Quarter Deck Cruiser
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The name Quarter Deck Cruiser was coined by specific references to earlier cruisers that included the “dog-house” structure on the aft deck that occupied most of its space. Thus, the literal name Quarter Deck Cruiser was given to 1942, 35’ cruiser and the 36’ model of 1949 to 1950.
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[edit] Overview
They are similar in design to the 1939, 33’ and 1941, 34’ Double Cabin Enclosed Bridge Cruisers. The “dog-house” provided head-space and a place for windows for the twin-birth aft cabin or stateroom. The roof provided seating and lounging space on the aft deck. It was a practical design that made good use of space on these medium size cruisers. Both models were laid out similarly with a comfortable salon/bridge amidships and private cabins forward and aft. Both include a tight but functional galley and full lavatory forward of the bridge. The aft cabin of the 1942 model included a head while the later model included a full lavatory facility. Both models sleep 6 with 2 births both forward and aft and a fold-out lounge amidships.
Other Chris-Craft cruisers of similar design include the 1941, 40’ Challenger and the 37’ and 38’ Constellation Tri-Cabin cruisers of the 60’s. These models included the aft cabin with “dog-house”, however the bridge (or helm) was exterior.
[edit] Models
| Model Year | Hull Number Series | Quantity | Length | Beam | Notes: |
| 1942 | 35-100 to -153 | 7 | 35' | 11'-3" | 1 |
| 1949-1950 | C-36-201 to -261 | 17 | 35'-9" | 11'-5" | 2 |
[edit] Notes:
- The Deluxe Enclosed Cruiser (28) and the Double Cabin Enclosed Bridge Cruiser (16) are included in this hull number series. Three hull cards do not indicate which model they represent.
- The Salon Cruiser (6) and the Double Stateroom Enclosed Cruiser (38) are included in this hull number series.
[edit] References
- Chris Craft, The Essential Guide, by Jerry Conrad; Mariners' Museum
- Type: Book; English
- Publisher: Newport News, VA : Mariners' Museum, ©2002.
- OCLC: 49780180
