It's the 1962, 16' Sea Skiff Sportsman Outboard. The Corsair Division of fiberglass boats offered 4 different 16' models beginning in 1965. 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.
1950 CHRIS CRAFT RACING RUNABOUT MANUAL
The custom tandem-axle trailer features 13″ fenders, aluminum 15″ Halibrand-style wheels with 295/50 tires showing 2017 date codes, carpeted bunks, removable guide-ons, a wheeled Fulton tongue jack, and a manual winch.Intro paragraph from my article in the Brass Bell: Videos of the engine running are provided on the seller’s YouTube channel.Īdditional photos of the work in progress are provided in the gallery below. An oil change as well as adjustment of the transmission and shaft logs were carried out at the start of the 2020 season. The engine is said to have been overhauled by Ted Cartner of Antioch, Illinois, and photos taken during the work are provided in the gallery. The inboard 339ci Chris-Craft MBL inline-six is stamped 78927, matching the number listed on the equipment record, and turns a single prop via a direct-drive gearbox with forward and reverse. The seller notes that factory switches were omitted due to the absence of running lights. Factory gauges were reportedly overhauled by Dale Kocian with cloth-insulated wiring and ends. The steering column has been shortened by 3″ and carries a factory correct 1947 Studebaker wheel. The remaining cockpit features a full-width bench seat upholstered in factory-style red vinyl, which is matched by the cockpit edge trim and accented with marbled gray flooring.
Red bottom paint was used solely at the bow, and the running surface are coated in black graphite. The bottom was replaced with multi-layer cold-molded laminate secured to the frames, keel, and chines with 3M 5200 adhesive. The seller notes brown deck seams rather than white, and the name “Thunderstruck” has been applied to both sides of the hull in 23-karat gold leaf. The aft cockpit was faired over and the windshield, bow light, stern pole pocket, step pads, and one hatch handle left off for a more streamlined appearance. The boat was overhauled with new mahogany planking by Robinson Restoration of Fallbrook, California over a period of approximately a year. This Chris-Craft is offered with an equipment record, refurbishment photos, a custom trailer, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The original 339ci Chris-Craft MBL inline-six was also overhauled during the refurbishment, while work at the beginning of the 2020 season included an oil change, transmission service, and adjustment of the shaft logs. A subsequent overhaul and modifications at his restoration shop included conversion from two cockpits to one as well as installation of a new bottom, decking, simplified brightwork, and rebuilt gauges. of Boulder City, Nevada and relocated to Sebastopol, California in the 1980s, where it was acquired by the seller in 2015. This 1952 Chris-Craft 19′ Racing Runabout was delivered new to Lake Mead Boat Co.
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