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WoodenClassics.com Beta Website launched
After a solid period of preparation the portal WoodenClassics.com will be opened for visitors on the 31st of January 2006. The first few weeks this webportal will be open as a 'Beta Website' giving visitors and future users/customers a realistic experience of the features and content. Go to full story

Product News
Lignu ¨Impregnating Epoxy (Also known as Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealerª - CPESª)
Lignu ¨ImpregnatingÊEpoxy is an easy to use 2 part penetrating epoxy sealer that stops dry rot, reinforces wood and enhances adhesion of paint and varnish.
This product is has earned a very high reputation in North America and is used by professional and private boat restorers for the last 30 year.
The Lignu product range is now available in Europe in the WoodenClassics webshop

Restoration Guru supports WoodenClassics
Don Danenberg contributes to WoodenClassics
Don Danenberg the author of 'How To Restore Your Wooden Runabout, Vol 1 & 2' supports WoodenClassics by contribution articles in the 'How To' section of this website. Don is considered as one of the guru's in restoration of antique and classic woodenboats in North America. "I am honored to be asked to contribute to WoodenClassics because of its focus on Classic Wooden boats, my vocation for 35 years. There are a number of restoration techniques proffered today, some better than
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About WoodenClassics
WoodenClassics.com will be the focused marketplace and a source of knowledge ,special products & technology for the restoration and maintenance of wooden classics.
In addition, it will also facilitate a focused platform for promoting newly built retro/classic boats for which many suppliers have emerged in the last few years.

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Ads ' Offered ' and 1 Ads ' Wanted '
The Marketplace for Buying, Offering and Searching for classic sports boats, parts, equipment, jobs and much more! Here you can find the used boat, that tool, materials for restoration and much more offered by individuals or businesses. You can also place your own Ad which reaches a focused audience around the world. more È

Technical
Engines, technical parts, transmissions, driveshaft & steering and tools.

Used boats
Classic sports boats ÔAds for saleÕ or Ôwanted AdsÕ from private owners or businesses.
Alphabetical by maker.

Materials
Do you have materials left over from your restoration job, or are you looking for materials.

Classic Parts
The place to find or offer original parts É

Ancillary
Boat trailers, cradles, and other goods that do not fit the other categories...

Media
Boating books, original sales catalogues and manuals, videoÕs, posters, Art and more...

For Rent / To Let
Workshop space, special tools, berths, or even boats...

Jobs & Specialists Jobs in the marine industry or freelance specialists you can hire for special tasks...

Business Opportunities
Meeting place for businesses in the industry

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Parts
Parts for repair & restoration of Classic Boats, including Marine Hardware ,Classic Parts and Technical Parts Ê

Material
Materials for maintenance, repairÊ& restoration. Fasteners, paintingÊsupplies, special plywood, Wood Treatment, Adhesives and upholstery materials and much more... Ê

Special Tools
Special tools for maintenance, repair & restoration. Ê Ê

Books & Media
Ê New booksÊ& other media .Books on boats as well as technical manuals.

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How To .... Information & Tips with Weblog

In this section interesting Themes and Topics will be addressed and discussed via a weblog to inform boat enthusiasts and professionals about technology, best practices, information sources, products and specific knowledge...
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Maintain your boat
Topics addressing maintenance of wooden boats...
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Restore your own boat
All aspects of restoring your own boat...
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Environmental & Safety Issues
Topics adressing todays safety demands and environmental responsibilities of us all.
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Buy a Wooden Classic
What to look for when buying a Classic boat?
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Use this Website
Help & Tips how to navigate and use functionality on this portal...
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Wooden Classics
All about the history of true classic runabouts from the last century.
An overview of classic brands and models built between the twenties up to the seventies.
Several artiles have been written and will be published very soon.

Arcangeli Commander
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Wooden Classics Overview
An overview of all Wooden Classics grouped by country of origin.

Classics from the Italian lakes
Abbate, Arcangeli, Bellini, Bianchi & Cecchi, Cadenazzi, Comitti, Lancia, Molinari, Piantoni, Possilippo, Rio, Riva, Taroni, Timossi &ÊVidoli

Swiss & German craftsmanship
Adacher, Boesch, Brunnert & Grimm, Infanger, Kalchofner, Original Schneider ,Pedrazzini, Rhon & Swiss Craft

Scandinavian boats
Iversen, Petterson & Storebro

French & Belgium runabouts
Ponchelet & Portier

British launches
Healy &ÊHiggins

North American Classics
Century, Chris Craft, CorrectCraft, Dodge, Gar Wood, Greavette, HackerCraft, Higgins, Shepherd, Sea-Lyon
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How it all started...

We are currently writing an article about the history of the wooden runabouts. Where did it all start... who was the true father of the runabout... and much more interesting information. Stay tuned...

What is a Classic?
An attempt to define a classic...

Wooden Classics today
What has become of the many makers of classic runabouts, which boats are still around? An article is being written and will be published soon.

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Contemporay Classics

Contemporary Classics built in the spirit of true classics from the last century. An overview of new runabouts that clearly thrive on the revival of the real mahogany sports boats.
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Interesting Appearances
'new classics' are appearing frequently. Here you'll find interesting boats that are inspired by the style and glamour of the sixties and seventies. Probably not build in wood but clearly the classic lines and atmosphere of Riva, ChrisCraft and the other classics.

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about us
WoodenClassics Trading & Services is a new business activity launched in 2005 to service the clear revival of classic wooden sports boats in Europe.

The initiative responds to the need for a professional international source of information, services and products focused on this market.

WoodenClassics is a professional internet centered business for classic wooden boat owners, buyers, as well as specialized businesses like restorers, traders and technology vendors. WoodenClassics.com is aiming to be thŽ focused marketplace and a source of knowledge, special products & technology for the restoration and maintenance of classic wooden boats.

In addition, it will also facilitate a focused platform for promoting newly built retro/classic boats for which many suppliers have emerged in the last few years.

Founder Dingco Geijtenbeek with his 1964 Arcangeli Runabout

Based in the Netherlands, amongst many professional nautical businesses, WoodenClassics will address its important domestic market but will equally focus on international markets where classic wooden boats are popular.

WoodenClassics Trading & Services is created by experienced entrepreneurs and professional partners with a track-record in international business and e-commerce.
The driving force behind this new company is Dutchman Dingco Geijtenbeek (42) a classic boat enthusiast and co-founder of Sistenza B.V., a business development company based in Amsterdam serving clients from the US and Europe (www.sistenza.com ).