5200 laminated sides, deck and transom with all original wood. The boat is restored with some improvements over the original. With its ideal 20-foot size, the 20' Custom Runabout is a perfect runabout, and this one is ready to be enjoyed!Ĭopperhead, a 1955 21 foot Chris Craft Capri, special ordered with the same 285 hp Hemi available in the 21 foot Cobra (confirmed by the build sheet and engineering data from Mariner’s Museum). Due to their rarity, few of these boats remain in existence. The boat comes complete with a custom cover and a custom tandem axle trailer. In the spring of 2023, the bottom was repainted. In the spring of 2021, routine maintenance was performed, including rebuilding the carburetor, installing a new water pump impeller, fitting new spark plugs, and replacing the throttle cable. The fuel tank and lines were also replaced at that time. In 2006, the engine was replaced with a small block 350 V8. All the original factory hardware, including the fold-down windshield, is included with the boat. The correct Iva Lite spotlight was installed, and all chrome accents were re-chromed, buffed, and reinstalled. The bilge was thoroughly cleaned and repainted. The topside finish was stripped and meticulously redone with 12 coats of varnish. Additionally, a new chine plank was added on the starboard side. A new upholstery was installed, while the bottom, although in good condition, underwent sanding, tightening of fasteners, recaulking of seams, and a fresh coat of bottom paint. The current owner acquired this boat in 2010 and began restoration work in 2011.
During their heyday, these boats were known for their luxuriousness, featuring genuine leather upholstery and a sturdy 4-piece folding windshield. It was among the first post-war runabouts to showcase the distinctive blond decking.
This is hull number 334, was built in the final year. Our expert shipwrights, painters, varnishers, and technicians are here to help return your watercraft to its former glory and provide cutting-edge upgrades to enhance all your boating adventures.The Chris Craft 20ft Custom Runabout succeeded the pre-war 19ft Custom Runabout or Barrel Back. Whether you want to restore a 60s Boston Whaler, refresh your boat's exterior paint, refurbish your yacht's interior, or get a quick installation of the latest boat mods, give Yachting Solutions a call. We'll work closely with you to create a personalized resto-mod concept and deliver a fully realized remodel you can take pride in. From small lake boats to large motor yachts, we're passionate about the art of boat restoration. Using our resto-mod process, we refurbish the classic lines of vintage vessels while incorporating modern performance features, all to deliver a customized watercraft that speaks to your soul.Ī hybrid of restoration and modification, Yachting Solution's resto-mod process preserves your boat's timeless look with modern upgrades to meet today's performance needs. If you've ever dreamed of updating or restoring an older boat like a car enthusiast revives a classic '71 Thunderbird, the Yachting Solutions team will follow your lead and bring that vision into reality.
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