In 1958, my grandfather bought a new Lyman 23 inboard. White freeboard, red upholstery, nonskid decks, varnish wood everywhere and a tan Bimini top. He took us all over Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Elliot’s Key, up the Miami River and around a Miami Beach. Boy, we’re we liv’n big. He also bought us Evinrude outboards for our plywood skiffs and told us how to take care of them. We lived on our family’s 1894 estate on Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove. It was so old we had a windmill, outhouse (ok, it was a turn of the century relic, we had indoor plumbing), Stables a hill that made pulling our 2 x 4 wood boat trailers down the hill and across to the sailing club boat lift easy. Grandma would let us use her Edsel to pull them back up the hill Sunday afternoon. One time when it was too windy to put my boat in, I put it in the pool. It was ok as long as I didn’t start the motor. My dad was shot down in the China Burma India theater in WWII. My other grandparents lived only a few blocks away and taught us all about gardening. I was lucky to have such wonderful grandparents. Sorry for ranting, boats seem to trigger my memories.
I have a 1966 Correct Craft "Barracuda" with 318 Chrysler (Fury) engine.It's fiberglass and the color is "Cherry Mahogany". Many think it's a wooden boat.
Our family had a 1956 Cruisers 16 foot wood boat with a 75 horse black and white Mercury outboard. We used to go on Canadian fishing trips every year. But around 2018 we lost the boat to dry rot. It was too far gone to try and restore
I have a $ 150,000 modern boat and I love it. But it’s not a Chris Craft I honestly want one so bad. The only boat in the works I would sell mine for is a Chris Craft.
It's reconnection with history which never can be done again.
What a beautiful and stunning collection... Congratulations. I wish so much I could afford one of these beauties🥰
In 1958, my grandfather bought a new Lyman 23 inboard. White freeboard, red upholstery, nonskid decks, varnish wood everywhere and a tan Bimini top. He took us all over Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Elliot’s Key, up the Miami River and around a Miami Beach. Boy, we’re we liv’n big.
He also bought us Evinrude outboards for our plywood skiffs and told us how to take care of them. We lived on our family’s 1894 estate on Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove. It was so old we had a windmill, outhouse (ok, it was a turn of the century relic, we had indoor plumbing),
Stables a hill that made pulling our 2 x 4 wood boat trailers down the hill and across to the sailing club boat lift easy. Grandma would let us use her Edsel to pull them back up the hill Sunday afternoon. One time when it was too windy to put my boat in, I put it in the pool. It was ok as long as I didn’t start the motor. My dad was shot down in the China Burma India theater in WWII. My other grandparents lived only a few blocks away and taught us all about gardening. I was lucky to have such wonderful grandparents. Sorry for ranting, boats seem to trigger my memories.
This is heaven for original unique boats with original engines in.
I really enjoyed seeing all those works of art
I hope the best for everyone who pilots, owns, builds, restores these wonderful craft . Regards.
1984 Chriscraft Scorpion I/O still own it...hate to get rid of it.
I got my 46 chriscraft for $100 when I was 17....still get it out every other year
I have a 1966 Correct Craft "Barracuda" with 318 Chrysler (Fury) engine.It's fiberglass and the color is "Cherry Mahogany". Many think it's a wooden boat.
Our family had a 1956 Cruisers 16 foot wood boat with a 75 horse black and white Mercury outboard. We used to go on Canadian fishing trips every year. But around 2018 we lost the boat to dry rot. It was too far gone to try and restore
GORGEOUS.
LOVE what you do, thankyou !!
we are doing a lyman right now, gray marine motor.
My dad had a 1943 Lyman I wish I had it now
My boat is 45 years old. 1972 MFG NIAGARA. Restore project.
David Hefner x
Are the Owens boats worth restoring. I have one I am looking at - a Owens Aruba a big yacht around 40 plus feet?
Did I see a “39” barrel stern with solid covering planks? I had one of which I sold before it was totally restored 😢
Been looking for an old Toronado
I would love to restore boats...I'm connected to wood...boat wood!!!
too funny...come do my woody
I have a $ 150,000 modern boat and I love it. But it’s not a Chris Craft I honestly want one so bad. The only boat in the works I would sell mine for is a Chris Craft.
Captain Ruston. Ive3got my parents 1934 Mahogoney Chris Craft for sale !
I got a 46 chriscraft....let it go for $150,000
Check this one out ! Enjoy !
1961 Chris Craft Continental 19' ***Premium Restoration *** - $29800 (Tacoma)
Where is this in Kentucky
A gdzie burbon
😎 a real performing arts center here not some hi dollar painted crap on tha walls
It's always Chris Craft. I never see the boat I have. A 1958 Correct Craft Dominique.
Hi..I have a v39 antique wooden boat and can't find info on it. 2-21/2 ft
I bought it for 125.00 about 8 yrs ago..I don't know it's value of now.
As long as you have some other way to make a living...boat restorstion is a fine activity...
A lot of people make a good living from boat restoration.
The way you make your living is selling the boats at the right price.
@@darthkek1953 Thats part of it , but for years we did only repairs and restoration , now we do that and build small skiffs.
@@ralphmitchell3435 cool. Is that "Santee CC" in your video your skiff? Lovely wee thing. Shame I'm in Scotland!!
@@darthkek1953 Scotland , such a beautiful country. Yes thats our skiff. Its me and my son . We actually have one in Scotland.
We own a 1926 chris craft runabout. We would like to sell it. Anyone interested leave a comment.
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