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How many of us Classic Boaters own a modern Chris-Craft??

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How many of us Classic Boaters own a modern Chris-Craft??

Post by Don Ayers » Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:45 pm

Do you own one or know of someone who owns both a classic and a modern.

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Post by Oberon01 » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:49 pm

I have a lot of classics and one modern - a 2002 Harris Kayot 27' Pontoon. And a Sea Doo. Like and use both new ones, but prefer the old stuff. The neswedt glass boat I ever owned was a 1973.
1926 Mullins 16' Outboard Special
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1947 Chris Craft 22' Sportsman
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Post by Brian Robinson » Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:34 pm

Don, Steve Caplan and Paul Mehus both own new and old Chris-Craft's on Lake Tahoe.
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Post by mattbyrne » Fri Jun 29, 2012 9:52 pm

Not a CC, but I own a Supra Launch Wakeboard boat. Its a blast to drive and the kids love it.

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Post by Thurley » Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:38 am

I have to admit I own a Cobalt..and a PWC!!!!

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Post by Bob B » Sat Jun 30, 2012 8:53 am

1948 17' CC Deluxe---for great boat rides dawn and sunset
2001 23' Caravelle Interceptor---for ski and all the toys

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Post by SJHanson » Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:31 am

I am one of the "Two Chris Craft" owners. 1958 Sportsman and 1993 Chris Craft 238 Concept Cruiser. Love 'em both here on the Columbia River . SteveH

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Post by Stovebolt » Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:24 pm

I don't know what they are worth down south, but the prices in Canadian are way to far out of reach for the average boat lover. But I understand why........look at them! :shock:
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Post by drrot » Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:36 pm

I own a *&@^#?#&
Sorry can't bring myself to admit it.
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Post by jfrprops » Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:27 pm

I know it is off topic..but to complete the direction of the thread:

Back in my youthful CAR DAYS, I once traded a 1930 Model A five window, rumble seat, coupe....for a
c o r v a i r.....the car dint't kill me...but when I think back on the deal I almost die....

John in Va.
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Post by Tom Gruenauer » Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:48 pm

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1989 Ski Supreme 21' Sierra Supreme open bow
Inboards Only!!!!

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Post by quitchabitchin » Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:14 am

I just have the one '69 Chris Craft, but if I had the funds, my modern day boat of choice would be a 25' Chris Craft Launch.
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Post by gbraker » Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:07 pm

I have several just like Jim Staib has.

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Post by Captain Nemo » Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:49 pm

I will admit that I am a wooden boat snob. No 'glass for me, sorry.
Boats are to be made of wood, otherwise, God would have grown fiberglass trees.

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Post by Wilson Wright » Sun Aug 19, 2012 2:03 pm

Now that I've seen the 20' Chris Craft Silver Bullet, I wonder why God doesn't make fiberglass trees.
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Post by quitchabitchin » Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:06 pm

Wilson,

The Silver Bullet is an outstanding boat. My personal favorite is the Lancer GT Concept from a few years back. I never went into production, just did the show tour like SEMA, etc. It is Ferrari red with a Ferrari like camel interior and is the inspiration for my current project. You can find images if you Google it.

The CC fit and finish is truly second to none.
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Re: How many of us Classic Boaters own a modern Chris-Craft?

Post by ClassOf56 » Wed Aug 06, 2014 5:03 pm

I have to admit that I have a small Navy, but since the cottage is on an island all by itself, you sort of accumulate things that go in the water. My first boat that I bought new was a 1990 21' Chris Craft Concept 198. I still have it and LOVE it. It is an OMC 4.3L V6 that has been bulletproof reliable, sips gas, and runs 45 MPH. I just recently aquired a '56 18' Continental in probably the worst deal of the century, but once I put my retirement savings into, I will love it forever, I am sure. The other 'notable boats' are:

1963 Thompson Thomboy 16'
2013 Harris Flotebote pontoon
1979 Hobie 16
1950's? Wood Peterborough 17' runabout (rotting)
2009 Lowe 12' Jonboat
3 old aluminum row boats
1 old aluminum canoe with sailing rig
1 paddleboat
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Re: How many of us Classic Boaters own a modern Chris-Craft?

Post by NOT Firewood » Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:49 pm

Along with my Sea Skiff, I have a New 1996 Glastron, this one is just to keep the better half happy!!!

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Re: How many of us Classic Boaters own a modern Chris-Craft??

Post by michael.booher » Fri Dec 01, 2023 5:38 pm

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I have a 1965 Custom Ski Boat that my late father and I bought in 1978. It's recently undergone a full restoration and is in great shape. But with a couple of grandkids and a desire to cruise some bigger waters, I recently purchased a 2014 Chris Craft Launch 22. Its actually 23.5 " long, and it's beautiful, soft riding and fast.
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