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19' Capri of the past and 20' Lancer CC now
Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 1:53 pm
by Don Ayers
Similar lines and both very striking.
What do these Chris Craft's of different generations have in common and what sets them apart?
If it was
your world, what would you have Chris Craft build you now?
images from the web
Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 2:33 pm
by mfine
My kids are huge fans of the 2012 Launch 22. For a closed bow glass boat, I love the silver bullet 20. I am not sure there is anything I would change other than the price tags, and obviously they are high for good reasons.
Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 4:03 pm
by Captain Nemo
It would be great if they built something like that today w/ an inboard, or maybe at least a V-drive. I am not big fan of IO's
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 9:34 pm
by quitchabitchin
I love the Lancer GT Concept from a couple years ago. This is the inspiration for my restoration, since the red nautolex is no longer available.
I think the silver bullet is nice as well, just love the red/tan combo.
A good friend went to the Indianapolis Boat Show this winter and saw a 25' Launch and called me to say he was in love. He just couldn't get past the 6 figure price tag. But said it was clearly the nicest boat in the show by a longshot.
Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 10:27 pm
by Don Ayers
That Lancer GT is really cool!!!
I too wish they would consider a V-drive or a straight drive.
i think they have some great styles
Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 7:49 am
by mfine
The speed penalty of an inboard configuration means they won't sell well outside the dedicated ski and wakeboard market. I don't see CC getting into or having success in that niche so no joy for inboard fans.
Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:00 am
by Don Ayers
maybe if they offered a special order inboard (v-drive) version???
Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:13 pm
by Don Ayers
So I'm heading to the Chris-Craft dealers annual meeting in Florida in July.
I've been promised a ride and photo shoot in any of their new 2013 models.
www.chriscraft.com
What should I focus on?
What would the Classic Chris-Craft enthusiast want to see and read about in a future issue of the Brass Bell?
Yes, I will beg for an inboard model...
