A LOT cheaper than refastening a 40 something foot boat. 1939 19-foot Chris Craft Custom Runabout 1946 Chris Craft Brightside U22 1947 Chris Craft Whiteside U22 1950 18-foot Chris Craft Riviera 1952 Chris Craft Riviera 1952 18-foot Chris Craft Riviera 1956 Chris Craft Capri 1956 19-foot Chris Craft Capri 1956 17-foot Chris Craft Sportsman 1959 17-foot Chris Craft Sportsman 1960 Cruisers Inc. Does it really need refastening? I suggested to my friend that he have the broken screw analyzed by a metallurgist for a professional opinion on the condition of the metal. The newest 19-foot racing runabout built by Chris-Craft Corporation, Algonac. This model of Chris Craft was only produced for two years (1959-1960) and in this time, 825 hulls were produced. ? None of the screws were broken before they attempted to remove them. Below: Jafco Marine Basin, Inc., Buffalo, New York, presents this 1954. It's actually mahogany, but it's cherry mahogany. The bottom is tight, there was no rot or soft wood anywhere and every other part of this boat is cherry. If the silicon bronze is clean then it's doing its job and holding. Call our office at (973) 663-3214 or send an email to for more information. ![]() All our boats include a one year warranty. It is in excellent condition and is powered by a Chris Craft KBL Engine. Boat has the original bottom but does swell tight. Boat has had a full refinish, interior replaced and engine gone through and detailed. It’s a long road, starting with a lot of research and investigation into how it was done originally at the factory. The Marina The Store Contact Pontoon Boats This 1954 17' Chris Craft Runabout with 5200 bottom is a beautiful boat. Boat ID: 42728 18 Feet 1950 Chris Craft Riviera Clean boat that is in restored condition. This boat will receive a new bottom, upholstery, cockpit ceiling, and engine rebuild, and be completely refinished. THEORY: My theory is that since this is a "big boat" with 1+ inch of bottom lumber going over white oak frames any bronze screw in its right mind would break. The current project for Ashley River Boatworks is a 1949 Chris Craft 17 ft. Another says it needs to be re-fastened entirely. SUGGESTION: One pro said to stagger new screws in the existing planks. boats, Chris-Craft opened a 339,963-square-foot plant in Salisbury, MD, in 1954. It was allegedly re-fastened 10 years ago. Chris Craft Boats for Sale in Baltimore (1 - 2 of 2) 40,000 37 foot. ![]() PROBLEM: During survey, the screws (about ten random screws) were shearing off on the bottom of a 40+foot cruiser. I have my theory but thought I'd float the question here to hear what the rest of you big boat boys think. ![]() I'm a runabout guy and I've been posed with a "big boat" question.
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