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16 Feet 1947 Chris-Craft Rocket

16 Feet 1947 Chris-Craft Rocket

$30,900 (USD)

Boat ID: 41720

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Boat Summary
$30,900 (USD)
Boat ID: 41720

This model is also known in the Chris-Craft record books as a “Special Runabout.” The boat was bought in northern Michigan in the summer of 2016 and was in need of restoration. A complete restoration was conducted over the next three years from 2017-2019. This Rocket is wearing its atomic blue hull paint replicated from the original color. Due to the wood shortages following WWII, as well as the increase in demand of power boats in order for Chris Craft to fill orders, some boats were made from white cedar not mahogany. This model being the only Chris Craft boat made completely out of white cedar, varnishing does not have a similar appearance to mahogany. Leaving a few examples of this model to be painted in the only paint available in the Chris Craft Factory, “atomic blue,” or Chris Craft engine paint. Estimated to be one of 40 hulls originally painted in this color “atomic blue.” This Chris Craft is currently in heated winter storage and available for viewing and testing (weather permitting). Restoration details include: ~New Keel, Port Stringer, Frames 2017-2018 ~Refastened Chines ~Refastened Hull Sides ~New “No Soak” 5200 Bottom ~New Rayco Fuel Tank ~Painted Hull and Deck in Period Correct Chris Craft Blue ~Chrome Replated ~Stainless Trim Polished ~New Upholstery ~New Windshield Glass ~Complete Rewire Rebuilt 1947 Chrysler Ace Marine Engine 92hp 2020 -Estimated 25 hrs. on rebuild -Bored .030 over -New Pistons -Rebuilt Transmission -Rebuilt Carburetor -Rebuilt Fuel Pump -New points, plugs, condenser and coil -New Battery Multiple Les Cheneaux Islands Boat Show Award Winner/ Ready to Show More information available upon request. Located in Dayton Ohio

Location:
Dayton , OH
Views:
11,282
Boat Details
Year:
1947
Manufacturer:
Chris Craft
Model:
Rocket “Special Runabout”
Length:
16
Beam:
Engine Details
Year:
1947
Make:
Chrysler Ace 92hp
Cylinders:
6
Hours:
50
Max Speed:
Fuel Type:
Trailer Details
Year:
2016
Manufacturer:
Homemade
Axles:
2
Capacity:
4000
Brakes:
Comments:
Custom Trailer -Would haul cross country tomorrow if needed -Custom fit to hull -New Bearings, Springs, Rubberized Equalizers 2020 -New Wheels and Tires 2019 -I have personally towed over 15,000 miles -Waterline Canvas Cover
Other Information
Boat Cover:
Yes
Stereo:
No
Tonneau:
No
Spotlight:
Yes
Side Curtain:
No
Convertible Top:
No
Fume Detector:
No
Fire Extinguisher:
Yes
Comments:
Restoration details upon request. Custom waterline cover.
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