![]() ![]() Pictured here is the top Chris-Craft Cobra. Seven boats were shipped new by Chris-Craft without an engine. Only 10 of the 55 boats built had Chris-Craft 6-cylinder (158HP) engines in them. Following a series of boat show and regatta appearances in the 1980's, "Miss America X" was comprehensively restored by Mayea Boatworks in the mid 1990's and has been on permanent display since this time. The Racing Runabout was a success in the number of units sold (503) and the number of model years it was offered (1948-1954). Powered by a peppy Chris Craft tri-carb KBL engine, she moves along well. This example is in nice overall condition and has been owned by her current owner for many years. She was purchase from the Harrah estate and has been under single ownership for many decades, being offered on the market for the first time. One of Chris Crafts most popular runabout models, a total of 1,880 Deluxe Runabouts between 19. This rare, 1932 runabout holds its original Grey Marine Phantom Straight 6 engine, which was professionally rebuilt in 2010. The boat was acquired from the Wood family by William Harrah, American businessman and founder of Harrah Casinos in Las Vegas, later becoming Caesar's Palace. This example was restored to the highest of standards by a restoration shop back East. ![]() The craft defended the title once again in 1933 and was subsequently retired, but held the record well into the mid 1960's. 98,000.00 1930 Chris Craft 24ft 103 Runabout Triple Cockpit Raised Deck The iconic 103 runabout, also known as a Triple Cockpit Raised Deck, was produced from 1928 to 1931, with a total of 627 hulls made. An iconic brand history dating back to the late 19th century, even the more novice boater is familiar with the Chris-Craft name. "Miss America X" featured a quartet of highly tuned Packard V12 engines and was the first boat in history to achieve more than 2 miles per minute, topping out at 125.4 MPH in 1932. Between 19, Gar Wood's boats won each Harmsworth Trophy Contest, the world's most recognized race and speed record setting event. Photos 1, 2, and 3 Courtesy of Don Ayers Photos Madera is a 1933 18-foot Chris-Craft Model 301 Split Cockpit runabout with an award-winning show history. Vintage 1954 Chris-Craft Fleet Brochure 18 Riviera. Featuring the same bleached mahogany styling cues as the 20-foot Custom, the Riviera was offered in 16-, 18-, and 20-foot lengths, with a variety of engine options. Arguably the most prolific and significant raceboat and American history, "Miss America X", U-10, was the finale in Garfield Wood's dominance of the powerboat racing and world record setting career. The result was the Riviera, a boat that is considered by many to be the quintessential 1950’s Chris-Craft Runabout. INSURANCE HACKERCRAFT DEMONSTRATORS AT DRASTIC REDUCTIONS Subject to prior sale, we. ![]()
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