1961 Chris-craft 17 utility ski boat and completely restored to perfect Runabout in Grasonville, MD

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HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU SEE ONE OF THESE COME ALONG, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION...... IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THAT "CLASSIC" BOAT THAT IS PERFECT, WELL, YOU HAVE FOUND HER IN OUR MARINA ON THE KENT NARROWS IN GRASONVILLE MARYLAND....THIS PRETTY BOAT IS ALL OF IT AND MORE!... SHE IS THE CLASSIC 1961 CHRIS CRAFT "UTILITY SKI BOAT" AND SHE IS COMPLETELY RESTORED WITH THE "NO WET" HULL WITH THE WEST SYSTEM APPLICATION... This boat has been professionally restored by Haines Restoration in West Chester Pa..... All wood was checked and replaced as needed...Approximately 15 coats of varathane (SP) was put onto the boat...Sanded and buffed between coats...Blonde centers on front and rear decks as well as the white boot stripe were put back in as it was in 1961...The boat is as close to original as possible... The fuel tank was replaced with a new custom made aluminum tank... The rib floor as been painted... Her engine is a 1961 283 C.I. GM inboard... The engine has been hot tanked and tested before rebuilding...The pistons, rings, oil pump, valves, carburetor and bearings have been replaced as well as the manifolds ... Nothing has been overlooked or ignored in the rebuilding process of this beautiful boat.... Her owner has spared no expense in making her the best she can be.... CLICK ONTO FULL SPECS FOR PICTURES AND INFORMATION

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ESCORT TRAILER, 1991, RESTORED FROM BOW TO STERN AND IN PERFECT CONDITION THROUGHOUT.... THIS BOAT HAS THE "NO WET" HULL BY THE WEST SYSTEM...