![]() ![]() A video of the engine running is viewable below. Owner’s manuals and other factory literature are shown in the image gallery. Additional photos of the bottom are provided in the image gallery.Ī Runabout Equipment Record shows the original configuration and options, as well as the delivery date and original dealer. The soak-type wooden bottom is finished in brown bottom paint and shows flaking, primarily along the keel. The seller reports that the engine starts with assistance from starting fluid and was last serviced under prior ownership around 2015. The 237ci Chris-Craft KFL flathead inline-six was rated at 131 horsepower when new and turns a single bronze prop. ![]() Instrumentation includes a reverse-sweep 4k-rpm tachometer and gauges for oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. A pair of speakers have been added near the rear bench, and the boat retains a factory two-spoke steering wheel with concentric throttle. Originally trimmed in Tango Red naugahyde, the seats have been reupholstered in white vinyl contrasted by teal carpets. The steel trailer features LED lighting and is fitted with 15″ steel wheels with hubcaps and Power King Towmax STR tires measuring 205/75. It includes incredible details as handstitched leather seats, steering wheels, chrome fittings, and many other. Handmade by the most talented craftsman using high-quality western red cedar and mahogany. ![]() Chips are present in the wood in several places, and close-up photos are provided of the finish, trim, and plexiglass speedster-style windscreen. Gorgeous and incredibly detailed replica of the American classic, the c1938 Chris Craft Runabout Large Model is a unique hand-built model of the legendary speedboat designed in the late 30s. The wood hull and decks feature a varnished finish separated from the brown bottom by a white boot top stripe. This Chris-Craft is offered by the selling dealer at no reserve with a Chris-Craft Equipment Record, owner’s manuals, and clean Washington titles for both the boat and trailer. A twin-axle trailer is included and is fitted with LED lighting. It features a varnished wood finish and white vinyl seating surfaces with teal carpets, and power is provided by a 237ci Chris-Craft KFL inline-six with a single prop. The boat is said to have had two subsequent owners before being acquired by the selling dealer two years ago. It won an award in the Concourse d’Elegance boat show before being put away for storage in the seller’s garage in Rubicon for many years.This 1958 Chris-Craft Sportsman is a 17′ runabout which was sold new at Scotchman’s Boats in San Jose, California. Comes with a new V8 Chevrolet engine with 300hrs. Always used in Lake Tahoe, it was restored 15-20 years ago and has a West System bottom with a glass overlay on it. In excellent restored condition, new upholstery and boat cover. This boat was bought new and has been in the seller’s family ever since. It is showing an original 443.4 engine hours, so the hull has that many hours of use, but the converted engine has less. This 1959 Chris Craft 19ft Silver Arrow is powered by a Chris Craft 283 engine that was converted to a 350. The Silver Arrow also has anti-trip chines that allow it to bank into a turn better than most runabouts. The Silver Arrow had about 20% more weight than the equivalent wooden boat due to the added fiberglass allowing it to perform better on rougher water for an outstanding cruising experience. Please call first or email your phone number and well call you back. This 1959 Silver Arrow example is number 62 in the production line. Cavalier runabout boat.- Refinished mahogany hull with new upholstery.- KFL engine, twin carburetors.- Includes single axle trailer and canvas cover.- Always stored inside.Not many of these around. It has been said that about 30 still exist today. The Silver Arrow was built from 1958 to 1959 with a total of 92 hulls built. The unique futuristic construction as well as its sleek, stylish profile makes the Silver Arrow rare and desirable. The Silver Arrow was known for a pair of prominent fins on the transom which was inspired by the automobiles of that time. The Silver Arrow used a fiberglass shell molded around a traditional 19ft wooden planked boat. They started to experiment with fiberglass in 1957 and made public in 1958 the Chris Craft Silver Arrow. At the time, Chris Craft was the leading builder of pleasure crafts in America. Before long, boat builders realized fiberglass was ideally suited for their applications. Back in the 1950’s, car manufacturers had discovered the beauty of fiberglass it was light and easy to shape, yet strong and durable.
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