1948 Chris-Craft Antique and Classic 17 Deluxe Runabout

Features

Anchor, Bench Seat, Fuel Gauge, Carbureted, Rudder, Throttle/Shift, Mech

Additional Comments

Stock #380304 - Restored 1948 Chris-Craft 17 Deluxe! MUST SEE!! Motivated Seller - ALL reasonable OFFERS will be considered!Here we have a beautifully-kept vintage 1948 Chris-Craft 17 Deluxe. Only a second-owner boat. The owner purchased it way back in 1967 and has kept it in his family ever since. An extensive overhaul / restoration was completed in the late 1990s. In 1992 they installed a Chevy 4.0L V6 engine (190 HP) The original engine was only 130 HP.... (read more) Always stored on a trailer in a garage when not in use. The 17 Deluxe model is a famous one. It has 2 bench seats front and back, similar to classic cars. Seating for up to 6 to 7 people. With the boat only weighing 1805 lbs, the 190 HP engine makes this beauty glide on top of the water. The seller is motivated - All reasonable offers will be considered.---Short History on Chris-Craft 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. 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. 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.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. Utilizing manufacturing efficiencies learned in wartime, Chris Craft was able to expand its market to both middle-class and wealthy owners."Please submit any and ALL offers - your offer may be accepted! Submit your offer today!Reason for selling is not enough time to use the boat.At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this boat.Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today.Take a look at ALL ***ORIGINAL PICTURES*** of this vessel on our main website at POPSELLS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you! The owner reports the varnished mahogany hull and interior to be in good overall condition. It could use some minor detailing.

The owner purchased it way back in 1967 and has kept it in his family ever since. Ask for Rhonda Rydstrom.

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