Pram
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The Pram was the smallest boat in the Chris-Craft lineup—for all years. The Pram was an 8-foot long boat manufactured by Chris-Craft's Kit Boat Division. The Pram was perfectly suited for rowing, or it could be outfitted with a small outboard motor. For those with an inclination to wind power, a Sailing Kit was available.
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[edit] According to a 1950s Advertisement
Have the time of your life with this new Chris-Craft 8-ft. Pram Kit Boat for rowing, outboarding, fishing and fun! Lightweight for car-top carrying. Easy to assemble in 8 to 10 hours with household tools. Begin yours today! Special Pram Sailing Conversion Kit will make your Pram the finest little sailboat you ever saw! Just the thing for lagoons, lakes and rivers—for classes and sailing clubs. Get aboard NOW, sailor! See your dealer today!
[edit] Specifications
- Length 8-feet
- Width 4-feet
- Depth 16-inches
- Weight 62 lbs
[edit] Chris-Craft 8-foot Pram Kit includes
- Genuine Philippine Mahogany seats, fender rails, chines, keel and all other wood parts
- Highest-grade 1/4" Fir marine-plywood side and bottom panels
- Highest-grade 3/4" Fir marine-plywood bow piece and stern transom
- Jig frame on which to assemble boat
- Brass recessed-head screws and special screw driver
- Oarlocks
- Can of special marine seam compound
- Chris-Craft decalcomania
- Easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for assembly of kit in about 8 to 10 hours
All carefully packed and ready for immediate shipment.
[edit] Sailing Kit for 8-foot Pram includes*
- Vertical-grain Fir mast and boom
- Genuine Philippine Mahogany centerboard trunk
- Centerboard and rudder, including all hardware
- Sail track and stainless-steel wire stays
- All carefully packed and ready for immediate shipment.
*High-quality sail, loose-footed and mitre-cut for maximum efficiency, may be purchased with kit.
[edit] Links
Search for "Pram" in the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club Online Archive
