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Started by chargerrt, March 27, 2007, 12:51:00 AM

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chargerrt

March 27, 2007, 12:51:00 AM
No, this isn't a thread about a Charger or even a 4 wheeled Mopar for that matter.  BUT it is a Mopar powered boa  :coolgleamA:  I was looking through some listings on eBay and ran across it.  This old style Chris Craft has always been my all time dream boat and I would love to have it in my driveway next to the Charger.  If the shear elegance and beauty of this boat wouldn't catch EVERYBODY'S eye in the local marina then the nice rumble of the 392 HEMI would ;D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fully-Restored-1955-Chris-Craft-Capri-21-w-392-Hemi_W0QQitemZ170095421655QQcategoryZ63685QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

Maybe there are some boat lovers on here who will appreciate it...

Charger_Croatia

#1
March 27, 2007, 03:40:55 AM
I'm located on the coast and can see different boats. I must say that this is beauty! Most modern boats have different "space/universe" design and a lot of plastics around. This is different - classic on the water.  :yesnod:
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PocketThunder

#2
March 27, 2007, 04:05:30 AM
Damn that is nice!   :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
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LargerCharger383

#3
March 27, 2007, 09:13:15 AM
beautiful  :drool5:

Brock Samson

#4
March 27, 2007, 09:17:17 AM


   :patriot:

TeeWJay426

#5
March 27, 2007, 11:33:09 AM
As a kid through my mid 20's, my Dad had a succession of Chris Crafts- a 1928 26 footer, a 1931 16 footer, and a 1934 19 footer. You could say that I have a soft spot for them..... although none of his were as incredible as that one! (Either in condition, or in the 'engine room')! 
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Lowprofile

#6
March 27, 2007, 02:14:13 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on March 27, 2007, 09:17:17 AM


   :patriot:

That Pic & the boat is just Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet! :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :D
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69Coronet

#7
March 27, 2007, 03:19:08 PM
I dont like boats a whole lot but damn thats a nice boat
Its no disgrace being poor.  Its just inconvienient.

Hemidog

#8
March 27, 2007, 03:35:11 PM
sweet HEMI-boat!

MorePwr

#9
March 27, 2007, 03:51:16 PM
Bobalu? isn't that something Lucile Ball used to say to Ricky. or vise versa? Anyway sweet boat! wish I had an extra 50k laying around.

konigcharger

#10
March 27, 2007, 06:21:36 PM
Its a cigar company

???

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#11
March 27, 2007, 06:40:09 PM
my grandfather owned several Criss-Crafts, including one that looked allot like that, but none had a hemi!!
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chargerrt

#12
March 27, 2007, 07:01:25 PM
Well then, I'm glad to see that some of you guys liked this.  I'm still drooling over the pictures

skip68

#13
March 27, 2007, 07:13:55 PM
Hey Chargerrt,
If you like those old beauty's i can tell you from first hand knowledge (Since we just moved from that area!) to check out some of the Criss-Craft club web-sites from Lake Tahoe, Ca.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are VERY prominant on that lake, and docked at some of the most beautiful mansions as well. :yesnod:
Mrs.Skip68 ;)
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chargerboy69

#14
March 27, 2007, 07:41:56 PM
In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, there was a boat chase that used boats just like this one.
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chargerrt

#15
March 27, 2007, 07:42:25 PM
do you by chance have know the address to any of those websites skip?  I'd like to give them a look

wetfeetmi

#16
March 27, 2007, 08:06:11 PM
 They used to build them in my neck of the woods. (Holland MI). I have had many competition ski and barefoot boats, but have always wanted a cruiser like that. I have always heard that they were supposed to be left in the water and not on a trailer if it could be avoided.

skip68

#17
March 28, 2007, 07:29:12 AM
Quote from: chargerrt on March 27, 2007, 07:42:25 PM
do you by chance have know the address to any of those websites skip?  I'd like to give them a look

Here is one so far....


www.tahoeyc.com   (Click on "Concours d' Elegance") also has some links to rebuilders on bottom of page!

Mrs.Skip68 ;)
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mikepmcs

#18
March 28, 2007, 08:56:54 AM
Quote from: MorePwr on March 27, 2007, 03:51:16 PM
Bobalu? isn't that something Lucile Ball used to say to Ricky. or vise versa? Anyway sweet boat! wish I had an extra 50k laying around.

First off that boat is awesome looking!

MorePwr, to answer your question.
Babalu is a reference to a word used in Latin dance clubs; specifically Cuban dance clubs during the 1920's .

Babalu was Desi Arnaz signature song in real life.  He recorded it for RCA back in the day.  In reference to the show, he used to play in "The Tropicana Club." When he ended up owning it in the show, he renamed it Club Babalu.


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Mike
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MorePwr

#19
March 28, 2007, 11:44:30 AM
Quote from: mikepmcs on March 28, 2007, 08:56:54 AM
Quote from: MorePwr on March 27, 2007, 03:51:16 PM
Bobalu? isn't that something Lucile Ball used to say to Ricky. or vise versa? Anyway sweet boat! wish I had an extra 50k laying around.

First off that boat is awesome looking!

MorePwr, to answer your question.
Babalu is a reference to a word used in Latin dance clubs; specifically Cuban dance clubs during the 1920's .

Babalu was Desi Arnaz signature song in real life.  He recorded it for RCA back in the day.  In reference to the show, he used to play in "The Tropicana Club." When he ended up owning it in the show, he renamed it Club Babalu.


v/r
Mike


thanks :thumbs:

MichaelRW

#20
March 28, 2007, 11:56:48 AM
What a beaut! Now if I could only win the lottery this Saturday........
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chargerrt

#21
March 28, 2007, 02:31:42 PM
Thanks again Skip!


Quote from: MichaelRW on March 28, 2007, 11:56:48 AM
What a beaut! Now if I could only win the lottery this Saturday........

If I could win the lottery this weekend, I'd be a college dropout....AND I'd be hitting the bay the following Saturday moring in this boat....after taking my newly paid off Charger for a good cruise or two.  I love the lottery and the happy thoughts it brings :icon_smile_cool:

charger490

#22
March 28, 2007, 03:30:21 PM
this was at the 5th reunion in missouri

charger490

#23
March 28, 2007, 03:34:47 PM
this is the gril that pumped the gas in the boat. the guys kept asking her to put in a couplemore gals so they could watch her put the nozzle back and do it agian and the boat had a hemi in it

mikepmcs

#24
March 28, 2007, 05:13:19 PM
Don,
I don't know, but I'm thinking after looking at the last 2 pics that you posted.......I think it qualifies for the "Chics on Charger" thread. :yesnod:

v/r
Mike
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