"Brawny inboard motors, lovingly crafted wood hulls, and swank chrome accoutrements are all synonymous with Chris-Craft, the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. This beautifully illustrated history of the Michigan-based company and its most significant powerboats begins in 1922, when the mercurial Christopher Columbus Smith and his three sons formed Chris Smith & Sons Boat Company. Modern color photography depi ..."
The Caretaker's Son Skip Savage Remembers Old St. Paul by Savage, W. Jack Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2018 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1-986703-54-3, ISBN: 1-986703-54-1
"Chris- Craft built a number of models out of other types of wood, opting to paint
the hulls rather than try to varnish the lesser materials. A bold new look flowed
from the minds of Chris-Craft stylists, creating a sensation in the market that had
been starved for new models for four long years. The traditional dark walnut-
stained trim that contrasted with the rest of the brightwork was replaced with the
bleached- blonde mahogany ..."
"Courtesy Mariners' Museum Though Chris-Craft's 1930 lineup had expanded, the
triple-cockpit 26-foot Runabouts. brother on Point du Chene in the small
community of Algonac, Michigan. He and his eldest son, Jay, started tinkering
with outboards early on, before the turn of the twentieth century, and later Jay
would recall that their first gas-powered outboard could make 16 miles per hour
— when it ran. In 1910, Smith joined forces wit ..."
"Chris-Craft is without doubt the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. This beautifully illustrated history of the Michigan-based company and its most significant powerboats begins in 1922, when the mercurial Christopher Columbus Smith and his three sons formed Chris Smith and Sons Boat Company. Modern color photography depicting restored and factory-original runabouts and cruisers details the evolution of Chris ..."
"Make More Money in Less Time The experts at Entrepreneur have compiled over 1,000 of the most effective sales letters, e-mails, memos, faxes and presentations to help you make sales and generate new customers and huge profits. Just customize them with your business's information, stick on a stamp, and you're ready to go. Don't want to use a form letter? This indispensable guide will teach you how to craft your own powerf ..."
Chris-Craft in the 1950s (Enthusiast Color) by JackSavage Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2002 by Mbi ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-1120-2, ISBN: 0-7603-1120-X
"Climb aboard for a delightful cruise in the runabouts, cabin cruisers, and luxury yachts of the '50s. Unprecedented growth spawned a record number of Chris-Craft creations, including Rivieras, Cobras, Sportsmans, and Constellations, plus Cavaliers and Kit Boats, the Sea Skiffs, and Roamers. Dozens of incredible color photographs put you at the helm for a high seas tour through the popular boats of this prolific powerboat company."
Chris-Craft(1st Edition) (Enthusiast Color) by JackSavage Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2000 by Voyageur Press ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0606-2, ISBN: 0-7603-0606-0
"Readers will experience the rumble of powerful inboards and admire the sleek lines of lovingly crafted wood hulls as they cut a wake through this colorful, model-by-model history of Chris-Craft. Modern color photography of runabouts, cruisers, and yachts are accompanied by detail shots of stylish interiors and brawny engines and comparisons to models built from Chris-Craft's competitors. A selection of black-and-white photography provi ..."