Chris Craft Custom Kit Photographs

Completed in April 2013, this little 1952 Chris-Craft classic kit runabout, winner of the prestigious Best Outboard Boat award at the 26th annual Antique and Classic Boat Society Chesapeake Bay Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Festival. originally assembled by Norman W. Bailey of Newmarket N.J. has been these last two years: completely and painstakingly renovated with expert craftsmanship and the finest materials and hardware available. It had been abandoned in a neighbor's backyard on the Potomac for a few years, and before it was too late I intervened. The boat was given to me for lack of a better alternative and I started the lengthy process, stripping the hull bare, replacing damaged pieces, and restructuring separated marine plywood deck with Sepele Mahogany. All original wood sealed with CPES epoxy (inside and out) and joints secured with West Systems. Sikaflex adhesive sealant caulk on deck to match wood color. 3 coats of Pettit - Bikini Blue on hull and 7 coats of Z-Spar on deck. Matching exterior grade latex paint on hull interior to help wood breath and dampness evaporate. Flush cleats and electrical switching by Attwood and Cole Hersee Co.-U.S.A. respectively, signal horn by Roca-Sweden, fairleads and stern light by Osculati-Italy, and steering cable pulleys by Ronstan-Australia. All bronze and stainless screws! The boat is extremely stable and is built comfortably to the pilot and passenger. The 1957 Mercury Mark 55E was completely rebuilt by a professional mechanic and comes with a guarantee. The boat includes original Mastercraft trailer, electric ignition, horn, both bow and stern lights as well as a fire extinguisher and clear title. It is a sweet little boat and one of a kind... But I need to make room for, and finance yet bigger and better projects!

I have $14,000 invested in it and I'm looking to make a small profit. Make me an offer.