Following a RECENT REBUILD, "Pronto" presents in flawless condition, being reconstructed with Tasmanian Huon Pine and authentic Fijian Mahogany and sporting a BRAND-NEW CHEVROLET 350 V8 WITH LESS THAN 10 HOURS OF USE. "Pronto" has a special and complete documented history, with many acclaimed racing victories and a detailed timeline of its life, certainly proving its pedigree as a highly acclaimed Chris Craft. This show-stopping gentleman's sport boat offers luxury and high performance in an elegant and prestigious package as a perfect day boat, speed boat or tender.
As you step onboard, you are greeted by the original Chris-Craft authentic boarding steps laid atop the varnished Fijian Mahogany decks, before you nestle down into the recessed cockpits with lounges re-upholstered with smooth red leather. The dashboard features the original builders' plate and build coin that was presented on delivery in 1951, recessed into the curved timber amid the Chris-Craft analogue gauges. The current owner was determined to keep the vessel as original and period correct as possible while improving performance and functionality.
Sporting a carburetted Chevrolet 350 V8, the top speed is yet to be determined as the owner has never given full power to the new power plant, however, has surpassed 40 knots with ease. The restored original throttle lever is present and continues to add to the originality of the build. Where from the helm, you look across the curved bow and perfect stainless steel fittings.
The fuel tank has been re-positioned and now lays forward of the helm for better weight distribution and handling, however, the original fuel filler caps are left in place at the stern but are permanently closed, with the new functional cap disguised inside the original bow locker vent. The vessel sits on a fitted trailer for easy stowage and transport.
Being newly rebuilt and scarcely used since, the 1951 Chris Craft 19' "Pronto" is the perfect elegant sports boat, presenting in better than new condition and is a slice of prestigious maritime history.
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Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart TAS
Reference
Pronto060225
Usage
Family, Leisure, Racing
Launch Year
1951
Hull
Timber Fijian Mahogany and Tasmanian Huon Pine
Designer
Chris Craft
Builder
Chris Craft
Length
19' - 5.79m
Beam
1.87m
Draft
0.8m
Deck Material
Varnished Fijian Mahogany Timber
Engine Make
Chevrolet
Engine
Repowered with a NEW Chevrolet 350hp V8
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
350hp
Fuel Type
Petrol
Engine Hours
< 10
Max Speed
40+ knots (never tested true WOT)
Propulsion
Shaft drive
Fuel
75L
Bilge Pumps
Yes
Life Jackets
Yes
Electrics
1x 12V start battery with charging through engine alternator