Best Professional Restorer - "Dave Wright"
Best Non-Professional Restoration - "Knock On Wood" 1959 18' Chris-Craft Continental
Best Hacker Award - "Typhoon" 1929 29' Hacker Dolphin Deluxe Runabout
Best Original Tahoe Boat Award - "Apache II" 1926 26' Hacker Dolphin

Most Original Award & People's Choice Award - "Hornet" 2008 12' Triano Marine Design Speedster - Designed and Built by Dave Triano and his nine year old son Andrew from South Lake Tahoe. The unique boat is currently powered by a 1948 Kermath 10HP engine and was named HORNET in honor of Horace Dodge, Jr's race boat.

Special thanks to the nice folks at the Ferrari's Crown Resort for providing Texx with a Computer and Internet service to post the daily reports.

Until Next Time, Texx

More From Texx in Tahoe! Thanxx Texx!

Saturday was another Great Day at the 37th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance. The awards were presented on Saturday night during the Exibitors' Barbecue held at Sierra Boat Company. But "First Things First" - Happy Father's Day!!

First Place Marque Class (Blonde Decks) and Best of Show (Under 23 Feet) - "Snazzy" Jim & Marcia Piper's 1948 20' Chris-Craft Custom Runabout

First Place Pre-War Runabout and Best Chris-Craft Award - "Annabelle" John & Judy McManus' 1939 19' Custom Barrelback - Annabelle is no stranger to the Tahoe Concours, and John remains committed to producing her show winning form.

Best International / Riva Entry and Best Riva of Show - "Mia Basillissa" Paul & Deborah Selak's 1969 21'5" Riva Olympic

Unofficial Best Blue and White Racing Runabout - "Dork"

The 37th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance started off Friday with the VIP Preview Day....

The Blondes were all lined up and ready to take center stage for the judges....

The live music was great and the food was plentiful.... You could even get a drink!

Some came to dance....

Some went for a woody boat ride....

Some went to the woody party boat....

And while the judges carefully inspected the boats....

Some boats were not able to make it out for the party.

Stay Tuned for another report on Sunday! Texx