Photo Gallery

Boating is a lifestyle. There are many picturesque moments that become lasting memories—some breathtaking, some sublime, while others may be downright silly and entertaining.

Please send your favorite photos to the Club Gallery team for consideration in this CCABC Photo Gallery, and keep checking back frequently to see what’s new. All Chris-Crafts (historic to new) and other related brands are welcome here.

Here's a 1968 Chris-Craft owned by Jeff Spencer's grandparents. He is not sure of the year, but he believes this model was built between '46 and '49.

Tim Wirz's 1948 restored U22

John Latchaw's 1952 Chris-Craft Riviera is a memorial to his dad.

Summer fun in a 1940 17-foot Barrelback Runabout. Photo: Marc Swiontkowski

James Conn's 1931 18-foot Deluxe Runabout on July 4, 2024

Bruce Krause. Just getting started in restoring GUA 20 0026 1966. So far Mercruiser 260 rebuilt. New cockpit flooring.

48’ Aluminum 1966 Chris-Craft Roamer Riviera. Owned by Russell & Vicki Sheaffer. Home port: Bayport, Minnesota

Tom Malko's 1956 Chris-Craft Sedan Cruiser with Flying Bridge.

1962 25-ft Chris-Craft Roamer Express. Photo is a blast from the past 1990’s. Owned by Fred York, Harrow, Ontario, Canada.

Razzmatazz, 1942 Chris-Craft 17’ Barrel Back. Owners Kate & Jerry Turney

Razzmatazz, 1942 Chris-Craft 17’ Barrel Back. 2004 Lake Tahoe Concours 1st place pre-War Runabout. Owners Kate & Jerry Turney

A run through Snows Channel - Les Cheneaux Islands, near Cedarville, Michigan. 1942 Chris-Craft 26’ Deluxe Enclosed Cruiser, RenaBelle. Bob and Mary Shapton.

Michael Booher recently relaunched his 1965 Custom Ski boat on Lake Norman. He’s had the boat over 40 years.

Jack Purse's 1947 U22 at the boathouse in the Leland River. A beautiful boat on a crisp early fall day up north!

This is Stella Maris, a 1978 78-foot Chris-Craft Roamer. She is one of two 70’ Roamer’s made in 1978. She was lengthened to 78’ by Rybovich in 1993. Her hull # is RAP-70-0517. Bill and Charlotte Snyder are the owners.

Photo: Chris Conroy

Photo: Chris Conroy

1990 Chris Craft 103 Replica. Owner Mark Mane. One of 16 built by Grand Craft for Chris Craft Corp.

1990 Chris Craft 103 Replica. Owner Mark Mane. One of 16 built by Grand Craft for Chris Craft Corp. Hull #4 and hand built under the supervision of Chris Smith. These were the only 16 every built under license to Chris.

Curtis Bauman's 1937 Chris~Craft Special Race-Boat (formerly a Red, White, and Blue). Hull #: 42008. Boat Model: 819. LOA: 16'.

Curtis Bauman's 1937 Chris~Craft Special Race-Boat (formerly a Red, White, and Blue). Hull #: 42008. Boat Model: 819. LOA: 16'. She has undergone major modifications and is more of a Gentleman's Racer. Hull is original, but decks, overall configuration, and engine are significantly different.

“Inevitable” - 27-foot 1957 Chris-Craft Sedan Cruiser in Smokey Lake Tahoe, hope for a better summer next year! Submitted by Tom Malko.

Kieran Butler's Chris-Craft Lancer 23 (1976) “Surfin Bird.” Sweden.

Kieran Butler's Chris-Craft Lancer 23 (1976) “Surfin Bird” in the Southern Stockholm Archipelago. Island of Aspö.

Kieran Butler's Chris-Craft Lancer 23 (1976) “Surfin Bird.” A warm summers day in the Southern Stockholm Archipelago. Island of Aspö.

"Moments" at rest at the Black’s Rapids Locks in Ottawa on her way to Westport, Ontario from Montreal, Quebec. "Moments" is a beautiful 1978 Chris-Craft Catalina 350. Submitted by Guy Meranger.

2020 CCABC Virtual Boat Show double award winner for “Peoples’ Choice” AND “Best in Show” – 1940 30-foot Enclosed Cruiser “Chee” owned by Jim and Kathi Lengel of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

2020 CCABC Virtual Boat Show award winner for “Best in Class – Classic Fiberglass” – 1972 22-foot XK22 “Big Kahuna” owned by Mike DeLayo of Coconut Creek, Florida.

2020 CCABC Virtual Boat Show award winner for “Best in Class – Classic Cruisers” – 1959 40-foot Conqueror "Tuxedo" owned by Todd Zacharias and Loretta Pirtle of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.

2020 CCABC Virtual Boat Show award winner for “Best in Class – Classic Utilities” – 1954 22-foot Custom Sedan "Joy Ride" owned by Kelly Williamson of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.