Old wooden boats require a love to complete a project such as this beauty. A love only matched by how much the old boat loves your money... LOL Great Vid, thanks for keeping us old windbreakers in the present...
I just read your story in the Brass Bell about your restoration of this boat. I want to tell you that it looks like you did an amazing job. I grew up on my dad's 31' Chris Sea Skiff and have helped my brother redo his third Lyman. So I know about dry rot, new wood, scraping, sanding, painting and varnish. So I can truly appreciate, the time, effort, expense and mostly the dedication needed for the beautiful job you did giving her a new lease on life. Congratulations!
Beautifull Restoration ,I redid a 30 foot Connie years ago , my next one will be a Runabout or Speedster i love your Period with the round Hatches and Curved Window areas along with the BelAir Steering Wheels Chris Craft used! thanks for Sharing the Styx music was nice on the video also
Such a beautiful boat and restoration, thank you for putting it on you tube. Back in the early 1960's I owned a 1952 25 ft express Chris craft cruiser and Oh how much i miss this boat named "Pass me By". I gave up the "Pass me By'" to marry the most wonderful woman , but it is nice to have the memories revived by watching this video of Sweet Caroline . Never regret selling "Pass Me By" as I was blessed with the sweatiest wife, three daughters, and now 6 great grand kids
Thanks for the memories. I grew up sanding, painting, varnishing and enjoying the same boat. My older cousin had one and I would help him with it. Great boat.
Hard to find anything more beautiful. You certainly did her justice. My grandfather owned Cris Crafts. My first recollections would be mid 1950s. In the mid 60s,my cousin and I did tons of water skiing behind his 4 sleeper. A 24ft set up for fishing. Such fun days.
The good olde days. We had an identical CC in the 1950's on Lake Champlain and Erie Canal. The boat layout was identical to yours but manufactured in the 40's. Last known the boat (Caprice) was on Lake Otsego, Cooperstown, NY
Great job on a great boat. The looks of the before pictures looks like it was almost unsavable!. Happy to see a great bit of histroy saved and being reused. I see by thye publish date that this video is 3 years old. I certianaly hope the grand old lady is still plying the lakes and rivers in your area....Again great job in the restoration!
My grandpa had...I think, a "55 Chris Craft. He called it a "sedan". We used to put in Brookings, OR head South to Orick, CA. it was a special boat, the woodwork was amazing. Grandpa was mighty proud of it. He says he earned it in Korea. He died in 1973. Odd correlation
WOW. What AWESOME job. 👍👍👍 Lot of people don't know what a Chris Craft is. My Dad had a small one. Thay are art. I grew up on the East coast. Not sure but that looks like Chesapeake Bay. Anyway. That's a great boat to have picked. Lotsalove
This is one of my all time Favorite Video's on Chris Craft Restorations! I have a 27 foot 1955 Sedan W/Flybridge, very similar boat that I'm in process of restoring! Fantastic Job! Hope mine turns out as well as yours! Cheers!
My friend had. A 66 ,,Ii think it' was ,38_45 ftr had lots of fun an it spend a week cruzing up and the Texas coast,and forgot about the outside world he's gone. A so is the boat had slot fond memories har
That was an amazing job. As I watched the video I couldn't believe how far you took it down. You replaced everything. Are you a carpenter by trade. I'm curious how long it took and what you estimate you have into the boat. Fantastic!!!
Dad had a 65 CC. It had twin Ford 427 side oilers rated for 400 HP each. In 1981, it was wrecked against the dock and the transom destroyed when another boat collided with it. It immediately sank and sat submerged for six months while the insurance companies slugged it out. Dad bought the boat back from the insurance company for $1 so they wouldn't have to cover the cost of disposal. He had a salvage company lift the boat and put it on a trailer and take the trailer to the house. Over the next few weeks, he cut holes in the sides and removed the engines. The rest of the boat was scrapped. About six months later, we went to watch it set on fire and burn to the ground. He got $4190 from the insurance settlement. In 1992, He sold both of the engines for $10K. Today they are nearly priceless
The original owner didn't upgrade to that. I would love to one day. Luckily we are in Canada right now so it doesn' get that hot on the deck. Thank you for the nice comments. A lot of love into that and we love her.
I know this post is almost eight years old, but I was born in 1954 and fished offshore (Edisto Beach, SC) in the 60's on my Dad's 30' Chris Craft (mahogany lapstrake hull, no electronics (hadn't been invented yet) and I have a daughter named Caroline that I have always called her - you guessed it - Sweet Caroline
Excellent job folks, I have the deluxe model I believe that's a Capitan model. I also have a 1951 33 foot model anybody out there looking to buy a dream get in touch with me
Awesome boat! Well done? Did you ever consider converting to diesel? It wouldn’t be original, however would be super efficient and reliable not to mention the safety aspect over gas.
you know, I think the 1930 Chris Craft Commuter 48 is a better looking boat. Denison yachting has the prototype of them listed, fully restored. Allez is sitting in Montreal Que. ready to go cruising.
This restoration brought a tear to my eye. Thank you for rescuing that gorgeous Chris Craft!
You have saved a piece of history! Bravo!
Beautiful restoration. I’ve always loved Chris Craft designed wooden boats.
Old wooden boats require a love to complete a project such as this beauty. A love only matched by how much the old boat loves your money... LOL Great Vid, thanks for keeping us old windbreakers in the present...
My brain ached watching this. Knowing the amount of labor and of course money, I am in awe sir and madam.
Thanks for saving this classic lady
She's a beaut boy!!!!!!!
Wow!
Congratulations, masterful work!
Thanks for sharing.
I just read your story in the Brass Bell about your restoration of this boat. I want to tell you that it looks like you did an amazing job. I grew up on my dad's 31' Chris Sea Skiff and have helped my brother redo his third Lyman. So I know about dry rot, new wood, scraping, sanding, painting and varnish. So I can truly appreciate, the time, effort, expense and mostly the dedication needed for the beautiful job you did giving her a new lease on life. Congratulations!
Just want to say...it looks like you did a really nice job restoring this boat...my regards to you and "Sweet Caroline"...
BRAVO!!!! I have restored a number of cruisers and understand what is involved. Tip of the hat to the two of you. Well done!!!!!
thank you
Beautifull Restoration ,I redid a 30 foot Connie years ago , my next one will be a Runabout or Speedster i love your Period with the round Hatches and Curved Window areas along with the BelAir Steering Wheels Chris Craft used! thanks for Sharing the Styx music was nice on the video also
Thanks for preserving this Chris. They all have souls and it pains me when I see people burning them.
Incredible effort produces incredible results 👍❤️
Such a beautiful boat and restoration, thank you for putting it on you tube. Back in the early 1960's I owned a 1952 25 ft express Chris craft cruiser and Oh how much i miss this boat named "Pass me By". I gave up the "Pass me By'" to marry the most wonderful woman , but it is nice to have the memories revived by watching this video of Sweet Caroline . Never regret selling "Pass Me By" as I was blessed with the sweatiest wife, three daughters, and now 6 great grand kids
Im in awe of this boat......What a magnificent job of bringing her back to life.....
All I can say is WOW!!! Reminds me a bit of my uncle's CC 1938 24' Clipper Cruiser. Best times of my life.
Thanks for the memories. I grew up sanding, painting, varnishing and enjoying the same boat. My older cousin had one and I would help him with it. Great boat.
It took a lot of love and hard work to rescue this boat. Well done.
Incredible perverence to see this project all the way through. Gorgeous outcome.
Hard work pays off just look at the smiles on those kids faces what a great job👍👍 and now you're on your way making way
Hard to find anything more beautiful. You certainly did her justice. My grandfather owned Cris Crafts. My first recollections would be mid 1950s. In the mid 60s,my cousin and I did tons of water skiing behind his 4 sleeper. A 24ft set up for fishing. Such fun days.
awesomely beautiful from the beginning
THANK YOU, for restoring a thing of beauty! Please take good care of her.
You did a great job . The family affair.
Nice work ,nice boat .I love the flat head .
The good olde days. We had an identical CC in the 1950's on Lake Champlain and Erie Canal. The boat layout was identical to yours but manufactured in the 40's. Last known the boat (Caprice) was on Lake Otsego, Cooperstown, NY
Absolute Spitze. Wenn man mit diesem Boot ausfährt, dann hat man das Gefühl, dass die WELT noch in Ordnung ist. Ich bin echt neidisch.😏👍
Wow , someone knows what they are doing . Congratulations
Respect i am thrilled! Beautiful ship is alive again!
Best Regards Thomas!
Hola, hermoso trabajo y barco, desde Colonia Uruguay, en la costa del Rio de la Plata.
You didn't restore one - you built one from scratch! Amazing perseverance.
Great job on a great boat. The looks of the before pictures looks like it was almost unsavable!. Happy to see a great bit of histroy saved and being reused. I see by thye publish date that this video is 3 years old. I certianaly hope the grand old lady is still plying the lakes and rivers in your area....Again great job in the restoration!
Just beautiful, amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
10/10 pts. & 1st place "Coolest Ever" Captain's wheel category !
Great 👍 Job family!
Makes me miss my 1947 33’ Sedan
Beautiful job.
Thanks for this video and all the best.
You did it right! And the work yourself! Really really nice
A beautiful restoration that requires knowledge, experience and skill....perfectly repaired, congratulations..
Fantastic restoration, there has been many hours go in to it professional workmanship
Well done!👍
My grandpa had...I think, a "55 Chris Craft. He called it a "sedan". We used to put in Brookings, OR head South to Orick, CA. it was a special boat, the woodwork was amazing. Grandpa was mighty proud of it. He says he earned it in Korea. He died in 1973. Odd correlation
Absolutely beautiful job...Kudos for saving her!
Absolutely a stunning restoration!
WOW. What AWESOME job. 👍👍👍 Lot of people don't know what a Chris Craft is. My Dad had a small one. Thay are art. I grew up on the East coast. Not sure but that looks like Chesapeake Bay. Anyway. That's a great boat to have picked. Lotsalove
Awesome job restoring it.
This is one of my all time Favorite Video's on Chris Craft Restorations! I have a 27 foot 1955 Sedan W/Flybridge, very similar boat that I'm in process of restoring! Fantastic Job! Hope mine turns out as well as yours! Cheers!
Beautiful.......Well done !
I love wooden boats and wooden furniture. I fixed up some wooded boats none as big as that one but still wooded. They are cool and classy
Just beautiful speechless !!
Beautiful boat, hard work sure paid off
My friend had. A 66 ,,Ii think it' was ,38_45 ftr had lots of fun an it spend a week cruzing up and the Texas coast,and forgot about the outside world he's gone. A so is the boat had slot fond memories har
Stunning...
It is not a restoration, it is a resurrection...... Amen praise the lawd
What a beauty!
oh the memories it could tell enjoy enjoy
Great job! Nice boat
What a beauty!!
Great job!,, whole boat load of work!
It is so worth. Really nice
Just Amazing !!!
Wow!! What a beauty
Wow...thanks for sharing
excellent, what a labor of love :-))
CC some of the best boats ever built.
Great save! Nice work!
Wow. I love it!
Gorgeous
Excellent job you should be very proud
this made me happy
me to
Nice boat
Love Wood Vessels
"GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS!
Amazing
well done
Grrrrrrreat job
Bravoooooo
That was an amazing job. As I watched the video I couldn't believe how far you took it down. You replaced everything. Are you a carpenter by trade. I'm curious how long it took and what you estimate you have into the boat. Fantastic!!!
Dad had a 65 CC. It had twin Ford 427 side oilers rated for 400 HP each. In 1981, it was wrecked against the dock and the transom destroyed when another boat collided with it. It immediately sank and sat submerged for six months while the insurance companies slugged it out. Dad bought the boat back from the insurance company for $1 so they wouldn't have to cover the cost of disposal. He had a salvage company lift the boat and put it on a trailer and take the trailer to the house. Over the next few weeks, he cut holes in the sides and removed the engines. The rest of the boat was scrapped. About six months later, we went to watch it set on fire and burn to the ground. He got $4190 from the insurance settlement. In 1992, He sold both of the engines for $10K. Today they are nearly priceless
Back when boats were beautiful.
Sweet
Wow.
WOW !!!
Wow
wow beyond dedication...a true labor of love. Did ya keep a journal of the restoration?
My Lord, what a beautiful craft! Any reason you opted to omit the fly bridge?
The original owner didn't upgrade to that. I would love to one day. Luckily we are in Canada right now so it doesn' get that hot on the deck. Thank you for the nice comments. A lot of love into that and we love her.
far fucking out man ! i love you guys .... see you in the sunrise !
Love the old Chris Crafts . Hope it stays in the family and afloat for elongated time .
I know this post is almost eight years old, but I was born in 1954 and fished offshore (Edisto Beach, SC) in the 60's on my Dad's 30' Chris Craft (mahogany lapstrake hull, no electronics (hadn't been invented yet) and I have a daughter named Caroline that I have always called her - you guessed it - Sweet Caroline
Would be nice to hear the boat running without the music. Great job on the restoration!
Do you still have the boat?
Excellent job folks, I have the deluxe model I believe that's a Capitan model. I also have a 1951 33 foot model anybody out there looking to buy a dream get in touch with me
Coraggiosi !...
# 699 on the thumbs up, next one wins a trip to Dinny Land
I could take the music but the boat is nice.
Awesome boat! Well done? Did you ever consider converting to diesel? It wouldn’t be original, however would be super efficient and reliable not to mention the safety aspect over gas.
Why not just put the kids to work and make it pedal powered?
you know, I think the 1930 Chris Craft Commuter 48 is a better looking boat.
Denison yachting has the prototype of them listed, fully restored. Allez is sitting in Montreal Que. ready to go cruising.
Borda kaplamasıda maun veya sapelli olmalıdı biliyorum çok pahalı işçilik
Beautiful restoration but please delete the music when the engine is running!
Would have been nice to hear engine at power instead of damn music
Should have played Neil diamond