The boat on display features a two-piece chrome framed windshield, steering wheel mounted throttle with stainless steel, and chrome hardware throughout the boat. And as engines and power output grew in size, the boats of the era adopted more automobile-style controls and amenities. However, cheap fiberglass boats were still years away, and to preserve the varnished finish of the boats, owners often built enclosed boathouses reaching out over the docks at their lakeside summer homes. Utilizing manufacturing efficiencies learned in wartime, Chris Craft was able to expand its market to both middle-class and wealthy owners. With the end of the war came prosperity for many and Chris Craft benefitted by supplying speed boats that became popular at lakes throughout the upper Midwest and Northeast. During WW2, Chris Craft aided the war effort by building over 12,000 military vessels including patrol boats, launches, and rescue vessels for the US Navy. In 1927, Chris Smith’s son Jay took control of the company, changing the name to Chris Craft and for the next 31 years became the world’s largest producer of mahogany runabout boats. The origins of the Chris Craft Company date back to the 1870s when Christopher Columbus Smith built his first wood skiff at age 13, later joining his brother to produce wood runabouts and forming the Smith Ryan Boat Company. The Deluxe Runabout model was introduced in the 1930s despite the economic hardships of the Great Depression With shiny varnish highlighting flared forward hull sections that gracefully transition to a sweeping tumblehome as the lines go aft, this premium cruising boat still looks fast and sleek even on the trailer. This 17’ Deluxe Runabout model with mahogany planks and frames, commonly fitted a 130 hp inboard gasoline engine and typified sporty styling that carried over from pre-war racing boats. Should you have any questions feel free to call.Chris Craft Marine/Hercules KBL Inboard EngineĬhris Craft Marine of Algonac, MI created many of the iconic bright finished wood power boats that defined recreational boating in the post-war era. I also offer a layaway payment plan which consists of $1,000 down and balance paid in 90 days which gives you three months to make final payment. If you are looking for a new boat but not new prices here it is!!! I can store this boat while while arrangements for shipping or pick up are being made with no additional cost. All sitting on a nice galvanized trailer with excellent rubber and spare. This boat is powered by a 90 horse Johnson that is in mint condition with 120 lbs compression on all 4 cylinders and fully serviced with carbs rebuilt tune and lower unit service consisting of a new water pump and gear lube change. It is equipped with sumbrella bimini top, complete storage cover, towbar for tubing or skiing, trolling motor, depth finder and a few accessories. This boat has been used very little and never has been in salt water. A very nice Sunbird Sprit 170 bowrider in excellent condition (1996), ALWAYS stored indoors in a climate controlled environment.Boat motor and trailer were all purchased as a package new. I also offer layaway payment options on all my items. The boat can be stored for a short while while pickup or delivery arrangements are being made. This complete package was purchased new in 1996. We have been in the marine business for over 36 years with thousands of satisfied customers. It is a very low hour outboard meaning barely any use on any of the components. This remanufactured motor is not a ragged out high time rebuilt engine. Engine was slightly damaged from engine sitting and carburetors being slightly gummed up. Break-in information are supplied with purchase. Engine has been fully serviced with carbs rebuilt, tuned, gearcase pressure tested, new water pump and gear lube. This boat is powered by 88 special Johnson which has been completely remanufactured and carries a one year mechanical warranty and requires break-in. Bimini top ,storage cover and depth finder are all included and they are all in like new condition. This boat has never seen salt water and has been in a climate controlled storage environment when not used ,the boat is in excellent condition and all original. One owner super clean Sunbird 170 runabout Byrider (1996 model).
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