OK, Not a go-fast but ya gotta like it.
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OK, Not a go-fast but ya gotta like it.
Especially if you can afford to have someone keep up the bright work:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-OcVG6Sr9o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-OcVG6Sr9o
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wow, thats a labor of love right there. Theres actually several of those around lake erie. Fantastic 'ol boat but ya you'd need a full time team of detailers .
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soooo Gilligan was polishing something all the time
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theres lots of those old lads around here too......I know its the way they came but they should ditch the white hull, leave them natural wood, looks much better.
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Probably watched that video a dozen times since it was uploaded.
I have long admired these old Chris Craft cabin cruisers and boats of similar design.
It seems a shame that this style of boat has completely given way to the European express variety that dominates the market.
This article makes a great point.
Here is a real neat interview with the designer of Chris Craft's first Commander, the 38.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltobanQjDtg[/YOUTUBE]
Imagine how great these cruisers would be with a true deep-V bottom, and a pair of 540s with Volvo DP drives or Arnesons.
1952 models
1954 models
These old wooden cruisers would be excellent in fiberglass.
I have long admired these old Chris Craft cabin cruisers and boats of similar design.
It seems a shame that this style of boat has completely given way to the European express variety that dominates the market.
This article makes a great point.
Here is a real neat interview with the designer of Chris Craft's first Commander, the 38.
[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltobanQjDtg[/YOUTUBE]
Imagine how great these cruisers would be with a true deep-V bottom, and a pair of 540s with Volvo DP drives or Arnesons.
1952 models
1954 models
These old wooden cruisers would be excellent in fiberglass.