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Wish it was a little closer....

That is really cool. If this wasn't in the cross hairs I would be getting some information.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1401137216.jpg

I can't get past the fact that the boat in the OP is a coupe and not a cab. What was it built for, the North Pole?

I can't stop looking at this thing. Between this and the '65 Olds wagon, good thing I don't have more garage space and no wife. Thankfully I've got a little 02 project going.:)

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Originally Posted by speeder (Post 8084377)

I can't get past the fact that the boat in the OP is a coupe and not a cab. What was it built for, the North Pole?

It just looks that way due to the photo...it is actually pretty cool. I think this is what we are looking at:
1953 22' Chris Craft Custom Sedan

22' 1950 Chris Craft Sedan -- $24,500.00

Here's another. Looks like some money to be made on the one in the OP

Add me to the "don't need it but want it" camp. There is no more beautiful boat than a fully restored classic Chris Craft.

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Originally Posted by speeder (Post 8084377)

I can't get past the fact that the boat in the OP is a coupe and not a cab. What was it built for, the North Pole?

I was thinking the same thing. Even if the side windows slide open, that cabin would still have to be pretty hot place to be in the summer time. Especially in Texas!

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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey (Post 8082112)

Posted on one of our local FB trading boards.

Looks cool. I have no affiliation or interest but you never know what you crazy ****ers on this board are into.

If anyone has interest in knowing more I can reach out to seller.

Description;

Wood is solid but it needs sealant. There are some gaps between planks. The inside needs a new deck. The engine was rebuilt 15+ years ago before we bought it. We never did anything with it, so don't know it it runs r not. The leather on the seats was redone too.

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...11193114_n.jpg

Love, love, love that boat...

No, no, no, way! :D

As my old grandpappy used to say, "If it flies floats of fuc*s yer' better off renting it."

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Originally Posted by porsche4life (Post 8084722)

22' 1950 Chris Craft Sedan -- $24,500.00

Here's another. Looks like some money to be made on the one in the OP

LOL.... not a chance Skipper

Neat place to visit: http://www.woodboat.net/
The restoration shop is at a different location and worthy of a visit as well.

As someone mentioned above and memories of skiing. Friend had CC woodie runabout inboard with a Packard straight 8 flathead. Heavy beast would gurgle along and tame choppy water. The wake wasn't too bad either. Good days.

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<div style="font-style:italic"><a href="http://www.antiqueboat.com/boatdetails/14268-U22.aspx" target="_blank">22' 1950 Chris Craft Sedan -- $24,500.00</a><br>
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Here's another. <b><font color="Red">Looks like some money to be made on the one in the OP</font></b></div>
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Neat place to visit: <a href="http://www.woodboat.net/" target="_blank">http://www.woodboat.net/</a><br>
The restoration shop is at a different location and worthy of a visit as well. <br>
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As someone mentioned above and memories of skiing. Friend had CC woodie runabout inboard with a Packard straight 8 flathead. Heavy beast would gurgle along and tame choppy water. The wake wasn't too bad either. Good days.

I showed this to my dad and asked him how much to restore it. He said about 35k. I then asked what would it be worth? About 35k. I knew there's nothing cheap about wood boats. They sure are beautiful.