Throughout the 80s and early 90s Chris-Craft got back to what they loved prior to wartime.
Chris craft kit boats history. I had a similar 14 CC Kit boat in the middle 1950s. Original owner claims that the box has not been opened ever except to take photos. Everyone Has a Chris-Craft Story.
Chris-Craft Today Chris-Craft is building stylish world-class boats today as they have since 1922. Has launched a line of replica plywood kit boats taken directly from those produced in the 1950s by Chris-Craft. Check out this nine minute video on YouTube.
I purchased this boat from a friend of mines father who purchased it from the original owner in 1973. 263 rows Christopher Columbus Smith the founder of Chris-Craft built his first boat in. The models range from an 8-foot pram to an upcoming 16-foot custom runabout Existing kits are priced from 750 for the pram to 2650 for a 14-foot runabout with solid mahogany decks.
Matt you stirred up good memories for me. Well naming this boat will be easy. They measured 227 with a beam of 711 and a 23 draft.
Brass Props with 316 Hole Threaded 10-32. I purchased this boat from a friend of mines father who purchased it from the original owner in 1973. I first had a 5 HP Chris Craft outboard but graduated to a 10 HP Chris Craft commander.
Explore todays Chris-Craft here. All boats are sold as is where is in the condition as represented to Woodies Restorations Inc. Brass Props with 18 Hole Threaded 5-40.