This Arena Craft boat was made out of a fiberglass hull and deck molding with some wood and Hexcel composite stiffeners, a somewhat typical fiberglass boat construction in the late 1950s. Chris-Craft made its boats from wood with fiberglass in the fins. Both the Chris-Craft Cobra and the Arena Craft models were built with a full-width, single-seat cockpit design. Some say that the Arena Craft version of this speedboat handles better, too. Both boat builders made their racy designs with a six foot, nine-inch beam. The pictured Arena Craft 19 foot, six inch speedboat was five miles per hour faster at top speed than the Chris-Craft Cobra of the same era with the same horsepower. It’s one of a handful of Arena Craft under 20 feet that have been restored. Arena Craft Corporation of Richmond, CAĭan Arena was a boat designer and boat racing driver who competed head to head within the Gold Cup and Unlimited boat racing classes against Harold Wilson, Guy Lombardo, George Reis, Bill Horn, and Bill Cantrell, to name a few. The boats featured here are just three examples of the rich and exciting styling that the marine industry gained in this time period. Other design influences came from the emergence of space travel. Some boat builders hired car designers to develop ideas for boat models. All of this set the stage for boating to explode. People had money, families had time to spend together on the water, and fiberglass could be molded into shapes that just couldn’t be fashioned in wood. Fiberglass boats appeared on the market as the United States’ economy was booming. Alton N.H., close to Wolfeboro.Today we look at some of the fiberglass boats designed and built in the era between 1950-1960 that were style leaders in small pleasure boats. Has pulled two skiiers with ease.Boat is located at Greentops Campground, 225 Roberts Cove Rd. Fully winterized.Custom canvas top is watertight fit, self supporting, and made of heavy, waterproof materials.Advisory: This boat is extremely powerful. Boat has been in active storage for ten years. Hefty steel frame, large wheels with heavy, permanently lubricated axles. Switch on dash turns on motor vent fan.Rebuilder had custom trailer constructed of finest materials. Access to wiring and controls is under the dash. There is ample space for storage items (anchor, life jackets, oar, fire extinguisher - all included) under the bow and alongside the seating. Bench seating is offered at the stern with room for three (3) and the forward seating is another bench with seating for two (2) to three (3). All gauges and hardware were re-chromed during the restoration. The interior is highlighted by the white steering wheel and the classic controls and gauges. The windshield is a framed, curved plexiglass. The details continue on the bow with a shiny chrome light assembly and Chris-Craft flag. Boat bottom entirely replaced with carefree epoxy plastic materials. Solid mahogany planking hull with matching grains. Rebuilt in 1983 with reinforced keel and hull to accommodate big V-8. Call us at (941) 914-9217 to discuss this vessel today. If you're in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or Portsmouth areas, please use the form on this page to let me know what you're looking for and I'll get back with you today about any other antique boat options we have locally that may meet your needs. We have several more Sea Ray, Carver, and Silverton vessels for sale. While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run. Don't miss out on your opportunity to own this one of a kind Chris-Craft antique! The hull is the original beautiful mahogany with a fiberglass bottom.Ĭall for a showing if you like the looks of the boat and you are going to be in the area. A stereo has been added with two speakers. The Chris Craft interior is in great shape with soft leatherette seats that don't show any splitting or stains. Powered by a 120hp Chris-Craft KLC-120 engine, Chris-Craft is an iconic brand whose boats offer classic traits and are suited for cruising any waters. Located in Powells Point, North Carolina, this 17-foot used Chris-Craft is a great antique boat that starts up and runs great. The boat is in great shape and always stored inside under a full boat cover. ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!īeautiful 1946 Chris-Craft 17 Ft Runabout in Excellent Condition! One of a Kind and Engine Runs Great!īeautiful classic 1946 Chris Craft 17 runabout for sale in eastern NC.
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