Chris Craft 1949 Sportsman Twin Engine Utility 25'

Motor Vehicle

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1 of 7 build for the Smith Family, thier Lawyer, and Lumber suppiler. The 7 were the only ones built with twin KL engines.

1 of 7 build for the Smith Family, thier Lawyer, and Lumber suppiler. The 7 were the only ones built with twin KL engines.

Name/Title

Chris Craft 1949 Sportsman Twin Engine Utility 25'

Entry/Object ID

3.1949.25.UT.155

Description

1949 Chris Craft Sportsman Twin Engine Utility 25'

Motor Vehicle Type

Utility

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Chris Craft

Model

25' Sportsman w/Twins

Manufacture Place

* Untyped Manufacture Place

Algonac, Michigan

Manufacture Date

1949

Make and Manufacture Notes

Name - Uncle Buster

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

Chris Craft KL Twin Engine 105 HP Each

Fuel Type

Leaded Gasoline

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

105 HP Each

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Number

25S179

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

25 FT

Provenance

Notes

Seven 25' hulls were constructed in the Holland, MI plant, one for each Smith brother, and one each for their attorney, lumber supplier, and one for the Ford family. Each was equipped with twin 105 hp KL's (except for one). Each of the seven boats have two hull cards, one from the Holland factory, indicting the boats were "to be completed by factory at Algonac", and another from Algonac, where very special modifications and equipment were installed.

Update Date

January 12, 2026