Runabout
Snook
Name/Title
RunaboutEntry/Object ID
1973.016Description
1973.016 Racing runabout "Snook 1-5" Boat Type: Runabout Model: (I-class) Maker: Chris-Craft Length: 26' Beam: Date Built: 1929 Original Power: Chris Smith A-120 275hp Originally known as "Restless" then "Jennie Lee II" and "Knorreaster" raced in Presidential Cup and National Sweepstakes competition until 1932. She compiled such a good record that on her hull is an emblem of the American Power Boat Association US I. Raced and won numerous events at the Ocean City Yacht Club when she was known as "Knorreaster" and driven by Bill Knorr Alterations- Decks altered and modernized by Longport Marine in 1952 Repowered in 1965 Fiberglassed by Knorr circa 1968 Repowered by Longport Marine in 1971. (info from accession file)Collection
BoatsAcquisition
Accession
1973.016Source or Donor
Wanamaker, John R.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Chris-CraftDate made
1929Place
Location
Algonac, MI, USANotes
Early Date: 1929 Propulsion: Inboard Engine: Chris-Craft 427 HP: 300Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
628Dimensions
Width
7 ftLength
26 ftLocation
Bartlett Point Barn 4
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