Chris-Craft – Over 140 Years of Boat Building Innovation
Chris-Craft NW Powerboats set a standard by which all other boats are measured. NW Yachting in a Chris Craft is a unique PNW powerboating experience. Their vision is to build boats that stand out in a sea of sameness. Their mission is to design and build boats that provide the intense pleasure of an unforgettable boating experience. There are six cornerstone qualities that define their brand.
They have been refined by over 140 years of boat building experience and reflect the values and beliefs of their founder, Chris Smith. Every boat that leaves their yard fulfills the promise of their brand through these elements: timeless beauty, agile performance, durable dependability, traditional craftmanship, stylish comfort, exceptional client service, and American heritage.
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Chris Smith built his first boat in 1874 at the age of 13 in Algonac, Michigan. It was a simple lake boat for duck hunting, but demonstrated an extraordinary natural talent for working with wood. It wasn’t long before Chris and his brother Hank began building a succession of wooden boats. By the beginning of the 20th Century, Chris Smith’s reputation had begun to spread.
At about the same time that Henry Ford starting making cars, Chris Smith began to build speed boats. Experimenting with a variety of hull and gasoline engine combinations, Smith realized that powered boats needed an entirely new type of hull design to ensure efficient movement through water. Speed boats such as the hydrostream boats for sale are one of the many that have now been advanced in style and design.
The Many Models of Chris-Craft
The story of Chris-Craft is the story of the American dream. In the 130 years since the company has been in existence, it has built more than 250,000 boats. Countless families have experienced the innovation and quality that are Chris-Craft hallmarks, not just in the US, but across the world. Chris Smith’s legacy is an approach to building boats that combines craftsmanship with efficiency, beauty with practicality, performance with comfort, style with elegance, reliability with longevity, traditional with modern, and most importantly, quality with innovation.
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Chris-Craft is one of the few production boats and yacht manufacturers in the world that offers painted hulls and decks, in addition to gelcoat. Why? Gelcoat is a porous surface that will oxidize in a relatively short time causing the surface finish to fade and become chalky. Out five-part DuPont Chromabase paint process provides a hardened, polyurethane UV-resistant finish.
With proper care, the surface will withstand the abuse of sun, wind, and salt from the harsh outdoor environment. When placed side by side, there is simply no comparison of a gelcoat finish to a painted finish. The high-gloss finish is easy to maintain, with a distinctive range of standard colors that will showcase your Chris-Craft for years to come.
Chris-Craft’s Launch 36 – Boating Magazine’s Boat of the Year 2014
Chris-Craft’s quality isn’t just recognized by their owners- they’re also recognized by luminaries throughout the industry. In face, Chris-Craft’s Launch 36 was named Boat of the Year 2014 by Boating Magazine. To qualify for Boat of the Year, the boat must be tested by a member of the Boating Tech Team and exceed industry standards. According to Boating Magazine, the Launch 36 advances the sport of boating. Released at the Miami International Boat Show, the Launch 36 is the largest addition to the Launch line-up for Chris-Craft. The Launch 36 is primarily a large day boat, with overnight facilities, designed for having fun on the water, with a range of toys and water sports for family and friends.
Already know the joy of Chris-Craft? The 26th annual Pacific Northwest Chris-Craft Rendezvous will be held Thursday, July 9th through Sunday, July 12th, 2015, at Port Orchard Marina in Port Orchard, Washington. Bring your boat, family, and friends to the largest Chris-Craft Rendezvous event there is and help them celebrate the beginning of their second 25 years! It’s four days of fun with many activities, story swapping, dinners and the opportunity to meet the owners of 60 to 80 Chris Craft cruisers of every shape, size and condition. There is no better way to celebrate these great boats than sharing stories with other owners.
One of 2014’s Many Chris-Craft Rendezvous Attendees
They will be having a new raffle this year for Case ’O Cash to help support the event. Tickets are $10 and there will only be 100 tickets sold for a chance to win $500 in cash. You may preorder tickets on the registration form below and any of the remaining 100 tickets will be sold at the event. Purchased tickets will be included in your registration package at the event. It takes a lot of planning to put on an event like this and knowing how many people are coming as early as possible can really make a difference in their planning and the overall success of the event, so it’s encouraged to get your registrations in as soon as you can.
The Elegant Chris-Craft Corsair 32
