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Chris-Craft: The Speedster and Corsair 36

Timeless Elegance and the Ultimate Craftsmanship

A Chris-Craft is a boat that moves you even when it is standing still. These two are not an exception.

The SpeedsterClick Photo to Discover more about The Speedster ...

Ideal for lakes with length restrictions, equally well-suited to calm sea bays or as a tender for larger boats.

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The Corsair 36Click photo to discover more about The Corsair 36 ...

All the style and elegance of a covered forward deck boat and all the comfort and space of an express cruiser. Perfect for weekend trips and longer excursions, this is the only Corsair that sleeps four in complete luxury.

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Chris-Craft: The Speedster and Corsair 36


Page One: Overall

Chris-Craft: The new Corsair 36
Chris-Craft: The new Corsair 36
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A Chris-Craft is a boat that moves you even when it is standing still. Wherever you go, it is a boat that is a destination in itself. Designed without compromise, it is exhilaration taken to the extreme. Whichever model you choose, each one will catch the eye, steal the heart and fill your lungs with healthy outdoor air.

Chris-Craft: The new Corsair 36A Chris-Craft is defined by flowing lines that achieve visual harmony, an unrelenting commitment to quality and timeless elegance that is the ultimate expression of style and individuality.

If you ask me what is new, it's what's come back that used to be old. It's what has come back stronger and better: It's Chris-Craft.

You'll love the thoughtful detailing, versatility and pleasure of owning a Chris-Craft. With more function, more usable space and unrelenting quality, you'll be sure to  make the most of the time you spend with your family and friends.

Let's take a closer look at these special well thought-out boats.

What's new for 2005?

The Speedster

Click Photo to Discover more about The Speedster ...Stephen Julius, Chairman of Chris-Craft said, “The Speedster is one of the latest additions to our fleet and our response to overwhelming demand for a smaller Chris-Craft. It is perfect for water skiing, wake boarding or simply cruising along inland waterways.

The Speedster’s 20’ length also makes it ideal for lakes with length restrictions, but it is equally well-suited to calm sea bays or as a tender for larger boats. Though it is our smallest boat, it manifests the same level of quality materials and craftsmanship you’ll find in our larger models.”

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The Corsiar 36

Click photo to discover more about The Corsair 36 ...Julius - "The Corsair 36 offers all the style and elegance of a covered forward deck boat and all the comfort and space of an express cruiser. Perfect for weekend trips and longer excursions, this is the only Corsair that sleeps four in complete luxury.

The spaciousness of its salon cabin and cockpit area are complemented by the uncompromising craftsmanship of its owner’s cabin. Belying its size, the Corsair 36 is a responsive and powerful boat that is supremely enjoyable to drive. This is a boat for all seasons and all reasons and represents a pinnacle of excellence.”

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About Chris-Craft

Based in Sarasota, Florida, Chris-Craft is a leading manufacturer of premium quality boats and motor yachts.

Currently, the company has a fleet of nine models ranging from 20 to 43 feet. Over the next three years, Chris-Craft plans to unveil four more models, expanding the range even further. With a tradition of excellence dating back to 1874, the Chris-Craft name represents craftsmanship, classic elegance, total reliability and performance.


Page Two: The Speedster

Chris-Craft Comes Full-Circle with the 2005 Speedster
Chris-Craft's 2005 Speedster - A New Spirit in Runabouts
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Chris-Craft Comes Full-Circle with the 2005 Speedster

It all began with a quest for speed. More than a century ago, Chris Smith started a legacy by capturing record after record. Each design was a modification of the success before. And so the legacy continues. One hundred and thirty years after Chris built his first boat, Chris-Craft unveils the Speedster. Designed to capture the spirit of Chris himself, the Speedster is the fastest model in its class.

Chris-Craft Speedster - First Impressions are WOW
Chris-Craft Speedster - First Impressions are ... WOW!
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Sometimes first impressions are everything and nothing summarizes the Speedster’s better than “WOW!” You fight the temptation to touch everything. Much like a classic roadster, the throttle is
calling your name.

Chris-Craft Speedster's WindshieldYou can already hear the rumble of the V-8, but then with the flip a switch on the selectable exhaust, the engine is practically silent. Even at high speeds, the loudest noise you hear is the sound of the wind rushing over the windshield. At 20’2”, the new Chris-Craft Speedster is a unique combination of style, design and performance.




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Chris-Craft Speedster - Classic Custom Dash
Chris-Craft Speedster - Classic Custom Dash
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The Speedster is Packed with Standard Features:

- Aluminum perforated dash with custom Chris-Craft gauges

 

- Diamond non-skid on front deck and cockpit sole in a “teak deck” pattern

- Exclusive Bimini top with storage under the aft seat

- High-end fit and finish of Chris-Craft 316 stainless steel hardware

 

- Integral swim platform with hidden ladder

- 5-year “Chris-Care” Protection Plan (a new “bow to stern” 5-year warranty on all boats ordered after July 1, 2004)

- Stainless steel, low-profile windshield

- Chris-Craft custom-embroidered pennant and U.S. flag

- Exclusive pop-up ski pylon in the center of the boat

- Custom solid mahogany wood steering wheel with tilt feature Custom side mount control handle

- Aluminum perforated dash with custom Chris-Craft gauges

- Diamond non-skid on front deck and cockpit sole in a “teak deck” pattern

- Exclusive Bimini top with storage under the aft seat

- High-end fit and finish of Chris-Craft 316 stainless steel hardware

- Integral swim platform with hidden ladder

- 5-year “Chris-Care” Protection Plan (a new “bow to stern” 5-year warranty on all boats ordered after July 1, 2004)

- Stainless steel, low-profile windshield

- Chris-Craft custom-embroidered pennant and U.S. flag

- Exclusive pop-up ski pylon in the center of the boat

- Custom solid mahogany wood steering wheel with tilt feature Custom side mount control handle

The standard engine, a Volvo 4.3 L Gxi MPI V-6 (225 HP), tops out at 54 mph, even with five people on board. The unique running pad on the V-hull increases stability and maneuverability while on plane. And, the new Speedster continues with Chris-Craft’s tradition of beautiful lines and finishes that help customers recognize the design instantly.

Chris-Craft Speedster - A well thought BoatThis boat is a well thought-out boat,” says Steve Heese, president of Chris-Craft. “Our engineers spent hours upon hours sitting in every phase of the prototype mock-up to create the most usable space and functional design, while at the same time building a truly beautiful boat.”

Surprisingly enough, the boat began less than a year ago as a sketch on a napkin in a Chinese restaurant. Bob Greenberg, Vice President of Operations, and a co-worker were working on a concept to respond to customer and dealer demand for a small runabout. Inspiration hit between the soup and the fried rice – and the rest is history, soon to be a Chris-Craft legend.

Chris-Craft Speedster - Deck Paln
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Chris-Craft Speedster
Specifications
Overall Length 20’2” 6.15 m.
Beam 7’11” 2.41 m.
Draft 34”/17.5”
(86.4 cm./44.5 cm.)
Dry Weight 2,850 lbs. 1,293 kg.
Fuel Capacity 34 gal 129 l.
Dead Rise 20 deg. 20 deg.
* Measurements are approximate
and subject to variance.

Chris-Craft Speedster - A Skiboat
Chris-Craft Speedster - A Ski Boat
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Page Three: The Corsair

Chris-Craft Introduces: The Ultimate Day Cruiser – The Corsair 36
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Chris-Craft Introduces:
The Ultimate Day Cruiser – The Corsair 36

The new Corsair 36, an extension of Chris-Craft’s classic Corsair range, has the heart of a runabout with the accommodations of a cruiser. The boat is perfect for day trips, or even long weekends, with a fully enclosed master aft stateroom, head, galley and V-berth that accommodates dining or sleeping.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Perfect Cruising Interior
Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Perfect Cruising Interior
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Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Interior Plan

The Corsair 36 is built on a proven Chris-Craft deep-V hull with the classic flared bow, 20 deadrise and tumblehome aft. The boat comes standard with twin 375 hp Volvo 8.1 Gi stern drives and stainless steel duo props. The powerplant can be upgraded to twin 420 hp Volvo or MerCruiser gasoline engines or turbocharged D-6 Volvo diesels. The base power delivers a hearty top speed in the mid-40s and cruises comfortably at 35 mph. The fuel capacity is 286 gallons with an approximate range of 260 miles.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Complete Deck PhotoChris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Extended Swim PlatformA standard extended
swim platform allows for
easy boarding.

The cockpit features double-wide helm seats, as well as
a large wrap-around U-shape aft seat, and a center walk-through, allowing easy
access to the swim platform.

 

The driver’s helm seat has a flip-up bolster. The cockpit provides total seating for 10 guests. The seating also conceals plenty of convenient storage for fenders, lines, battery switches, and dockside water and power inlets. An optional Chris-Craft electric table converts the aft seating to a large sunbed.

An on-deck entertainment center, complete with ice maker, refrigerator and wet bar provide for convenient beverage and snack service. Guests can take refuge from the sun under the boat’s generous Bimini top, which stores below deck by dropping into a molded compartment under the hydraulic engine hatch. As the hatch closes, the top folds away neatly and automatically.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - More than Just Accomodations
Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - More than Just Accommodations
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The ergonomic helm features Chris-Craft’s signature perforated plate dashboard with matching gauges and room for optional electronics. Central access to the bow is available with a teak and stainless steel ladder and diamond non-skid walkway. Chris-Craft’s signature handrails and teak insert grace the forward deck, perfect for sunning.

Below, guests will find roomy accommodations for four people. The aft stateroom features a queen size mattress, four complete storage compartments, including a full-length hanging locker with mirror, and access to the electrical and air conditioning service panel. The enclosed private stateroom also boasts both direct and indirect lighting, as well as a cabin ventilation porthole, room to stand for dressing purposes and a settee with storage.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Portside Galley
Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Port Side Galley
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The user-friendly galley, located on the port side of the boat, offers a stainless steel refrigerator, built-in coffee pot, stainless steel microwave, full-size custom-molded sink with drop-in Corian cover, and lots of galley storage. The cooktop also includes a switch that automatically cuts off the power to the heating element when the Corian cover is in place. The entire Granicoat work surface is edged with a fiddle lip to help keep things in their place and a stainless steel galley rail for safety. Storage beneath the galley also includes a dedicated pull-out trash receptacle. Above the galley is the centralized main distribution panel with custom color-coded electric breakers – green for 12V systems and red for 115V systems – for easy identification. The panel has individual controls for all features so that the operator can isolate any system.

The main salon boasts 6’2” headroom and seating in the V-berth for six adults. The custom Italian Bensonzoni table base in the V-berth lowers hydraulically to provide a base for bed cushions. Once lowered, the bed has a total length of 6’8” – accommodating even the tallest boater. The main salon also has state-of-the-art electronics with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and Bose stereo.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Sink and HeadThe head, located on the starboard side of the boat, has a fully-enclosed shower with bi-fold glass door and VacuFlush toilet. The stainless steel sink is surrounded by a custom sea-blue glass countertop with storage above and below.

The space is completed with thoughtful touches, such as a stainless steel robe hook, space for toiletries, and a custom waterproof toilet paper roll cover.

The entire boat has more than 30 cubic feet of storage space, all with Euro-style flush stainless steel hardware and real cherry wood cabinetry.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Deck Plan and Profile
Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - Profile with Arch

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Chris-Craft Corsair 36
Specifications
Overall Length w/pit 39’5” 12 m.
Beam 12’6” 3.80 m.
Draft 38" 96.5 cm.
Dry Weight 16,000 lbs. 7,258 kg.
Fuel Capacity 286 gallons 1,081 l.
Fresh Water 50 gal. 189 l.
Dead Rise 20 deg. 20 deg.
* Measurements are approximate
and subject to variance.

Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - The Ultimate Daycruiser
Chris-Craft's Corsair 36 - The Ultimate Day Cruiser


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