1959 Fleetform Convertible. 1955 19' Chris Craft Capri. This boat will only be sold with a restoration contract. This Lake Geneva classic was designed by John Hacker and custom built by Gage Marine corp. ALL CARVER boats are elegantly appointed with deep shag carpeting, attractive upholstery, fine draperies and numerous other luxury features all of which add to the comfort and pride that accompanies ownership of a quality built CARVER. Very rare and original boat. Renowned for their Antique and Classic and Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), the Grand Craft boats listed generally have a medium-depth draft and average beam, features that make them popular and well-suited for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Mercruiser 454 Engine. Chris Craft KLC 120HP 6 Cylinder engine, engine has just been rebuilt. A big thank you goes out to Tom Wagner from Fox River Valley Boats for his guidance and support and also to Don Dannenberg and his loyal followers on his website forum as without all of their support and knowledge, this restoration would not have happened. 1949 Chris Craft U22 - 'Fearless'.
Grand Craft 20 Sport 1 Listing. It is powered by a 285 HP Cadillac Engine. She has been repowered with a 350 V8-43 mph GPS! As demand for Chris' boats grew, he joined with his brother (Hank) and began making boats full-time. Grand-Craft's new 25-foot Super Sport powerboat is similar to this 24-foot Luxury Sport boat. Grand Craft boats are influenced by classic American designs and built with modern convenience for superior performance. Owner: Delavan Lake Boat Shed.
2003 Grand Craft Grand Sport Runabout - 'Irish Ayes'. Here we have a collectors dream. First, the swivel captain seats were replaced with built in box seats, sporting liquor storage cabinets on the backside, the aft bench seat and engine cover were reupholstered and the indoor-outdoor carpet was removed. Maximum Draft Feet 2. In 1927, Chris' son, Jay Smith, became President and General Manager of Chris-Craft. As a non-professional, this Award means a lot to me. Powered with Crusader 6. 1947 Century Sea Maid - 'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah'. This boat has already been turning heads at a few shows and has earned Best in Class and Best in Show awards. Home Port: Trout Valley, IL. 1956 Milo Craft Valkyrie. Custom sound system with subwoofer & amplifier.
Glasspar in 1959 was the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass boats. "Patrick is a fantastic marketer, " Northuis said. He took delivery in February 1955. The introduction of the Super Sport is the first all new boat model from Grand-Craft in four years. African Meranti Mahogany is preferred by Grand-Craft for its flexible strength and sound/shock absorption, as well as its lasting beauty.
Mahogany steering wheel, new black gauges. This boat has a 5200 bottom. 5 kw Generator, Vac-U flush head, new 40" TV in the cockpit, new hardwood floor in the cabin, new SeaGrass cockpit carpet last year, two flat screen TV'S, updated Front Eisenglass in cockpit. It is fully restored which included an upgraded bottom. Chris Craft Prototype Cobra. All hardware is hand-cast in brass or bronze, which is plated in copper, nickel, and chrome. Home Port: Tinley Park, IL.
Under Jay's leadership, Chris-Craft became known as the world's largest builder of mahogany powerboats. Gull-winged hardtop. Marine Trades & Services. 1950 Chris Craft Special Utility/Gentleman's Racer - 'Just Cruisin'. Interior is in excellent condition, boat includes a one year warranty. Flat-bottom boats are great for very shallow areas as they have a small draft and are much less likely to run aground on riverbanks. It will safely haul this Mona Lisa of mahogany from sea to shining sea. This 19' day cruiser was Amish-built in Lancaster, PA.