#1963 CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT FULL#

New upholstery and complete new varnish in 2021. In addition a center mount auto bilge pump was installed. The chrome which is complete was re-chromed professionally the same year. The engine was completely rebuilt with new crankshaft, pistons, gaskets, seals, etc and modernized with the addition of a 12 volt electrical system, oil filter, oil pressure safety switch, electric fuel pump. This boat 'Putt Putt'was purchased by me in 1990 and went through an extensive restoration at that time that included a complete new West System Epoxy encapsulated marine plywood bottom to make it lighter and non-soak so it could be trailered easily. To our knowledge, the boat has had two previous owners on Lake Tahoe since it was moved from Seattle. We purchased the boat 19 years ago in 2004 and have always kept the boat at Lake Tahoe.

#1963 CHRIS CRAFT RUNABOUT FULL#

Life jackets, dock lines and a full custom-made cover are included.

All gauges are correct and working, there are (2) working fire extinguishers, one modern and the other period correct. The engine currently has about 150 to 200 hours on it since the rebuild. The boat has the original 6v electrical system, a refurbished fuel tank and all chrome hardware is in excellent condition. The boat was refurbished in 2015 with a rebuilt 95hp Model K Hercules engine along with a new fiberglass bottom, new pigskin color upholstery, sides refastened with new stain and varnish on all wood. The boat was built using the finest Philippine mahogany and the graceful lines have made the “Barrel Back” a much-desired Chris Craft model for generations of wooden boat enthusiasts. Commonly referred to as a “Barrel Back” because the boat’s semi-circle transom looks like a floating barrel in the water when viewed from the stern. Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout, delivered to Seattle Washington in July of 1940., Chris Craft built only 425 17ft. The boat is kept in a covered boat house on Lake Dora, Tavares, FL and is available for inspection and a run around the lake.ġ940 17ft. Original Chrysler Hemi shop manuals, original propeller, rudder, mechanical fuel pump and copper fuel lines will go with the boat. New rudder (larger than original for more responsive steering at low speed). New aluminum fuel tank & sending unit with electric fuel pump and water separator. Instruments, carbs, generator, water pump and voltage regulator all rebuilt. Mahogany ceiling planks (replaced vinyl covered hardboard) and mahogany dash (replaced vinyl covered wood). 5200 laminated sides, deck and transom with all original wood. The boat is restored with some improvements over the original. Copperhead, a 1955 21 foot Chris Craft Capri, special ordered with the same 285 hp Hemi available in the 21 foot Cobra (confirmed by the build sheet and engineering data from Mariner’s Museum).

1963 chris craft runabout