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The Semi-Enclosed Cruiser is, as the name implies not totally enclosed. Generally, the term Semi-Enclosed is in reference to the helm area being provided with a roof and side windows but open to the aft deck. Some have enclosed cabin areas forward of the semi-enclosed helm. Note that cruisers referred to as "Semi-Enclosed" models are included herein.
[edit] Overview
The first Semi-Enclosed Cruiser offered by Chris-Craft was the 1936, 23.5' Sea Skiff, a name not to be confused with the Sea Skiff Division which began in 1954. This model was offered with an optional roof and side windows that was not enclosed to the aft. Semi-Enclosed models were offered on and off from 1936 until 1960 in lengths ranging from 19' to 40'. They were built by the Main, Cavalier, Sea Skiff and Roamer Divisions. Other models that are not included here are the Super Semi-Enclosed, Super Deluxe Semi-Enclosed and the Semi-Enclosed Sports Cruiser.
[edit] Models
| Model Year
| Hull Number Series
| Quantity
| Length
| Beam
| Notes:
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| 1936 | 23001 to -078 | 78 | 23'-6" | 8'-1" | 1
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| 1937-1939 | 24637 to -773 | 136 | 25' | 8'-1" |
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| 1941-1942 | 24910 to -999 | 90 | 26' | 8'-1" |
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| | 25100 to -154 | 55 | 26' | 8'-1" |
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| | 64149 to -150 | 2 | 26' | 8'-1" |
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| 1941 | 29410 to -497 | 16 | 30' | 9'-6" | 2
|
| 1947-1948 | SE-26-001 to -167 | 167 | 25'-11" | 8'-1" |
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| 1955-1956 | SM-26-001 to 113('55) | 113 | 25'-10" | 8'-1" |
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| | SM-26-201 to -212('56) | 12 | 25'-10" | 8'-1" |
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| 1955 | SM-29-001 to -036 | 36 | 28'-7" | 9'-0" |
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| 1955 | SK-30-001 to -090 | 90 | 29'-7" | 10'-6" | 6
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| Model Year
| Hull Number Series
| Quantity
| Length
| Beam
| Notes:
|
| 1956-1957 | SE-24-001 to -160 | 160 | 24' | 8'-5" |
|
| 1956-1957 | SM-27-001 to -073 | 73 | 26'-8" | 8'-6" |
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| 1956 | SE-30-001 to -023 | 23 | 30' | 9'-8" |
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| 1956 | SK-40-001 to -008 | 8 | 40' | 12'-0" | 6
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| 1957-1958 | SK-40-101 to -181 | 81 | 40' | 12'-0" | 3, 6
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| 1958-1959 | SE-25-001 to -072 | 72 | 24'-7" | 8'-10" |
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| 1958-1959 | VS-19-001 to -048 | 48 | 19' | 7'-1" | 7
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| 1958-1959 | RSE-25-501 to -515 | 15 | 25' | 9'-0" | 4, 8
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| 1959-1959 | RSE-28-201 to -205 | 5 | 28' | 10'-0" | 5, 8
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| 1960 | CSA-27-001 to -040 | 40 | 27'-5" | 10'-0" |
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- The quantity shown includes all Sea Skiff models. The quantity of models having the optional Semi-Enclosed roof is not known.
- The 1941-1942 Sedan Cruiser (72) is included in this hull number series.
- Other versions of this model were available and the quantity for Semi-Enclosed models is unknown. The other versions were Convertable Sedan and Fisherman with Fly Bridge.
- Other versions of this model were available and the quantity for Semi-Enclosed models is unknown. The other versions were Open and Sportsman.
- Other versions of this model were available and the quantity for Semi-Enclosed models is unknown. The other version was Sportsman.
- This model was built by the Sea Skiff Division.
- This model was built by the Cavalier Division.
- This model was built by the Roamer Division.
[edit] References
- Chris Craft, The Essential Guide, by Jerry Conrad; Mariners' Museum
- Type: Book; English
- Publisher: Newport News, VA : Mariners' Museum, ©2002.
- OCLC: 49780180
- Chris-Craft Boats, by Anthony S Mollica; Jack Savage
- Type: Book : Biography; English
- Publisher: St. Paul, MN : MBI Pub. Co., ©2001.
- ISBN: 0760309205 9780760309209
- OCLC: 48086949
- The Legend of Chris-Craft, by Jeffrey L Rodengen
- Type: Book; English
- Publisher: Fort Lauderdale, FL : Write Stuff Syndicate, ©1998.
- Edition: 3rd ed | 3 Editions
- ISBN: 0945903200 9780945903208
- OCLC: 40002035
