![]() ![]() The interior has dual rows of automotive-style bench seats with bright red vinyl covering that was standard on the Deluxe runabout. The engine is an inline raw water-cooled Hercules 6-cylinder powerplant, turning a single propeller. The boat on display features a two-piece chrome framed windshield, steering wheel mounted throttle with stainless steel, and chrome hardware throughout the boat. ![]() And as engines and power output grew in size, the boats of the era adopted more automobile-style controls and amenities. However, cheap fiberglass boats were still years away, and to preserve the varnished finish of the boats, owners often built enclosed boathouses reaching out over the docks at their lakeside summer homes. Utilizing manufacturing efficiencies learned in wartime, Chris Craft was able to expand its market to both middle-class and wealthy owners. With the end of the war came prosperity for many and Chris Craft benefitted by supplying speed boats that became popular at lakes throughout the upper Midwest and Northeast. Find Chris-Craft runabout boats for sale near you, including boat prices, photos, and more. Few modern boats look as classic as some in the Chris-Craft line, and their new Capri 21 has the same retro appeal. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. During WW2, Chris Craft aided the war effort by building over 12,000 military vessels including patrol boats, launches, and rescue vessels for the US Navy. Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. In 1927, Chris Smith’s son Jay took control of the company, changing the name to Chris Craft and for the next 31 years became the world’s largest producer of mahogany runabout boats. The origins of the Chris Craft Company date back to the 1870s when Christopher Columbus Smith built his first wood skiff at age 13, later joining his brother to produce wood runabouts and forming the Smith Ryan Boat Company. ![]() The Deluxe Runabout model was introduced in the 1930s despite the economic hardships of the Great Depression With shiny varnish highlighting flared forward hull sections that gracefully transition to a sweeping tumblehome as the lines go aft, this premium cruising boat still looks fast and sleek even on the trailer. This 17’ Deluxe Runabout model with mahogany planks and frames, commonly fitted a 130 hp inboard gasoline engine and typified sporty styling that carried over from pre-war racing boats. The deck and hull side varnish are in good condition.Chris Craft Marine/Hercules KBL Inboard EngineĬhris Craft Marine of Algonac, MI created many of the iconic bright finished wood power boats that defined recreational boating in the post-war era. And there’s little difference between our MISS CHRIS and the long, shapely grand triple cockpit classics of the early 1930’s. Since 1954, Handcrafted Model Ships is the 1 worldwide. Our BARRELBACK and KEY LARGO are as close as you’ll get to duplicating the famed Chris Craft Custom Runabouts built between 19 (less than 400 were ever built). The upholstery is not period correct but is in good condition. Shop now and save 15 off Wooden Chris Craft Runabout Model Speedboat 14in with coupon code SAVE15. Power is by a Chris Craft KFL engine with 130 hp. It has a west system bottom, for no leak usability. 95 Classic Boat & Motor Boats for Sale Inboard Marine Engines Restoration Shop Honduras Mahogany Lumber Identify Your Chris-Craft Sell Your Classic Boat Classic Boat Financing About Us Custom Trailers We stock trailers for classic wooden boats in various sizes from 17 ft on up. This boat has the fold down Bugatti style windshields as used in 19. Unique to this year is the one-piece instrument panel. It represents a late 1939 build with two-piece coverboards. This 1939 Chris Craft 19ft Custom Runabout Barrel Back was fully restored in 1994 and was used up until 2005 when it went into storage at Sierra Boat and has not been in service until now. These boats were the inspiration for Carlo Riva and his legendary Ariston and Aquarama models. They represented the highest level of craftsmanship Chris Craft ever offered because it required skilled craftsmen to produce the full half circle transom shape. ![]() The iconic custom runabout, also known as the Barrel Back, was produced from 1939 to 1942, with a total of 433 hulls produced. 1939 Chris Craft 19ft Custom Runabout Barrel Back. ![]()
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