Boat for Sale: 1938 CHRIS CRAFT 16' SPECIAL RACEBOAT - PROJECT

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1938 CHRIS CRAFT 16' SPECIAL RACEBOAT - PROJECT

Model: 16' SPECIAL RACEBOAT Length (feet): 16.0 Type: Runabout Make: Chris Craft Year: 1938 Trailer: Fuel capacity (gallons): 11-20

Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Condition: Used Beam (feet): 6.0 Hull Material: Wood Hull ID Number: lygha221j900 For Sale By: Dealer

Engine Make: HERCULES Use: Fresh water Primary Fuel Type: Gas Engine Model: KB Engine Type: INBOARD

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RARE -RARE - 1938 CHRIS CRAFT MODEL 820 16' SPECIAL RACEBOAT - this is HULL # 100 of 167 ONLY MADE FROM 1937-40. Note that this auction is for the boat in the first picture - the next two pictures show what the boat looks like completed in either the original and correct red white & blue or as a stained and varnished hull. ACCORDING TO CHRIS CRAFT RECORDS THIS BOAT WAS FINISHED FOR DELIVERY ON APRIL 12, 1938 AND WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA WHERE WE ASSUME IT RESIDED UNTIL WE ULTIMATELY PURCHASED IT FROM AN ESTATE ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THE OWNER HAD BEEN IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING THE LITTLE RACER AND HAD GOT AS FAR AS REPLACING ALL THE BOTTOM AND HULL SIDE FRAMES WITH NEW MAHOGANY. ALMOST ALL OF THE ORIGINAL WOOD IS STILL WITH THE BOAT FOR PATTERNS TO COMPLETE. AS FAR AS WE CAN DETERMINE MOST OF ALL THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE IS WITH THE BOAT AS WELL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW STANDARD PIECES WHICH ARE READILY AVAILABLE. YOU CAN PURCHASE THIS BOAT THROUGH THIS AUCTION AS IS OR WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO COMPLETE IT'S RESTORATION THROUGH OUR RESTORATION DIVISION BOATHOUSE BAY CLASSICS. WE HAVE BEEN RESTORING CLASSIC MAHOGANY RUNABOUTS FOR OVER 20 YEARS SPECIALIZING IN CHRIS CRAFTS. This auction is a legally binding contract - do not bid if you are not serious about this boat. We require a 10% deposit within 48 hours of auction end and full payment within 7 days. The boat must be picked up within 14 days. If required we can arrange for storage in our secure compound at our standard rates should it be required. We will also help with arranging shipping - again at our normal hourly rate. We have lots of classic boat parts listed for auction as we are overflowing with boats and parts. If you need more information or pictures on the above please feel free to contact us at 250 807-2194 or e-mail us at info@absoluteclassicsmarine.com

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