Chris Craft 26 Runaboat (1930) for sale in Sweden, Scandinavia

£128,651 GBP
Listed price €155,000 EUR
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Bask in the allure of rarity with this magnificent 1930 Chris Craft 26 Runaboat, available for purchase in Sweden. Originally constructed by the iconic American company Chris Craft and brought to life by the Swedish Importer Bengt Unander Schorin, this meticulously restored mahogany runabout possesses a unique connection to history, having once belonged to JP Åhlen, the founder of Sweden's first department store Åhlens. Bathed in an eye-catchy glossy varnish, the boat flaunts her polished mahogany and bright fittings impressively while her 13.5L V8 engine, a replication of the original, purrs with a grace that speaks of power and reliability. Having clinched a Swedish award for best-restored boat, the 'JP III' is not just a boat—it's a heartfelt restoration project spanning 25 years, a testament to her former glory, and a rare collectable steeped in the richness of her history. The real essence of 'JP III' goes far beyond her physical appearance; her robust 250hp offers a top speed of 38 knots, thus marrying luxury and performance exquisitely. Her lifetime has been a journey, and she's ready for her next voyage. Are you prepared to set sail in this timeless piece of nautical lore?

General information

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Make/model

Chris Craft 26 Runaboat

Category

Used power boat for sale

Price

£128,651 GBP | Listed price €155,000 EURGet a foreign exchange quote

Tax / VAT status

Paid / Included

Name of boat

JP III

Year

1930

Designer

Bill McKerer

Length overall

8.00 metres

Beam

1.80 metres

Draft

0.50 metres

Location

Sweden, Scandinavia

About this Chris Craft 26 Runaboat

English

This boat is a mahogany runabout from the American company Chris Craft (Chris Smith & Sons). Year 1930, original engine by Chris Craft A120. 250 hp, 13.5 litres capacity. Speed 38 knots.

The boat was built in 1930 by the Swedish Chris Craft Importer Bengt Unander Schorin to the buyer JP Åhlen, Founder of the first Swedish department store Åhlens delivered. Therefore the name JP III.

JP III is totally restored and is in a very good and clean condition - inside and outside. The boat was restored for 25 years. The original engine (engine number 514) is outdated and is available as a replacement engine. An identical engine was ordered in the US and is today the engine of the JP III. (Engine number 426) JP III has received a Swedish award for the best restored boat of all time. You have to experience Jp III and listen to the sound of the 13.5L V8 engine. The bright fittings with the glossy varnish on the mahogany is eye catching.

She is a true rarity when it comes to classic wooden boats.

Deutsch

Dieses Boot ist ein Mahagoni-Flitzer der amerikanischen Firma Chris Craft (Chris Smith & Sons). Baujahr 1930, Originalmotor von Chris Craft A120. 250 PS, 13,5 Liter Hubraum. Geschwindigkeit 38 Knoten.

Das Boot wurde 1930 vom schwedischen Chris Craft Importeur Bengt Unander Schorin für den Käufer JP Åhlen, Gründer des ersten schwedischen Kaufhauses, das Åhlens lieferte, gebaut. Daher der Name JP III.

JP III ist vollständig restauriert und befindet sich in einem sehr guten und sauberen Zustand - innen und außen. Das Boot wurde 25 Jahre lang restauriert. Der Originalmotor (Motornummer 514) ist veraltet und steht als Austauschmotor zur Verfügung. Ein identischer Motor wurde in den USA bestellt und ist heute der Motor der JP III. (Motornummer 426) JP III hat eine schwedische Auszeichnung für das beste restaurierte Boot aller Zeiten erhalten. Man muss Jp III erleben und dem Klang des 13,5L V8-Motors lauschen. Die hellen Beschläge mit dem glänzenden Lack auf dem Mahagoni sind ein Blickfang.

Sie ist eine echte Rarität, wenn es um klassische Holzboote geht.

Français

Ce bateau est un runabout en acajou de la société américaine Chris Craft (Chris Smith & Sons). Année 1930, moteur original de Chris Craft A120. 250 ch, 13,5 litres de capacité. Vitesse 38 nœuds.

Le bateau a été construit en 1930 par le suédois Chris Craft Importer Bengt Unander Schorin à l'acheteur JP Åhlen, fondateur du premier grand magasin suédois Åhlens livré. D'où le nom JP III.

JP III est entièrement restauré et se trouve dans un très bon état de propreté - à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. Le bateau a été restauré pendant 25 ans. Le moteur d'origine (numéro de moteur 514) est obsolète et est disponible comme moteur de remplacement. Un moteur identique a été commandé aux États-Unis et est aujourd'hui le moteur du JP III. (Moteur numéro 426) Le JP III a reçu un prix suédois pour le bateau le mieux restauré de tous les temps. Vous devez faire l'expérience de Jp III et écouter le son du moteur V8 de 13,5 litres. Les raccords lumineux avec le vernis brillant sur l'acajou attirent le regard.

Elle est une véritable rareté lorsqu'il s'agit de bateaux classiques en bois.

Nederlandse

This boat is a mahogany runabout from the American company Chris Craft (Chris Smith & Sons). Year 1930, original engine by Chris Craft A120. 250 hp, 13.5 liters capacity. Speed 38 knots.

She is a true rarity when it comes to classic wooden boats.

Sea Independent BV. offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice.

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