How to Buy an Antique Chris-Craft

Established in 1874, the Chris-Craft company has been building boats for more than 100 years. Chris-Crafts are available in a variety of styles including sail boats and wood or fiberglass motor boats. Purchase an antique or classic Chris-Craft for its beauty and performance. Turn heads with these comfortable but powerful boats that still inspire awe and boating pleasure.

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  Join the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club to learn more about antique and classic Chris-Crafts. Read the online version of the club's magazine "Brass Bell' and join other Chris-Craft enthusiasts in the club's online forum "Boat Buzz." Visit the club's Trading Post website to shop for classic and antique Chris-Crafts.
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  Decide between a Chris-Craft with a wood or fiberglass hull. Choose a sail powered boat or a motor boat. Begin shopping online for antique and classic Chris-Crafts. Note the boat's location and condition when looking at antique boats.
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  Visit multiple antique and classic boat dealers before choosing a boat to buy. Search for online boat dealers such as the Antique Boat Center, which specializes in antique and classic boats. Visit the store when you spot the Chris-Craft of your dreams. Personally inspect the boat you want to purchase. Arrange for a trusted boating professional to inspect your potential boat if a personal visit is impossible or if you do not have the skills to assess the seaworthiness and condition of antique or classic boats.
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  Purchase your antique or classic Chris-Craft making sure to arrange for transport and insurance coverage. Gather all documentation relating to your new boat, including manuals and warranties on any upgrades and improvements made to the boat. Visit retailers such as Vintage Marine Sales Literature to search for an original operating manual for your new boat. Enjoy the beauty of your very own antique Chris-Craft.

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