Ĝomes with original 1952 life preserver for “show".Kapock cushions with labels - proper and very rare in restorations.NO PLYWOOD and proper fasteners in inner diagonal bottom planking Some judges don’t notice the extra carburetor ~) Multiple award winner - long history of “Best in Class” & “Best in Show” - consistent ~95-99 point boat.Ĝustom tandem axel trailer included - electric brakes & LED lights.proper square head on engine lag bolts into stringers.Boat comes with original propeller as spare. modern ACME propeller - 13" x 17” with tip cup to fine tune RPM to approx 3500-3600.Pack-less and dripless, the PSS Shaft Seal helps to eliminate water in the bilge (100% water tight) & wear to the propeller shaft. (Comes with extra ignitor for security although I never needed it) Used an intake manifold from a MCL to allow dual carburetors. A highly regarded ACBS engine restorer know for increasing horsepower while still maintaining a strong and durable engine. MBL 158hp - “blueprinted” Now 225-250hp - GPS just under 50MPH (49.6 MPH was the fastest recorded) Rebuilt by the late George Schin in Florida.It has always been a turn-key boat since restoration and the ONLY problem I have had is the odd time running out of gas, but don’t tell anyone…. This is a high performance Racing Runabout completed with care and attention to details to allow it to judge well in shows and to enjoy out in the water.Fresh varnish was put onto the boat in 2019. It is possibly the best racer available at a realistic price. This boat has won many awards and has a long history of winning Best-in-Show and Best-in-Class. The MBL was completely rebuilt by a master marine engine mechanic and has run flawlessly since installed. It also has the original style Kapok seat cushions with labels. Proper fasteners were used in the bottom planking. The boat has a 5200 "no soak" bottom and has no plywood. The custom tandem-axle trailer features 13″ fenders, aluminum 15″ Halibrand-style wheels with 295/50 tires showing 2017 date codes, carpeted bunks, removable guide-ons, a wheeled Fulton tongue jack, and a manual winch.Completely rebuilt bottom with inner mahogany diagonal and outer planks set in 5200, hull bronze fastened and all questionable wood replaced. Videos of the engine running are provided on the seller’s YouTube channel.Īdditional photos of the work in progress are provided in the gallery below. An oil change as well as adjustment of the transmission and shaft logs were carried out at the start of the 2020 season. The engine is said to have been overhauled by Ted Cartner of Antioch, Illinois, and photos taken during the work are provided in the gallery. The inboard 339ci Chris-Craft MBL inline-six is stamped 78927, matching the number listed on the equipment record, and turns a single prop via a direct-drive gearbox with forward and reverse. The seller notes that factory switches were omitted due to the absence of running lights. Factory gauges were reportedly overhauled by Dale Kocian with cloth-insulated wiring and ends. The steering column has been shortened by 3″ and carries a factory correct 1947 Studebaker wheel. The remaining cockpit features a full-width bench seat upholstered in factory-style red vinyl, which is matched by the cockpit edge trim and accented with marbled gray flooring. Red bottom paint was used solely at the bow, and the running surface are coated in black graphite. The bottom was replaced with multi-layer cold-molded laminate secured to the frames, keel, and chines with 3M 5200 adhesive. The seller notes brown deck seams rather than white, and the name “Thunderstruck” has been applied to both sides of the hull in 23-karat gold leaf. The aft cockpit was faired over and the windshield, bow light, stern pole pocket, step pads, and one hatch handle left off for a more streamlined appearance. The boat was overhauled with new mahogany planking by Robinson Restoration of Fallbrook, California over a period of approximately a year. This Chris-Craft is offered with an equipment record, refurbishment photos, a custom trailer, and a clean California title in the seller’s name. The original 339ci Chris-Craft MBL inline-six was also overhauled during the refurbishment, while work at the beginning of the 2020 season included an oil change, transmission service, and adjustment of the shaft logs. Racing Runabouts featured a long front deck and a sleek low sheer line, making it look fast even when it is sitting on the dock This 1953 Chris Craft 19ft Racing Runabout is powered by a Chris Craft MBL engine with 158 hp. A subsequent overhaul and modifications at his restoration shop included conversion from two cockpits to one as well as installation of a new bottom, decking, simplified brightwork, and rebuilt gauges. Only 503 of these beautiful Racing Runabouts were built between 19. of Boulder City, Nevada and relocated to Sebastopol, California in the 1980s, where it was acquired by the seller in 2015. This 1952 Chris-Craft 19′ Racing Runabout was delivered new to Lake Mead Boat Co.
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