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

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 :D .

soooo Gilligan was polishing something all the time ;)

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.

What a beautiful boat. What is a rig like that worth in a good market?

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Nice. Thanks for sharing!

Amazing the difference in todays 50 footer to yesteryear's 50 footer.
Wouldn't mind kicking back with a Moosehead on the back deck for that ride.

love those old woodys! this one is parked in the outer harbor in toronto.

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.