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.
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.
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.
❤❤ 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ❤🍻
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 🎭🎵
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
Your Dad sure raised a very special "Little Buddy". Thanks for making me cry. Peace.
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.
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. ♡
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.
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.
Good to know that are people with the financial resources to restore and maintain these beautiful classic boats.
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.
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
Who doesn't love these old watercraft! A lot of which would cost a fortune to build these days. 💛
Sorry for your loss Matt, my dad's 92 and we still do stuff together.
Sooo sorry to hear about your Dad…❤
THANK YOU !!! This took me back to my childhood
Sorry about your dad very sad. Love the boat rock on
Fantastic Video! My condolences on losing your Father. I do know they stay in your heart and memory forever.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad my friend Matt 🥺
Thanks. Appreciate it. 👍
I'm sorry for your lost. I'm sure your father was an honorable man. Please receive my hug directly from Brazil. Sincerely! Henrique
❤❤ 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.
Nice job, bud. Thank-you.
And then the words to your father came at the end. Thank-you, again
WHAT A GREAT VIDEO. YOUR DAD WOULD BE SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU. GOD BLESS.
Sorry for your loss...
Sorry to hear your dad passed away. Nice tribute to him Matt.
Thank you. Appreciate it much!!
Big boat man. I enjoyed this video, thank you. I like how it was long also. Again thank you
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
I love the 50s to 60s Chris crafts all wood and they sound like dragsters!
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.
These boats are so beautiful!!! Like a step back in time. Rum runner boats!!
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.
where in CT?
Norwich, Lisbon, Jewett City area...@@colehills897
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.
Beautiful rollin stock. Sorry about your Dad, it’s been 33 yrs and I still miss mine.
Art and engineering 💪🏻😎🖖🏻 Fun as heck.
The art of engineering 👌🏻
I love that lake and those boats,I had a mahogany boat when I was a kid,loved that boat
Sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure his soul lives on in wooden boats.
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
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.
Thank you Terry. Appreciate it much. 🙏
That was beautiful! I’m sorry about your father
Leinenkugels! One of my favorite beers! Lake time and Leinenkugels with cool wooden boats, gotta love it!
It’s not too long ago all boats were wood! Thanks for shots of the outboards which is what I’m into 😊
Grew up in the Grays Bay area. Is always a pleasure to see these classic boat.
matt you have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father
Sorry for your loss!! I miss my mother too
Awesome video by my friend Matt 😎👍
Thanks!
@@MattsRadShow welcome buddy
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.
Thanks Glenn. I agree!
Sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace. This was a great tribute to him ❤
Thanks Roger. Appreciate it very much man.
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 ❤🍻
So sorry for your loss, I'm right there with you after losing my dad recently!
Flat heads , y blocks and inclined 6s probably a few contenetals too
They sound great
Love the sound! 😎👍
sorry for your loss bud, beautiful tribute... cheers
Sorry about your Dad, thank you for such a great video and a tribute to your Dad...God Bless
Sorry for your loss Matt.
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
I appreciate that thanks man!
Thanks for this video! I was there that day. I have a 1956 Chris Craft Sportsman that I’m restoring right now!
Just wondering why all the boat owners are alone lol. Nice video Matt and sorry for your loss.....
Lol. Not sure. It was pretty early when I filmed them arrive so maybe everybody else was sleeping? And thank you! Appreciate it. 👍
It sounds like you had many beautiful moments many many l wish I was so lucky son of a POW
You can't beat a Cris craft
Very nice.
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.
So sorry for your loss.
Nice boats
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
sorry about dad ;(
Nice video though thumbs up . I love old boats.
That’s not noise … that’s Soul Music. 😊
Nice video works and a great show! Some real works of art...
If you dont think these boats are all American gorgeousness, you are crazy ! God bless your father .
Thanks for the awesome video
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.
While I am not heavy into boating I love an impressive boat video and you did your father proud
Thanks man! Appreciate it. 👍
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.
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.
Nice
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.
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 🎭🎵
Thanks Judith. I appreciate that very much. Thanks for watching!
God bless ☮️🙏
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.
First time watching your show. Great one! Beautiful way to honour your dad! 😢 May your dad rest in peace! Subscribed!
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.
Thanks Matt. Appreciate that man. I will! You too.
I also love the way they sound. Nothing like how smooth the engine gets loaded when put it gear.
Great video. Some great images of incredible boats, subtle and dry jokes, and a beautiful tribute to your father. 🤜🤛
Love the boats 🙂👍
Fabulous
Great narrating voice!
Much classier that the show off crap you see at Haulover inlet
Absolutely beautiful 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad!! So sorry for your loss!!
great video work Matt.
BROTHER IM SORRY,ABOUT YOUR DAD PASSING, IT'S A HARD TIME IN YOUR,LIFE, GOD BLESS YOU!
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.
Thanks man. Appreciate that! 👍 and yeah that riva aquarama was beautiful.
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
How many of these boats were the center of the "You love that boat more than you do me..." arguments.
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
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.
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.
Sorry for You father
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.
Thanks for the Info Jim! 😎👍
Much Appreciated!
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
Thanks Ron. Appreciate it, very much. I don't think I have. But will keep an eye out! Thanks for watching!
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!
Sorry for your lost
I love the Riva's just not the immense noise pollution
Super touching tribute Matt
Too our DAD'S
I'm the least nautical person on earth yet I could look at these boats all day, strange I guess.
I have a wooden boat with a wooden steering wheel, wooden gas pedals, and sometimes it WOODEN start.