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Chris craft boat books. This book was a lot of fun to read and it explained some of the reasons for design changes over the years. Crafted with the same passion and dedication as they were 147 years ago Chris-Craft boats continue to speak to boat enthusiasts everywhere. This beautifully illustrated history of the Michigan-based company and its most significant powerboats begins in 1922 when the mercurial Christopher Columbus Smith and his three sons formed Chris Smith.

Illustrated with historic museum photos this book will appeal to boat enthusiasts who are just as interested in the intriguing history of the Chris-Craft as in the. Paperback 49549 495. HAT5 Chris Craft Authorized Pre War Logo Hat 2295.

The company was sold by the Smith family in 1960 to NAFI Corporation which changed its name to Chris-Craft Industries in 1962. Whether its an open bow ideal for socializing or a larger cruiser with a cabin for extended excursions every inch of every boat we build is carefully considered. An American Classic Written by Nick Voulgaris III Foreword by Ralph Lauren Contribution by Chris-Craft Boats.

Only 1 left in stock - order soon. By Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Jan 1 2011. THE LEGEND OF CHRIS - CRAFT BY JEFFREY L RODENGEN THIS BOOK EXPLODES MANY MYTHS SURROUNDING THE EMERGENCE DURING THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS SMITHS FIRST FAMILY OF BOAT BUILDERS 270 PAGES GOOD CONDITION.

Brawny inboard motors lovingly crafted wood hulls and swank chrome accoutrements are all synonymous with Chris-Craft the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. Celebrate all that is quintessentially American about being on the water in the worlds most beloved boat. Dozens of incredible color photographs put you at the helm for a high seas tour through the popular boats of this prolific powerboat company.

Classic Antique Boat Books The Real Runabouts Series. I have a well worn copy in my restoration shop for reviewing those exacting details and assisting customers determine 1 what boat they actually have and 2 how it was originally equipped. It is helping me restore a 1948 Chris Craft that I stumbled upon and I would be completely lost without it.