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It was at this time that chriscraft started producing a sporty, highperformance model called stinger. The 39foot stinger models were the featured boats in miami vice starting in 1984. Jerry conrad holds the position of archivist for the chriscraft collection of the research library and archives at the mariners museum in newport news, virginia. Secondhand chris craft 375 stinger in florida united states. Our entire company is dedicated to preserving the beauty and unparalleled craftsmanship that is worthy of the legendary chriscraft brand. An iconic brand history dating back to the late 19th century, even the more novice boater is. Chris craft boat parts and accessories for sale ebay.
Secondhand chris craft 390 stinger in michigan united states. Chris crafts foray into high performance boats began in the late 70s with the excalibur series, which became the stinger models in 1981 and were recognized as chriscrafts topoftheline offshore power boats in the 80s. Secondhand chris craft 375 stinger with 2x 575hp chevrolet engine, 11. Illustrated with more than 700 blackandwhite photographs, many never before published. Secondhand chris craft 390 stinger with engine, 11. Great lakes classic cars proudly offers this 1984chriscraft31 stinger miami vice style performance boattwin mercruiser 454ci big blocksstainless propsfull cabin capable of sleeping 4plush factory interiorfull at dock canvas bimini with. Christopher columbus smith, the founder of chriscraft, built his first boat in 1874, when he was only, and by the 1930s his company was the largest builder of mahogany power boats in the world. Jul 18, 2017 miamia vice chris craft stinger 390x gopro hero2 portofino run real time duration.
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