Our system of double diagonal ply/veneer planking requires no rabbets to cut, no steam bending, no caulked seams, and no lofting, yet looks like the genuine article and is much easier to maintain.Įngine recommendations listed apply to the 19' option. Unlike old boats that suffer from leaking seams and flexing hulls, ours come out stiff, tight, and strong, yet lightweight. Beyond its authentic styling is a modern wood-epoxy hull that's honestly easier to build.
Yet with purportedly less than 400 ever produced, any remaining boats given care and restoration trade hands for tens-of-thousands of dollars if at all.īut now you can build your own near-replica with our carefully-detailed Barrelback 19 design for a fraction of the cost and actually end up with a better boat. Of all the half-dozen or so sizes built by Chris Craft, the 19' Custom Runabout model produced between 19 seems to generate the most interest today. Now it's your chance to capture those memories by building your own For those unfamiliar with the type, the stern is a semi-circular or elliptical like half a barrel, with a lovely seamless blending of the tumble-home topsides into the deck, side to side.Īnd, this happens to be the design that Jethro on NCIS is building this season! Like Jethro, many have fond memories of this type of boat from their childhood. Both types of boats are excellent examples of Americana portrayed in powerboats – and gazing at one leaves no wonder as to why so many people fall in love with antique and classic powerboats.Nothing causes aficionados of classic mahogany runabouts to salivate more than the sight of the famous barrel-stern examples built by Chris Craft long ago. Or consider the elegant draketail, a design originally meant for working watermen, yet one which was so elegant it outlived its usefulness as a commercial craft and became desirable as a classic pleasure boat. Today hundreds still exist and are considered collectable treasures, and replicas are made with some regularity. Born in the early 1900s and very common in the roaring 20s, commuters were popular among New York businessmen who lived along the shores of Long island Sound and outside the city. The “commuter,” for example, was a powerboat commonly used in bygone days as a mode of transportation for commuting to an office. In fact, antique classics also have some genres that are more or less unique to the ages in which these boats were born. There are speed boats, cruisers, fishing boats, and motor yachts which will all fall into this class. Like their more modern brethren, antique and classic powerboats come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. And fiberglass has now been around for long enough that there are even plenty of “plastic” boats that qualify as true classics. Yes, such materials do require far more maintenance than fiberglass or aluminum, but for many people, part of the allure of owning this type of boat is giving it hands-on TLC in the first place. Classic lines and glossy mahogany, teak, and cherry wood finish can make many antique and classic powerboats worthy of being considered true works of art. Antique and Classic Power BoatsĪntique and classic powerboats may not be the most practical boats in the world, but they’re certainly some of the most loved. There are a wide range of Antique and Classic (Power) boats for sale from popular brands like Chris-Craft, Custom and Century with 47 new and 528 used and an average price of $78,574 with boats ranging from as little as $5,481 and $4,019,021. These powerboats use the following propulsion options: inboard engine or outboard engine. Ideal for overnight cruising and day cruising these Antique and Classic (Power) boats vary in length from 13ft to 120ft and can carry 3 to 254 passengers. Sort By Filter Search Antique and Classic (Power)
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