1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame deedsphotos
661941 Chris-Craft Runabout deedsphoto
Dame, 1941 Chris-Craft Runabout
Many Detroiters like to restore old cars and old boats. Dame is a 1941 ChrisCraft Runabout owned by John Wayman and John Garr. Dame is a real beauty, carefully restored to near original condition. In the pictures below she's parked for dinner at Crescent Sail Yacht Club on Lake St. Clair.
The Chris-Craft legend began in Algonac, Michigan, on the St. Clair River in 1874 when Christopher Columbus Smith built his first boat at age 13.
Christopher Columbus Smith
Early Chris-Craft ad photo [Bow riding not recomended!]
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame deedsphoto
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame deedsphoto
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame, and owner Jon Wayman aka, "Grosse Pointe Charles" deedsphoto
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout, Dame, with owner Jon Wayman sipping a glass of chablis deedsphoto
1941 Chris-Craft Runabout in pristine condition
A Bit of Chris-Craft History
"Motormen & Yachting," "When Detroit Ruled the Waves," "Life at the Flats"
- Three Books on Lake St. Clair by Michael Dixon
These are three excellent books on the history of boating on Lake St. Clair.
Lake St. Clair Landmarks
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Hi Don,I would be interrested in a 17' Deluxe, but I see this was posted 2 years ago. Do you still have it? You can call me at 952-471-3300. I don't want to post my email address online.Kathyhttp://www.classicboat.com
Don Eller says:
3 years ago
If you know of anyone looking for a decent restoration project I have the perfect project. I have a 1940-41 17' Custom Runabout. It was restored in 1995 and has been in storage since that time. I guess it only has 10-20 hrs since the restor. The motor was upgraded to a 120hp KLC. The eclectical is all 12V with an alternator. This boat is in good shape with no rot. Has A decent trailer.
I can be reached @ 256-357-2161