It is powered by a model mbl 158hp flat head 6 cylinder engine. The stock original engine is a rare mb model, with a custom, period correct,cyclone. The history of this iconic builder is chronicled in the pages of nick voulgaris iiis chriscraft boats. It was the largest manufacturer of production wooden boats and remains one the most soughtafter marques of classic and collectible runabouts.
This boat was originally sold on lake tahoe, and has spent the last 15 years in coeur d alene and hayden lake, idaho. The fastest and largest model in the highlycollectible chriscraft barrell back series of runabouts rare chriscraft 6cyl90 hp. Chrome plated deck fittings, drive line hardware, flag and burgee are all supplied. The family and company that made runabout and cabin cruiser household words and possessions has a fascinating and colorful heritage which will intrigue and delight even the most ardent landlubbers. Tom crew was the mariners museum archivist for 14 years, from 19821996, and responsible for arrangement, preservation, and administration of the manuscript and photographic collections of the mariners museum, and has acquired a national reputation as an expert on the history of chriscraft boats. Built in algonac, michigan late in 1947 hull number r19064 and delivered to a reno, nv dealer in november 1947. The company was sold by the smith family in 1960 to nafi corporation, which changed its name to chriscraft industries in 1962. Chris smith built his first boat in 1874 at the age of in algonac, michigan. Beautifully restored chris craft 19 racing runabout in excellent condition. These post war 19 racing runabouts was loosely based on the 19 special race boats of 1936 and 1937. Questions on the build for the 1949 chriscraft runabout. Out of 503 r19 racing runabouts produced, she is the only craft to receive an ml 145hp engine and is one of 206 varnished hulls produced out of that number. The wood frame hull is covered with expanded pvc and then the upper body is strip planked with mahogany veneer. The ventnor racing runabout had a sleek hull, low windscreen and driver s controls in the stern, making this little beauty appear to be flying even while tied to the pier.
The new turquoise upholstery is the original color for the boat. Chris craft red and white racing runabout 1948 for sale for. Im about ready to completely rewire my 17 cc runabout, 1957, complete with new gauges. The boat was a hit and chris craft made a total of 503 of them during the time from 1948 through to 1954. Since june 4, 2018, the company has been owned by winnebago industries, an american manufacturer of recreational vehicles chriscraft corporation is at least the fourth iteration of the boat building company. Ready for the 2016 boating season an absolute must see. Custom tandemaxle trailer and waterline cover included.
The wood framed hull is covered with expanded pvc and then planked with mahogany veneer. Few boats can combine elegance, power, and function quite like tuxedo taxi. Chris craft corporation is at least the fourth iteration of the boat building company. Miss arrowhead, a 1940 chriscraft racing runabout, powered by a. Given chriscrafts legendary drive to produce good boats for less money than the competition, it is no surprise that the company decided to make changes that would trim the production time and cost of its lead runabout. A winner of multiple awards, this boat is sporty, fast and indeed one of the most desirable of the chris craft runabouts. Other chriscraft models profit would cover any cobra production losses. This combo includes the model and everything you need to power and radio control the kit. By the beginning of the 20th century, chris smiths reputation had begun to spread. Racing runabout is our sleekest looking chris craft to date.
This is an allwood staticdisplay 1949 chris craft racing runabout boat. Mackerer led his team within chriscraft on the cobras naval architecture. The stock chris craft head will be included in this sale. Yet with purportedly less than 400 ever produced, any remaining boats given care and restoration trade hands for tensofthousands of dollars if. This is one of the finest model boats available anywhere. Styles of custom inboards ran from the sublime to the ridiculous. The original company, chriscraft boats, was founded in the late 19th. These were also paint finished according to jerry conrads chris craft the essential guide book. Seller claims this racing runabout needs new deck and bottom planking. Chris craft red and white racing runabout 1948 for sale. They already had a successful mackerer hull that ran exceptionally well for their sportscar boat. Do classic chriscraft rivieras get the respect they. Each kit has all the parts you need to build a beautiful static display for your. I am sure some one must have done some extensive research on the prewars.
Chris craft hull numbers antique wooden chris craft boats. The fastest and largest model in the highlycollectible chris craft barrell back series of runabouts rare chris craft 6cyl90 hp. Originally delivered to california in 1929, chriscrafts 28foot runabout is a boating icon in itself, and with the addition of the factory installed van mourick limousine sedan top, makes this example a showstopper. Chriscraft stock wood production ran from 1922 to 1972. With the museum since 1997, conrad holds degrees from the state university of new york at stonybrook in both history and marine science. In 1927, jay smith, chris s son, was designated the president and general manager of chris craft a position he would hold for the next 31 years. The boats were built to go fast and had larger engines which produced more speed. The current successor is chriscraft corporation, which produces motorboats under the chriscraft name. That doesnt leave a whole hell of a lot of planking. The racing runabout is the nicest handling runabout that chriscraft built. Chriscraft corporation is an american manufacturer of recreational powerboats that is based in sarasota, florida. The chris craft runabout model speedboat sits perfectly on the included base, which is made of a highquality, conditioned wood. Chris smith built his first wooden boat in 1874 at the age of.
His boats referred to as punts or skiffs quickly earned him a reputation. The name chriscraft is one of only a handful of trademarks universally recognized. Model boat plans for beginnerssailing boat design book best boats, cool. It wasnt long before chris and his brother hank began building a succession of wooden boats. Jul 26, 20 rascal runabout, vintage1961 80hp mercury outboard, home built mahogany speed boatgentlemans racer duration. Has been in storage about 10 years, just waiting for you. Since june 4, 2018, the company has been owned by winnebago industries, an american manufacturer of recreational vehicles. Chris craft also made a 18 foot special race boat 14 hulls. Under his leadership, chris craft became known as the worlds largest builder of. Of all the halfdozen or so sizes built by chris craft, the 19 custom runabout model produced between 1939 and 1942 seems to generate the most interest today. Learn more about the history of chriscraft runabouts, by reading an article written by tom crew, former archivist of the mariners museum, who has a national reputation as an expert on the history of chriscraft boats. Hell yeah, id work hard on this chriscraft project until i had my first twenty grand buried in it, hadnt seen my family in 19 weekends and i still hadnt even bought an engine. Includes custom vm trailer and custom waterline canvas.
Sep 7, 2015 1954 19 ft chris craft racing runabout classic mahogany racer for sale. Ive checked out the archives, and have dannenbergs book. The history of chris craft boats classic boat sales and. Chris craft is without doubt the most prestigious name in the history of american boatbuilders. Such builders as hacker craft, dee wite and gar wood built hundreds of fine custom speedboats. The chriscraft cobra was built to turn heads hagerty media. Dumas 1949 chriscraft 19 racing runabout rc wooden scale. Classic boats for sale classic chris crafts antique boats. The book jacket refers to chriscraft boats as a touchstone of american. Under his leadership, chriscraft became known as the worlds largest builder of. We are open, but orders may be delayed unexpectedly. Chris craft runabout 20 model speed boat wooden speed boat nautical deco. The 224page story starts in algonac, michigan, in 1874, when chris smith built his first wooden boat at age. Painted chris craft runabout boat model 32 display wooden decor collectible new.
Sep 7, 2015 1954 19 ft chris craft racing runabout classic mahogany racer for sale stay safe and healthy. Also included is a custom mooring cover, andfront and rear cockpit covers. It was here that yearold christopher columbus smith built his first boat in 1874. Dumas 1930 chris craft mahogany runabout this is a build log of a boat mostly completed a couple of months ago. Rascal runabout, vintage1961 80hp mercury outboard, home built mahogany speed boatgentlemans racer duration. See more ideas about wooden boats, wood boats and boat building. You could consider this book the back story to mollica and jack savages.
What would your recommendation be for a breaker panel. Antiques column on chriscraft racing runabouts, 1950s boats that are still much in demand. The result was the riviera, a boat that is considered by many to be the quintessential 1950s chriscraft runabout. Classic boating has a picture and write up in one of their scrap books of a blue and white. Apr 14, 20 given chriscrafts legendary drive to produce good boats for less money than the competition, it is no surprise that the company decided to make changes that would trim the production time and cost of its lead runabout. Chriscraft boats was an american manufacturer of boats that was founded by christopher.
Chriscraft boats was an american manufacturer of boats that was founded by christopher columbus smith 18611939. In 1927, jay smith, chriss son, was designated the president and general manager of chriscraft a position he would hold for the next 31 years. Up for sale for the first time since her total restoration in 1991 is this one of a kind 19 chris craft 1950 racing runabout. The detroitarea company became well known for its sleek racing boats in the 1910s and. Chris craft 1949 19 racing runabout page 2 rc groups. Antique and classic wooden boats for sale including chris craft boats, vintage. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. It was a simple lake boat for duck hunting, but demonstrated an extraordinary natural talent for working with wood. My wife laurieis looking to add a racing runabout to her collection. Jerry conrad holds the position of archivist for the chris craft collection of the research library and archives at the mariners museum in newport news, virginia. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Racing runabout is our sleekest looking chriscraft to date. Apr 30, 2017 dork is a beautiful, unusual colored 1948 19. Chris craft history chriscraft was founded in algonac, mich.
Chris craft corporation is an american manufacturer of recreational powerboats that is based in sarasota, florida. Chris craft runabout wood model 24 classic mahogany racing speed boat new. But that racing runabouts design had run its course soon after the postwwii era. Your old chriscraft electrical system can be a challenge. Our 18th scale version of this popular racer is 28 inches long with a 9 inch beam. The family and company that made runabout and cabin cruiser household. Do classic chriscraft rivieras get the respect they deserve. Today i put it in the water for its maiden voyage and since i had made extensive photographs of the build and problems with it, i decided to share the photos for anyone who might be considering building this model. In the 2010 lake tahoe concours delegance program, dork is described by her owners as follows.
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