Chris Craft Runabout Painted 32"L

Chris Craft Runabout Painted

measures: 32"L x 9"H x 10"W
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Our Chris Craft Runabout Painted model is handcrafted from beautiful wood such as rosewood, mahogany, teak, and along with various other exotic wood. The hull is constructed using a plank on frame method, each strip of exotic wood are carefully join together to form a smooth hull. This model is completely hand built to spec by skillful and creative master craftsmen; you will be amazed at how real it looks.

The ship has a gleaming color of red, white, and a clear varnished coating follow with amazing details. On the ship, you will find a variety of beautiful handcrafted metal parts such as: metal front windshield frame, metal ring gauges, metal steering wheel, metal horns, metal lights, metal propeller and much more. This model has two cockpits: the front one is the operating area and the back is the passenger seating area. Both of these cockpits come with detailed stitched leather seats. A wooden stand comes standard with this model.

The Chris Craft logo is associated with both superior speed and craftsmanship. Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. These pleasingly varnished, mahogany masterpieces are well known and easily identified by antique boat enthusiasts. The success of the Christ Craft vessels was perpetuated by Smith’s flourishing racing career. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious.

During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. Hacker, and George Crouch.

As Smith’s boats started to receive awards such as the coveted Gold Cup of the American Power Boat Association, the Chris Craft name started to become a star among nautical enthusiasts. He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company’s success.

His standard, 26 foot runabout was powered with a Hall-Scott four-cylinder 100 HP engine along with electric lighting, reverse gear, and water-cooled exhaust. In 1921, the two available models, one with a painted finish on mahogany, and another with a full mahogany hull, retailed for $3,950 and $4,450 respectively.

As the years progressed, so did the quality of the Chris Craft Runabout. In 1926, the Smiths displayed their first boat at the 1926 National Motor Boat Show in New York, New York. Their publicity fostered great appeal as they were considered as the world’s fastest boats. The 1926 models featured easy to operate controls, unparalleled safety, and comfort with the most luxurious ride. These new models featured a large, 150 horsepower Kermath engine and reinforced tilted glass windshields, innovative for their time. The models continued to improve as the company expanded and the Christ Craft boat manufacturing reign flourished.

Our model was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings. We absolutely use no plastic parts only the highest quality wood and metal parts. This model is carefully packed with two thick layers of Styrofoam for a damaged free shipping purpose. Our Chris Craft Runabout Painted model comes ready to be displayed.

Model Boat Description:

Speedboat Model Measures 32"L x 9"H x 10"W
The Chris Craft Runabout Painted model is shipped to you completely assembled and ready for display in your home, office or place of business
This wooden speedboat model comes with a wood base
The Chris Craft Runabout model is entirely handmade piece by intricate piece by skillful and experienced master craftsmen, using the plank on frame construction method
We only use the highest quality woods in constructing our museum quality model speedboats
The following rare woods used to build our boat models were subjected to severe conditioning (put over fire & sun dried), to ensure your model will withstand any climate and thus, preventing the wood from becoming warped or cracked:
Ebony, English Sycamore, Rosewood, Black Wood, Cherry, Mahogany, Yellow Wood & Jack Wood
Seats are crafted of genuine leather
Intricate details on this speedboat model are sculpted of highly polished metal
Our wooden model boats are built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings
The Chris Craft Runabout model boat is carefully inspected for quality and accuracy numerous times before final packaging

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