This 1952 Chris-Craft is a 17′ Sportsman model that was acquired by the current owner in 2021 and refurbished as part of a project completed in 2024. Work involved resealing, refinishing, and varnishing the hull as well as rebuilding the 221ci Chris-Craft model K inline-six and Zenith updraft carburetor. The engine drives a single bronze propellor through a forward/reverse transmission, and the electrical system has been converted to 12-volt operation. The fore and aft cockpits feature cushions upholstered in red vinyl, and further details include a split windscreen, a stern-mounted flag holder with a US flag, and navigation lights. The accompanying dual-axle trailer was also refurbished under current ownership and features a manual winch, a tongue jack, and street lighting. This Sportsman is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a duplicate Michigan title for the boat and a bill of sale for the trailer.
The boat was built at Chris-Craft’s Cadillac, Michigan, assembly plant and features a mahogany hull and deck. The bottom of the hull was coated with 3M 5200 sealant before being finished with copper/bronze bottom paint, while 3M varnish was applied above the waterline as part of the aforementioned refurbishment. Plexiglass windscreens sit ahead of the cockpit, and further details include navigation lights, fore and aft lifting rings, and a stern-mounted flag holder with a US flag.
The fore and aft cockpits feature bench seats trimmed in red vinyl, and a matching pad is fitted atop the engine cover. Gray carpets line the floors, and Chris-Craft step pads are fitted on either side of the forward cockpit. The bilge pump was replaced under current ownership.
A white two-spoke steering wheel with a hand throttle sits ahead of a varnished dash panel housing a reverse-sweep tachometer as well as gauges for oil pressure and amperage. The boat is not equipped with an hour meter, and total runtime is unknown.
The 221ci Chris-Craft K-95 inline-six is equipped with a Zenith updraft carburetor and was rated at 95 horsepower when new. The engine and carburetor were rebuilt and the fuel and water pumps were replaced as part of the refurbishment. The electrical system features a replacement generator and has been converted to 12-volt operation. The seller claims that the engine has been run approximately ten hours since the rebuild, which was performed in February 2024.
The engine turns the single bronze propellor through a forward/reverse transmission.
The Chris-Craft Boat Equipment Record shows the original configuration and equipment as well as the delivery date.
The dual-axle trailer was repainted and fitted with a replacement winch, street lighting, carpeted bunks, wheel bearings, and tires under current ownership, according to the seller. Additional features include a tongue winch, a spare tire mount, a US flag, and coil springs.
The trailer does not have a title or registration and will be sold with a bill of sale.