This is a beautiful 100% handcrafted mahogany model of the legendary Chris Craft Triple Cockpit. It was built according to scale through original plans, pictures and drawings. Painted in semi gloss mahogany finish and white bottom. It took more than 100 hours to complete by the master craftsman. Model contains details such as shiny chrome fittings, leather seats, steering wheel & gauges, engine hatches with stainless handles, shiny brass props, rudders and many more. Come with a neat attached wood stand. Model is fully assembled and ready for display.
History
Founded by Christopher Columbus Smith around the 1920s, Chris Craft Co. still stands as a leader in producing high-powered, luxurious leisure boats. The quality of his models was tested through competitive speedboat racing, and the Christ Craft superiority rang true as the boats consistently proved victorious. During the era of prohibition, speedboat racing was embraced by gamblers, industrialists, and mobsters. These men readily financed the high-powered designs of craftsman such as Christopher Columbus Smith, John L. Hacker, and George Crouch. 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. He continued to thrive in the speedboat competitions and his string of victories further accelerated the explosion of his company’s success.