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So if you have a hard time picking a favorite 16' model to fill an article, talk about all 26 of them. However, they were also distributed and sold by existing Chris-Craft dealers with a Sea Skiff/Chris-Craft logo on their sides in 1962. Thompson had their own network of distributors and dealers and continued production and sales. Thompson Boat Company of Cortland, NY was a wholly owned subsidiary of Chris-Craft which produced this and other lapstrake outboard models when they were acquired. It's the 1962, 16' Sea Skiff Sportsman Outboard. Seattle Washington, United States of America. 1950 Chris-Craft Racing Runabout for sale Chris-Craft. The Corsair Division of fiberglass boats offered 4 different 16' models beginning in 1965. View a wide selection of Chris-Craft racing runabout for sale in North America, explore detailed information, photos, price and find your next boat on. The Cavalier Division offered 16' boats in 3 models from 1958 through 1966. It was a popular size in the Kit Boat Division between 19 in 5 models. In 1962 the 16' Ski Boat and the 16' Jet Ski were introduced but were short lived. There were 8 pre-war and 3 post war models in this era. The 16' models became popular following the slow recovery from the depression years and were available into the post war era until 1951. It might be interesting to point out that Chris-Craft produced 26 different 16' models between 19 based on records in The Mariners' Museum Chris-Craft Collection and probably a few more after this. Most obvious is below the waterline but equally important, from an aesthetics point of view, above it represents a complete refinement of its predecessor. Aside from a few pieces of similar hardware major differences reveal themselves from the first time you see a photo. For the author speed does not matter because it’s what’s above the waterline that gives it all the appeal one could want.īorn from the 16’ Race boat of 1937-40, the first real Chris-Craft Torpedo-stern or as we like to refer to them these days, the Barrel Back, the 1941 version while appearing to be very similar is indeed for all practical purposes a completely different boat. For those fortunate few who enjoy the lines, beauty and speed it offers, no doubt thank Chris-Craft for the product and for the rest of us we just hope to see one at a show some day and hear the scuttlebutt about how it really drives. It might be a stretch to imagine an influx of request from dealers for such a craft therefore we can only speculate why the world’s largest builder of motor boats choose to expend time and effort on just 19 examples. This aptly describes the small, power-packed 16’ Hydroplane that Chris-Craft produced for a little fun around the plant in 1940. WE KNOW YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED WITH THE ORIGINALLITY AND INTEGRITY OF R-19-291.Intro paragraph from my article in the Brass Bell: She is powered by a freshly rebuilt Chris Craft Model MBL engine with 158HP and a 6 volt electrical system. Upon restoration a new 5200 bottom was installed. THE HOPE IS THAT YOU APPRECIATE THE HARD WORK IT TOOK TO PRESERVE THIS HISTORY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN A USABLE, HEAD TURNING, BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART BOAT. This boat left the Chris Craft plant with a rare blue interior that was re-done and brought back to life during the restoration. AND MANY HOURS WERE SPENT LOOKING FOR THE UNUSUAL CHRIS CRAFTS, GARWOODS AND BELL ISLES. 1950 Chris Craft 19' Racing Runabout - One off boat with ML 145hp Hercules 63,500 Barrington, Illinois Year 1950 Make Chris Craft Model Racing Runabout Category - Length 19.0 Posted Over 1 Month 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. SHE HAS BEEN VERIFIED AS ONE OF THE RAREST OF RARE CHRIS CRAFTS BY THE MARINER'S MUSEUM IN NEW PORT NEWS, VA. ANOTHER POINT OF INTEREST IS OUR GOOD FORTUNE THATCHRIS SMITH,THE GREATGRANDSON OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS SMITH, WAS ON HAND TO WORK ON THE RESTORATION. ALSO INCLUDED ARE ALL THE RECEIPTS AND PHOTO ALBUM OF RESTORATION PROCESS. THE BOAT COMES WITH A CUSTOME FIT TRAILER, LIFE VESTS, CHRIS CRAFT DIP STICK FOR FUEL AND MOORING LINES.

REED & PRINCE SCREWS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM THE ORIGINAL DIES AND CASTS.THE GAGUES WEREREFINISHED WITHORIGINAL SILK SCREEN FACES PURCHASED FROM CHRIS CRAFT.DEPENDABLE HURCULES TRUCK ENGINE THAT PRODUCES 145HP WITH A SINGLE UP DRAFT CARBURATOR.STEADY POWER AND A GREAT RIDE. IF IT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED IT WAS REPLACED WITH NEW/OLD STOCK.

SYSTEM AND ALL THE ORIGINAL CHROME PIECES AND STAINLESS STEEL RAILINGS.

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SHE UNDERWENT A FULL RESTORATION IN 1991 WHERE NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED TO BRING HER BACK TO ORIGINAL.DIAGONAL INNER PLANKING AND LONG PLANKS BOTTOM REQUIRE SWELLING BEFORE USE.COTTON BRAID WIRES AND A 6V. SHE IS ONE OF 503 R19 RACING RUNABOUTS PRODUCED AND ONE OF 206 VARNISHED HULL BOATS. UP FOR AUCTION IS THE ONLY 19' RACING RUNABOUT MADE BY CHRIS CRAFT TO LEAVE THE FACTORY WITH AN 'ML' ENGINE.