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Chris-Craft Boats [Hardcover]

Jack Savage (Author), Anthony Mollica (Author)
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Brawny inboard motors, lovingly crafted wood hulls and swank chrome accessories are all synonymous with Chris-Craft, the most prestigious name in the annals of American boating. This beautifully illustrated history of the Michigan-based company and its boats begins in 1922, when the visionary Christopher Columbus Smith and his sons formed Chris Smith & Sons Boat Company. Modern color photos depict restored runabouts and cruisers at speed and dockside, detailing the evolution of Chris-Craft from the early hand-built years through the introduction of assembly-line techniques, the move to fiberglass hulls and Chris-Craft*s demise in the 1980s. Archival photography provides an evocative historical context, while the history discusses the business climates in which Chris-Craft operated and contemporary boats from competitors.

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Chris-Craft is without doubt the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. This beautifully illustrated history of the Michigan-based company and its most significant powerboats begins in 1922, when the mercurial Christopher Columbus Smith and his three sons formed Chris Smith & Sons Boat Company. Modern color photography depicting restored and factory-original runabouts and cruisers details the evolution of Chris-Craft boats from the early hand-built years through the move to fiberglass hulls.
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  • Hardcover: 168 pages
  • Publisher: MBI (October 8, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760309205
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760309209
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #275,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Historical Account of Classic Boating in America, November 19, 2001
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The only book out there where you can learn about how Chris Craft Boats came to be a part of Americana in the twentieth century. This historical account details the arena of wooden boating and how it progressed under the Chris Craft logo. The perfect holiday gift for the boater in your life, or for anyone who is intereted in classic boating and its history in America. Not to be missed!!!!!!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended, January 29, 2003
By "aschmidt25" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is exactly what I have been looking for to give to my husband: a BIG Chris-Craft enthusiast. If you love boats, or know someone who does, I highly recommend that you get this book. I'm sure you'll be very happy with it too.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, March 4, 2003
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A wonderful look at the history of Chris Craft.

Terrific pictures of some beautiful vessels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Chris Craft Boats
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