ChrisCraft Boats

[my1stboat1]

Looking for any advise on the reputation of Chriscraft boats ... Im looking to sell my 1988 bayliner trophy 16ft center console to Possibly Buy A 1988 23 foot ChrisCraft Center console with a 200 hp Yamaha outboard... Thats really all of the information I have does anyone know about chriscraft

 

[JasonBo]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

I have heard there some of the best boats in the world. (but that came off a TV show called pawn stars)

they were awesome in miami vise to

 

[Beefer]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

Being one of the oldest manufacturers of boats, Chris-Craft has achieved and maintained a pretty consistent reputation of the highest level of quality. IMHO, going from a Bayliner to a Chris Craft is like going from a Yugo (if you're old enough to remember those) to a high-end Mercedes.

 

[erie_guy]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

And a good boat they still make. A few years back they were bought by an English fellow who kept the manufacturing going in Sarasota, FL.

They make a complete line of boats from 20' runabouts, center counsoles, and up to 36' cruisers. visit their website, http://www.chriscraft.com/

I have nothing but great experiences with my 32' that is now approaching 13 years young.

Enjoy,
erie_guy
Port Clinton, OH

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

I have nothing to compare with but my 20 yo rig is still in good shape and structurally solid.

 

[5150abf]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

Concur, Chris Craft is and always has been a very very good boat but keep in mind this is a 22 year old boat and if it wasn't taken care of it could be in bad shape so it woudl be well worth the money to have it surveyed.

Even a Mercedes can be trashed if not taken care of.

 

[JoLin]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

Concur, Chris Craft is and always has been a very very good boat but keep in mind this is a 22 year old boat and if it wasn't taken care of it could be in bad shape so it woudl be well worth the money to have it surveyed.

Even a Mercedes can be trashed if not taken care of.

Ditto. My Chris is very well built with top-drawer materials, but water infiltration in the transom or stringers would turn it all to junk.

 

[Wylie CC]

Re: ChrisCraft Boats

We have had our 2000 20' bowrider for 4 years now, and have not had a single problem. It certainly helps that the boat was well cared for by the previous owner. I was worried about the quality when I heard they went into BK shortly after my production year, but the quality from what I can tell is no issue.