Engine, Inboard
Name/Title
Engine, InboardEntry/Object ID
1992.010.002Description
Chris-Craft Marine Engine This is the original for the Museum's 30' Chris-Craft runabout "Minken II," restored by Schermerhorn's Antique Engine Restoration. This is the only type of engine 'made from scratch" by Chris-Craft, all other engines used by them were basic engines made by another builder and converted for marine use by Chris-Craft. This is a Model A-70: bore 5", stroke 5 1/4", displacement 825 c.i., 250 HP at 2000 RPM, 8 cylinder 90 degree V-8 which weighs 1624 pounds.Collection
Inboard EnginesAcquisition
Accession
1992.010Source or Donor
Schoellkopf, Paul A.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Chris-CraftDate made
1928Place
Location
Algonac, MI, USAEdition
Model: A 70Notes
Early Date: 1928 Propulsion: inboard gasoline Engine: Chris-Craft Cylinders: 8 HP: 250Dimensions
Weight
1624 lbLocation
*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility
*Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building