No plastic parts is used in order to ensure authenticity and an authentic look.Hundreds of hours of hand craftsmanship to complete a model at museum-quality, ensuring attention to detail and precision.Made from high-quality wood such as rosewood, western red cedar, mahogany, teak, etc.100% handcrafted using traditional techniques and modern technology.This model comes with a detachable wooden stand and is ready for display. The leather seatings were carefully stitched like real. On the ship, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted brass fittings such as: front windshield frame, ring gauges, steering wheel, horns, lights, propeller, flag pole and many more.
This model was completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen. Each strip of exotic wood was carefully joined together. The hull was constructed using plank on frame method. Our Chris Craft Runabout model was handcrafted from mahogany & western red cedar. Product Description of CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT MODEL BOAT He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company’s success. As Smith’s boats started to receive awards such as the coveted Gold Cup of the American Power Boat Association, the Chris Craft name started to become a star among nautical enthusiasts. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. The history of CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT MODEL BOATįounded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. Western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany + metal Miscellaneous original accessories are included, such as original fire extinguisher and flag poles.Specification of CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT MODEL BOAT Dimension (inch) The present owner had the restoration completed between 20, including installation of the rebuilt engine, with new electric fuel pump rewiring with modern Coast Guard-approved marine wire and fastenings replacement of topsides mahogany planks where needed, refinishing topsides and deck, and installation of a new crashpad (an extensive documentation journal with many photos is available upon request). Between 20 the boat was stored in a dry enclosed garage. All original gauges were restored by Kocians and modified to 12 volt, all chrome fittings were rechromed, and the seats were re-upholstered in red leatherette to match the original color. At that time a model K flat-head 6 cylinder Chris Craft engine was professionally rebuilt by CDs Engine Service in Hudsonville, MI, and modified for 12 volts (invoice available upon request). In 2006 it was purchased in rough condition by the previous owner who restored much of it over the next six years, including a new 3m 5200 Bottom with white oak frames to replace old oil-soaked frames, new fir stringers, and a new aluminum gas tank with electric gauge (many photos documenting this process are available upon request). 1328 that moved the instruments to the center of the dashboard.
This is Hull Number R-17-302, built early in 1947 before Chris Craft’s Engineering Change No.
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