BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE CLASSIC WOODEN BOATS!!! - Antique Wooden Boat Show! - Chris Crafts - Speedboats.

This is an antique wooden boat show! Filmed at Lake Minnetonka Minnesota. Thought I would do something different and come to this Boat Show. So glad I did. Dedicating this episode to my father who loved Classic Boats.
Classic Boats.
There is a special section for my dad at the end of this episode. Around the 1hr and 9 min mark.
Antique Wooden Boat Show 2022.
This was held at Lord Fletchers Old Lake Lodge. Lake Minnetonka.
Antique Wooden Boat Show.
Christ Craft Boat Show.
Wooden Boats.
Amazing Boat Show.
Classic Boats!
Some of the boats in this episode.
1956 Chris Craft.
1954 Chris Craft Sportsman.
Evinrude Motors, Classic Evinrude.
Evinrude Outboard.
Crackerbox Wooden Boat.
1960 Marauder. Classic Boat. Catamaran. (More footage of this unique classic boat at the end of the episode. around the 1 hr mark.)
1961 Star Craft.
Inboard outboard Boats.
Inboard Boats.
Outboard Boats.
Classic Outboard Wooden Boats.
Boat Show. Wooden boat Show.
Falls Flyer. 1939 Falls Flyer.
Classic Falls Flyer boat.
Mercury Outboard Motors.
1964 Apache boat.
1952 Resorter. Century Boat.
1952 Century Resorter.
1956 Shepherd. Chrysler Marine Engine.
Classic Shepherd Boat.
Mahogany Boats. Classic Boats.
1955 Shepherd Runabout.
1961 Thompson Sea lancer.
1947 Century Sea Maid.
1957 Century Resorter.
1961 Century Resorter Classic Boat.
1967 Century Resorter.
Johnson Outboard. Classic Johnson Motor.
Outboard Boat Show. Classic Boat.
Classic Hydroplane
Single Step Hydroplane.
Antique Wooden Race Boats.
Race Boat.
Rushton Wooden Launch. Classic Wooden Launch.
1969 Riva Ariston.
1986 Riva Aquarama Special.
1954 Christ Craft Sportsman.
1971 Lyman.
1971 Lyman Sportsman.
2000 Streblow Wooden Boat.
Stancraft Gatsby.
Great Northern Boat Works. Saint Paul Slipper Launch.
Classic Wooden Boat Show.
1937 Chris Craft Sportsman Utility Boat.
1949 Chris Craft Sportsman Twin.
2006 Staudacer pleasure craft.
1972 Boston Whaler. Center Consol.
1958 Jetstreak Crestliner.
Classic Mercury Outboards.
1965 Alumacraft.
1960 Bell Boy boat.
1967 Chris Craft Super Sport.
1936 Chris Craft Runabout.
1947 Century Sea Maid.
1963 Chris Craft Sea Skiff.
Chris Craft Utility Boat.
Lake Minnetonka Minnesota.
Lake Minnetonka Boats.
Classic Boat Show.
Classic Boats.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know you have always loved VW busses, classic cars and old boats. Now I understand why you love boats.

[@pmoex]

Sorry to hear your dad passed away. Nice tribute to him Matt.

[@MattsRadShow]

Thank you. Appreciate it much!!

[@henriquea1971]

I'm sorry for your lost. I'm sure your father was an honorable man. Please receive my hug directly from Brazil. Sincerely! Henrique

[@RexAndexler-y9q]

Your Dad sure raised a very special "Little Buddy". Thanks for making me cry. Peace.

[@jerryq1000]

I have been to Lord Fletchers several times...great place. Those boats are powered works of art, the craftsmanship that went into building them is mostly gone today. I grew up in CT, and there were lots of Chris Craft around in the '50's. Great tribute to your dad...sorry for your loss.

[@colehills897]

where in CT?

[@jerryq1000]

Norwich, Lisbon, Jewett City area...@@colehills897

[@donaldziemer1919]

My sister lives in Minnetonka on Crystal Bay. We've been to Lord Fletchers many times by boat. As a kid our family went to the Excelsior amusement park in the 1950's. There were always a few Chris Crafts on Lake Minnetonka when we were there. Good memories. Nice video.

[@garykorsgadentreeguy8906]

Sorry about your Dad, thank you for such a great video and a tribute to your Dad...God Bless

[@RPSchonherr]

I grew up around lakes and did a lot a skiing. A friend's father and his neighbor had Cris Craft boats. Those things were great to ski behind. Easily pull 4 of us up out of the water. I remember watching some Cypress Garden water shows on TV and they were using Cris Craft and had at least 8 young ladies behind the boat making towers. Great boats, minimal wake and plenty of power.

[@edwardranno7119]

I love that lake and those boats,I had a mahogany boat when I was a kid,loved that boat

[@matthgmdude1]

I always admire how well you can put together a fitting speech when the time is right Matt. My sincere condolences to you and your family in these difficult times. Keep on keep'n on.

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks Matt. Appreciate that man. I will! You too.

[@steveleblanc6007]

Great narrating voice!

[@raboldrt]

Art and engineering 💪🏻😎🖖🏻 Fun as heck. The art of engineering 👌🏻

[@wtfrocks8663]

How many of these boats were the center of the "You love that boat more than you do me..." arguments.

[@ErgonBill]

The boat you mispronounced as 'Mistrial II' was actually, 'Mistral II' probably named after the cold seasonal winds of the Mediterranean. Had a love affair with those old Chris Craft about 20 years ago and dreamed of building one. Great video.

[@MrOpaulo]

In my opinion, one of your best posts Your dad can certainly be proud of you

[@johnprince3497]

1959 was the year Playboy magazine started

[@mleekirk]

Just wondering why all the boat owners are alone lol. Nice video Matt and sorry for your loss.....

[@MattsRadShow]

Lol. Not sure. It was pretty early when I filmed them arrive so maybe everybody else was sleeping? And thank you! Appreciate it. 👍

[@richardautry9594]

My condolences for your father. But the opening sound effects don't help the video.

[@jmm1000]

disgusting what humans have done to turn that water into green slime. those beauties deserve MUCH better

[@walterdavis4808]

Flat heads , y blocks and inclined 6s probably a few contenetals too They sound great

[@MattsRadShow]

Love the sound! 😎👍

[@darylturcott]

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Its been 28 years for me and i still miss him every day. ♡

[@Mr91495osh]

In 1958, my grandfather bought a new 23 LYMAN. We boated all over Biscayne Bay, Miami. He named it FLAPPER. I WAS TEN, it was huge.

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad my friend Matt 🥺

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks. Appreciate it. 👍

[@mustrook1]

I should have stopped before "This is for Dad". Kinda in tears.😥 I didnt have that relationship with my dad but I too have fond memories in cars with him. I hope my kids can say what you did about me when I am gone. Great ending to this video. Hope you get that boat or car.

[@Luckysweden13]

First time watching your show. Great one! Beautiful way to honour your dad! 😢 May your dad rest in peace! Subscribed!

[@micahjump1072]

I like a good sounding car, but wooden boats have to be the most hypnotic. They sound great going slow and full throttle! Thanks for sharing

[@cliffkiehl2070]

I like the sound of a CrisCraft with a Gray Marine split manifold 6 idling when the pipes will with water and the exhaust gas blows the water out and the sound is fantastic.

[@TomRiddle-ww5on]

These boats are so beautiful!!! Like a step back in time. Rum runner boats!!

[@manfredneumann938]

I'm sorry for your loss Matt This was a beautiful tribute I'm sure your Pops loved this. I look forward to more of your adventures with the Wally Man.

[@terryeustice5399]

Mahogany was Endless. Those old boats are so nice to see Matt. And you have my deepest condolences on the loss of you dad. And thanks for sharing your memories.

[@MattsRadShow]

Thank you Terry. Appreciate it much. 🙏

[@glennholmes9587]

Sorry to hear of your father passing I'm sure he would have loved your dedication, good job" nothing like the sound of a chrysler marine engine.

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks Glenn. I agree!

[@weepeeteeee]

I have a wooden boat with a wooden steering wheel, wooden gas pedals, and sometimes it WOODEN start.

[@jayjones6904]

My condolences to you for loss of your father sir wonder how many old speedboats during depression made runs on lake superior to Canada to make money

[@charlesoleson6616]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my father a while back so I know your pain 💔. Like your Dad my Dad loved wooden boats too and in the last 15 years he started building cedar strip canoes and I have great memories and I have a great love for wooden boats because of my father and you sharing your father's love with makes me proud to watch your posts. Thanks again and God bless you Charlie from Casper Wyoming.

[@tomscott4438]

The Chris Craft's are amazing, but the Riva's are next level. I just saw one from the 60's on Lake Tahoe this past Tuesday. Among all the Cobalt's and Formula's it was the one everybody noticed. They can sell for $500,000 to $700,000 these days. You were right on about the trim tabs.

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

Awesome video by my friend Matt 😎👍

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks!

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

@@MattsRadShow welcome buddy

[@Ron-d2g]

It sounds like you had many beautiful moments many many l wish I was so lucky son of a POW

[@kendallevans4079]

I'm the least nautical person on earth yet I could look at these boats all day, strange I guess.

[@kevinbushey1879]

Sorry about your dad very sad. Love the boat rock on

[@TheArrow1100]

sorry about dad ;( Nice video though thumbs up . I love old boats.

[@craigkimble1467]

Thanks for this, I grew up in Michigan and luv these boats ❤ sorry about your dad and incidentally you have a nice demeanor and speaking voice for video commentary.

[@GFSwinger1693]

Much classier that the show off crap you see at Haulover inlet

[@MrBartender49]

Sorry for your loss...

[@dockitdetailing2961]

Thanks for this video! I was there that day. I have a 1956 Chris Craft Sportsman that I’m restoring right now!

[@saltressX]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO WATCHING THIS WAS TRUELY A DREAM COME TRUE‼️ IVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH THESE BOATS SINCE I WAS LITTLE AND HOPE TO SOMEDAY RIDE IN ONE‼️ 🙏PRAYERS FOR YOUR DAD ✝️😇 🛥🌊🚤☀️🍺 CHEERS TO YOU AND HIM ❤🍻

[@JRS2248]

Before I get into this video let me say I'm truly sorry for your loss. After 33 years working with my Dad I lost him also; I know he's at pease and I knew he loved me for who I turned out to be. Ok lets get into this video.

[@CurtisTarwater]

❤❤ Beautifully done. Your father is very proud looking down from heaven. He will live on in your memories and through your actions with those you love and those that love you.

[@Laughinghawg]

Leinenkugels! One of my favorite beers! Lake time and Leinenkugels with cool wooden boats, gotta love it!

[@michaeladamo1188]

That was beautiful! I’m sorry about your father

[@richardshirley2786]

Beautiful rollin stock. Sorry about your Dad, it’s been 33 yrs and I still miss mine.

[@wendellellisedwards2109]

Fantastic Video! My condolences on losing your Father. I do know they stay in your heart and memory forever.

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Sorry for your loss Matt, my dad's 92 and we still do stuff together.

[@donaldstenico5266]

Well sir you've just brought back a flood of memories back to this 63 year old man. I thank you and I thank your parents for raising a man like you. I've never been good at sharing my feelings. Maybe that's something I still have time to do. Thanks again

[@justinrice8509]

Big boat man. I enjoyed this video, thank you. I like how it was long also. Again thank you

[@kennymckown8603]

Sorry 😞 Matt , I know the feeling

[@jomama5186]

I love the 50s to 60s Chris crafts all wood and they sound like dragsters!

[@ScottMcEwen1]

Nice job, bud. Thank-you. And then the words to your father came at the end. Thank-you, again

[@immobilienkaufBG]

Watched it til the end. You know, that YT loves that. I did in respect for your Dad and you. Always a shock to lose one - so beloved. I know that... Btw: my thumbs up is 1874. ;-) Best regards, Thomas

[@MattsRadShow]

I appreciate that thanks man!

[@Rlip]

It’s not too long ago all boats were wood! Thanks for shots of the outboards which is what I’m into 😊

[@Mr91495osh]

We can’t keep antique wood boats in south Florida. The heat and humidity pulls them apart. We do have a club on Mt. Dora, mid Florida, it meets once a year.

[@ragnarviking6267]

It was an antique & classic boat show, NOT a wooden boat show. It was open to classic fiberglass and aluminum and other metal boats. We encourage non-wooden boats to participate. The 2023 show will be on 09 September 2023 again at Lord Fletcher's on Lake Minnetonka, MN

[@chevylover6716]

Sooo sorry to hear about your Dad…❤

[@garykuiper6030]

And if you listen and respect the classics they "Shared" the Potato-Potato of the Classic HD. And I still look to the sky's when I hear the Huey's bringing me a bullet and Pall Mall 4 Pack. C-rat fresh smokes lmao.

[@toyman9642]

Good to know that are people with the financial resources to restore and maintain these beautiful classic boats.

[@randybradford3675]

Thanks for the awesome video

[@christopherluker6830]

im sorry for your lost i lost my dad too it feels like apart of you is missing take care my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

[@KyleCamberdella-og7xk]

Hey man not to be a Karen, but the white lines between the wood is not paint…it is seam compound. Fantastic display of wooden boats! Currently restoring my 1941 Chris craft deluxe utility! Hope to see you at the show next year complete!

[@SRM_NZ]

in the boating world, the old wooden Chris Craft are certainly the Lincoln or Cadillac of the boating world...whereby the Riva is a Ferrari...Riva is on the top of classic wooden boats, owned by Kings, queens, billionaires and the movie elite ....no finer boats will ever be built.

[@AshenShugar0965]

Condolences to your family, mate. Greetings from Australia. Those white lines on the boat are not usually painted (on original craft). They are actually wood inlays between the planks. Great video and commentary.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

I’m sorry to hear about your dad and I’m sure he’ll be missed, a lot. Just wanted you to know that I just happened upon your channel, well maybe a month ago or so and I saved it in my library to watch it later. OMG I am truly impressed and you brought back a ton of memories for me and I thank you for this or should I say these? I just finished your other video from the antique wooden boats in MI, it was great!!! BTW, you now have a new subscriber with 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 up. I’m now 72 and my dad had a couple of classics that could’ve been in those shows too. His first one was a Yellow Jacket with a 35 Johnson on it, pull start 😂 then he upgraded to a 30’ Owens cruiser, think I was around 6 when he got the Yellow Jacket and 10 when he got the 57 Owens, both were great and I was wondering if you’ve ever come across either of these in your travels??? Thanks again for the great content, keep them coming, please. Ron

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks Ron. Appreciate it, very much. I don't think I have. But will keep an eye out! Thanks for watching!

[@SteveT935]

Grew up in the Grays Bay area. Is always a pleasure to see these classic boat.

[@pappabigguy7684]

THANK YOU !!! This took me back to my childhood

[@BarbaraWismer-nx6vw]

Hi Matt.I just watched your boat video. I hope you are feeling better after the loss of your Dad.The words you said at the end really hit me. The image's in what you said mirror my own. Sounds like he was an awesome man.l lost my best friend when he was there 62. I'm now 64 and I miss him every day. Take care Matt. Brad.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

If you dont think these boats are all American gorgeousness, you are crazy ! God bless your father .

[@feliperodriguez9693]

Sorry for You father

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

The steering wheel, the gauges, it was meant to be like a car on the water, with beautiful woodwork

[@migueldelaguardia]

Sorry for your lost

[@mikedaugharty5544]

matt you have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father

[@judithmitchell4667]

Incredibly beautiful craftsmanship on all the boats. I am so sorry for your loss, my friend. I am sending my love and best wishes to you and your family. What a lovely memorial to your dad. Beautifully stated, my friend. Many blessings - Judith 🎭🎵

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks Judith. I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching!

[@hcj1955hjhj]

God bless ☮️🙏

[@thomasbarnhart1527]

BROTHER IM SORRY,ABOUT YOUR DAD PASSING, IT'S A HARD TIME IN YOUR,LIFE, GOD BLESS YOU!

[@tommyberndtsson5544]

Nice boats

[@matthewtaylor1697]

Too our DAD'S

[@jimbarber9638]

These all-wood pleasure craft were built from the 1920s until about the mid 1950s. At that time fiberglass boats began making their debut that customers liked because they required much less maintenance. The three main manufacturers of these beautiful treasures were Chris Craft, Hacker-Craft and Garwood Boats and all had their facilities in the Detroit area. The boats were tested in the Detroit River that has been famous for unlimited class racing for over 100 years. All three companies designed their boats with a similar look, and all were of the highest quality. Up until about the 1990s you could find these boats in various degrees of disrepair in storage sheds and barns throughout the Great Lakes Region and elsewhere. Today, some companies have produced replications of these all-wood boats, but none that compare to the originals. Note: you made a comment about how the steering wheels of the boats looked so much like automobile steering wheels. Well, that's because they were. After all, the boats were crafted in Detroit and just about every automobile in the day was manufactured there as well.

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks for the Info Jim! 😎👍

[@michaeldesilvio221]

Very nice.

[@fredbaldwin3221]

While I am not heavy into boating I love an impressive boat video and you did your father proud

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks man! Appreciate it. 👍

[@nasty906]

Nice

[@agmc4me]

I also love the way they sound. Nothing like how smooth the engine gets loaded when put it gear.

[@mbjeep7]

sorry for your loss bud, beautiful tribute... cheers

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍👍👍

[@beverlyhart9004]

I'm a year late, but my condolences on the passing of your father. My father was born in 1916, and his love of boats began with Chris Craft and remained the same. My dad was one of those people who could do anything. He'd go to the coast after a hurricane and buy salvaged boats to rebuild. I've done my share of scraping barnacles and washing down boats as well. God bless the person who invented power washers. My dad and I were the sailors in the family. Mother never wanted to be in, or on the water; my older brother and younger brothers loved cars. Dad was born in Baltimore, MD and his family moved to Miami, FL where he was on the water as much as possible. His best friend was the son of a famous gangster and dad said transportation to and from the island compound was done on a Chris Craft, with the guards having machine guns. Dad died in 1990, and I wish I had paid more attention to what he was doing and how. I love sailing but, due to back problems, had to give that up a couple of years ago. I am preparing to retire. I live in the Dallas-Ft Worth area and my daughter lives in Houston. Instead of buying a house in Houston, I'm going to buy a boat to live aboard. If she decides to move out of Houston, I only have to move the boat to a lake close to her. She's not too happy about her mom living on a boat, but she'll get used to it...or not. I've begun the search and am pretty annoyed at the condition of some of the boats. Golly. Take care of yourself and boat on. Beverly

[@tomconnors8165]

These boats ain't got no hoes!

[@MattsRadShow]

😆 Lol. "Prestige Worldwide" didn't make it this year. 👍

[@gt1957]

Sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace. This was a great tribute to him ❤

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks Roger. Appreciate it very much man.

[@d.p.2680]

I love the Riva's just not the immense noise pollution

[@angiewanders7272]

Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad!! So sorry for your loss!!

[@fdholley]

Absolutely beautiful 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@highwayman2195]

Sorry for your loss Matt.

[@dr.strangelove7739]

So sorry for your loss, I'm right there with you after losing my dad recently!

[@67697072]

So sorry for your loss.

[@heatherruthrauff6843]

Great video. Some great images of incredible boats, subtle and dry jokes, and a beautiful tribute to your father. 🤜🤛

[@projecthondarod]

Woah!! Well it's not classic I in love with the riva aquarama! Timeless. There IS just something glorious about old boats. Great video. Sorry to hear of your dad. I knows he's proud watching down on ya doing your thing.

[@MattsRadShow]

Thanks man. Appreciate that! 👍 and yeah that riva aquarama was beautiful.

[@dankeyes2669]

Sorry for your loss ..my father also loved his inboard wooden boat Century resorter ..he passed too young and did not see or hear my current twin engine cruiser