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Asset type
Boats
Category
Boats
Make
Chris-Craft
Model
20′ Runabout
Year
1948
Condition
Used
VIN / Serial
R-20-319
Engine
339ci Hercules MBL inline-six
Exterior color
Dark Red
Brand
Custom-built Boatmate trailer
Bottom
3M 5200 no-soak system for dry dock launching and improved durability
Interior
Rich burgundy partial leather seating, true to period aesthetics
Hour meter
Not equipped
Propulsion
Single bronze propeller – traditional direct-drive configuration
Windshield
Distinctive four-piece folding glass windscreen
Restored by
Antique Boat Center (prior ownership)
Listing information
Description
1948 Chris-Craft Custom 20′ Runabout
🔹 Overview
This beautifully preserved 1948 Chris-Craft Custom Runabout is hull number 319 of just 369 produced between 1946 and 1949, making it a rare and highly collectible classic. The “Custom” line sat at the pinnacle of Chris-Craft’s postwar offerings, known for its elegant styling, quality craftsmanship, and superior performance.
🪵 Restoration & Construction
Restored by: Antique Boat Center (prior ownership)
Bottom: 3M 5200 no-soak system for dry dock launching and improved durability
Windshield: Distinctive four-piece folding glass windscreen
Interior: Rich burgundy partial leather seating, true to period aesthetics
⚙️ Mechanical
Engine: Chris-Craft Hercules Inline-Six
Propulsion: Single bronze propeller – traditional direct-drive configuration
🚤 Included Trailer
Brand: Custom-built Boatmate trailer
Features:
Disc brakes
Swing-away tongue
Backlit Chris-Craft script for visual appeal and authenticity
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