Chis-Craft is the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. The company's legacy continues more than 50 years after the Smith family set out to conquer the world by building production-line runabouts. After stunning the power boating world with their combination of craftsmanship, style and construction efficiency, they achieved their goal, rightfully claiming to be the World's Largest Builder of Mahogany Boats. Chris-Craft Boats not only chronicles the astounding rise and dominance of the company, but also examines the hundreds of models of Runabouts, Utilities, and Cruisers built during the golden era of wooden boats. All of the great models- Sportsman, Super Sport, Racing Runabout, Cobra, Riviera, Capri, Holiday, Continental, Commuting Cruiser, Constellation, and more, are brought into full focus. The information-rich text is illustrated by a combination of remarkable color photographs of restored classics and black-and-white archival photos of original boats. It makes Chris-Craft Boats an essential addition to any boating fan's library.