All the ornaments on the ship are made out metal to make the boat really stand out. The gauges have detailed lettering to feature a realistic look. This Chris Runabout has hand stitched brown leather interior. Each model requires hundreds of hours to finish and must go through a demanding quality control process before leaving the workshop. They are 100% hand built individually using plank-on-frame construction method and are similar to the building of actual ships. They are built to scale with high-grade wood such as: western red cedar, rosewood, and mahogany. Master craftsmen handcraft these highly detailed wood models from scratch using historical photographs, drawings and original plan. It is available as a FULLY ASSEMBLED model ready to be proudly display. Throughout the years, Chris Craft became the synonymous boating. He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company’s success.Ībout the Chris Craft Runabout model shipĬhris Crafts were first produce in the 1910's as high end powerboats.

As Smith’s boats started to receive awards such as the coveted Gold Cup of the American Power Boat Association, the Chris Craft name started to become a star among nautical enthusiasts. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L.

During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co.

Wooden runabout