![]() Once the supply of quality Philippine mahogany improved, Chris-Craft began to build the Racer with the varnished all natural finish and white striped decks.Ī total of 503 post-war Racers were produced between 19, with the final hull #503 shipping on Jto Truckee, CA. In lieu of the traditional mahogany construction, spruce planking was used for the hull and bottom, with canvas covered plywood decks. These early Racers sported a red and white paint scheme, as there was a shortage of quality Philippine mahogany after the war. Racing Runabout as the “world’s fastest stock runabout.” Depending on the engine, advertised speeds were from 35 to 44 mph, and indeed, the Chris-Craft catalogs and all of their advertising championed the 19 ft. Power was provided by the reliable Chris-Craft Hercules 6-cylinder engine, with initial horsepower options ranging from a 95 hp ‘K’ to the 158 hp ‘MBL’ model. The post war Racer made its debut in mid 1947, and the very first boat, number R19-001, was shipped to Tahoe Boat Co., on June 13, 1947. While the Racer would be the “second boat”, which catered to one thing – speed. One could say that the “first boat” in one’s household would be a utility, which was for all around use with the family. These boats are the focus of this year’s Marque Class at the Concourse d’ Elegance.Īfter the end of World War II, Chris-Craft quickly changed over from the production of war-related craft to runabouts, utilities and cruisers for post-war pleasure use. split cockpit model built from 1947 to 1954. Only a handful of pre-war Chris-Craft boats remain.įor most of the general boating public, the Chris-Craft “Racer” is defined by the 19 ft. model became the true genesis of the post World War II Racer, the boats holding world record speeds in the 1 mile 225-E class (47.619 mph) and 5 mile 225-E class (45.330 mph). It’s pre-World War II history also includes the famous “Painted Racers” of the mid-1930s, known as Red White and Blue boats because of their distinctive color scheme. A gala Opening Night Dinner and Dance kicks off Wooden Boat Week, with a Men’s Grill, Ladies’ Luncheon and Fashion Show, and Woodie Over-The-Bottom following - all events open to the public.Ĭhris-Craft started building Special Race Boats in 1934. 12, is just one of the social events surrounding the Concours. The Exhibitors’ Barbecue and Awards Presentation on Friday evening, Aug. Because multiple first, second and third-place awards can be won in each class, each boat is judged on its own merit and only compared to other boats when selecting Perpetual awards. Their collective goal: to reward those who have restored their boats to the highest level of authenticity and standard as they appeared when they were shipped from the factory. WATCH THE SHOW, LIVE! Click here to view the Tahoetopia live streaming webcam at Obexer's Marina.Ĭoncours Judges from throughout the United States will have already begun their work using the Foundation’s own nationally-acclaimed 100 point system and score sheet. This year’s 44th annual Concours will again be staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, Calif., on Lake Tahoe’s beautiful West Shore with the two-day show open to the public on Friday, Aug. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation, the nationally-acclaimed show takes place on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore. The annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance, being held August 12th and 13th will celebrate the 80th anniversary of a boating icon, the Chris-Craft Racing Runabouts. ![]()
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