Description
Chris Craft 19″ Capri Runabout | 1956
Highlights:
– 5.7-litre Owens Flagship V8 engine, 225 HP, petrol, Warner Velvet manual gearbox
– Classic mahogany runabout with varnished hull and contrasting painted bottom
– Six-person capacity, twin cockpit layout
– Chris-Craft Capri, one of the most sought-after American wooden boat designs of the 1950s
The seller offers for sale this 1956 Chris-Craft 19′ Capri, powered by an Owens Flagship V8 engine, paired with a Warner Velvet manual gearbox. This example presents in a warm, deep mahogany finish with a bright varnished hull set against a painted lower hull in a soft seafoam tone with a white boot stripe, a colour combination that captures the elegance of the golden era of American runabouts. The deck features the traditional planked layout with contrasting inlay lines, complemented by polished chrome hardware, a chrome bow light and a chrome-framed windshield. The boat carries the name “Joyride” on the transom and is fitted with a Yacht Club de Monaco badge.
Powered by a 5.7-litre Owens Flagship V8 developing 225 HP and driving through a Warner Velvet manual gearbox, this Capri offers the kind of spirited performance that made the model a favourite among post-war boating enthusiasts. The twin cockpit design seats up to six persons, making it as suited to relaxed cruising as to spirited runs across open water.
The Chris-Craft Capri was introduced in the mid-1950s and quickly became one of the defining wooden runabouts of its time. Built at a moment when Chris-Craft was the largest producer of pleasure boats in the world, the Capri combined graceful lines, a low freeboard and refined mahogany craftsmanship into a design that remains highly collectible today. Its blend of classic styling and lively power continues to make it a centrepiece at concours events and on the water alike, and surviving examples are prized by collectors of vintage American boating.
This particular boat has been restored and is presented in good condition throughout, with attention to both the woodwork and the brightwork. The mahogany hull, chrome fittings and detailed deckwork combine to make it an attractive example of a much-loved model, ready to be enjoyed by a new owner.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the water any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the water any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
