1940 Chris Craft Barrel Back Boat

aquasun · 01-31-2011, 10:03 AM

I have a part time home on the Lake, and here in PA while looking thru an estate sale I found a 1940 Chris Craft Barrel Back boat. All the wood was restored, the chrome is like new and the motor is apart but appears to be complete. Does anyone know what type of value this boat should be around? The owner gave me a price to purchase, but it really isnt something I can use, it is 19' long

I figured someone out there may want this, or be able to give me more info about it. There isnt much out there for comparison purpose.

My email is aquasun@comcast.net if you want to talk further about it

thanks

Jeff

NoBozo · 01-31-2011, 10:22 AM

Chris Craft Barrelback runaboats are VERY collectable and sought after. They are also very labor intensive to own and maintain. You rarely see them except at Antique Boat shows or museums. The value is very difficult to determine...and as with anything else..condition is the Most important factor. It's all about how much you want the boat and are willing to pay.

NB

Check out these sites for starters.

Antique Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, NH http://www.nhbm.org/

Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, NY. http://www.abm.org/

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-31-2011, 11:16 AM

Vintage Race Boat Shop

NE Chapter Classic Antique Boat Society

The Antique & Classic Boat Society

Good luck! If you do take the plunge, we'd love to see pictures!

RG

Lakesrider · 01-31-2011, 11:42 AM

Well it is only 19 feet long, the engine is all apart, so really not worth much. I'll give a hundred bucks for the wood......

Seriously though...Here is one for sale to give you an idea. I think it comes with the trailer as well though.

http://www.classicboat.com/antique-b...l-back-28h.htm

songkrai · 01-31-2011, 12:39 PM

Just a personal note.

It may not be a good idea to publish your email address. There are nefarious people out there that actually scan forums for email addresses just for scams and spam. So if you get an email address from someone in the UK (but really Nigeria or Romania) asking to purchase this boat be somewhat cautious.

Having owned antique wooden boats - yes there is always someone interested. But the condition you state may not bring you the wealth of a fully restored boat.

If you don't have the ability to restore it or the money to do so - then take a pass.

aquasun · 01-31-2011, 04:52 PM

to all of you who posted some info. I wouldnt be buying the boat for myself, it would be to simply resell. I actually had no idea of the value that I am seeing. The price is right at the estate, as they just want it picked up. I am going to get it tomorrow, as 79k for a totally usuable version from the one link posted is WOW. This boat has perfect wood, perfect chrome and seems to need some motor work and other details, but if the going value is 25% of that I would be thrilled. The owners had more in receipts for the work done at a pro shop than they even want for it, so I prob cant go wrong

thanks again, it is such a neat boat.

Just Sold · 01-31-2011, 06:16 PM

After you get it home post some photos for everyone here on the forum to see. I know you have some members wondering what it looks like and piqued their interest just to see it.

ApS · 01-31-2011, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquasun

to all of you who posted some info. I wouldnt be buying the boat for myself, it would be to simply resell. I actually had no idea of the value that I am seeing. The price is right at the estate, as they just want it picked up. I am going to get it tomorrow, as 79k for a totally usuable version from the one link posted is WOW. This boat has perfect wood, perfect chrome and seems to need some motor work and other details, but if the going value is 25% of that I would be thrilled. The owners had more in receipts for the work done at a pro shop than they even want for it, so I prob cant go wrong

thanks again, it is such a neat boat.

I just had to look it up, and it is an interesting boat.

Ask any collector who has restored used wooden boats. You'll find a "collection of receipts" will always be higher than the value that is in the boat.

You may not go wrong at a heavily-discounted price, but it may take some time to find a buyer for an article that isn't yet perfect and still make a little money in the transaction.

Then again, you could start a bidding war with Lakesrider.

NoBozo · 01-31-2011, 07:21 PM

Check this out: Arguably..Mark Mason (New England Boat And Motor) is the Guru of Antique Boat stuff going on today. NB

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/visitor/mason/mason.html

winnisummergal · 02-01-2011, 11:07 AM

Mark Mason is a family friend and great guy. I would reach out to him and I believe he would give you an honest answer regarding your time and $$ investment to turn this boat around. His work is amazing!!! In addition, my dad collects wooden boats so I will encourage him to check out this thread. Good luck!

cowisl · 02-03-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBozo

Check this out: Arguably..Mark Mason (New England Boat And Motor) is the Guru of Antique Boat stuff going on today. NB

http://www.lov2xlr8.no/visitor/mason/mason.html

Mark and or Phil Spencer.

01-31-2011, 10:03 AM	#1
aquasun Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1940 Chris Craft Barrel Back Boat I have a part time home on the Lake, and here in PA while looking thru an estate sale I found a 1940 Chris Craft Barrel Back boat. All the wood was restored, the chrome is like new and the motor is apart but appears to be complete. Does anyone know what type of value this boat should be around? The owner gave me a price to purchase, but it really isnt something I can use, it is 19' long I figured someone out there may want this, or be able to give me more info about it. There isnt much out there for comparison purpose. My email is aquasun@comcast.net if you want to talk further about it thanks Jeff

01-31-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Chris Craft Barrelback Chris Craft Barrelback runaboats are VERY collectable and sought after. They are also very labor intensive to own and maintain. You rarely see them except at Antique Boat shows or museums. The value is very difficult to determine...and as with anything else..condition is the Most important factor. It's all about how much you want the boat and are willing to pay. NB Check out these sites for starters. Antique Boat Museum, Wolfeboro, NH http://www.nhbm.org/ Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, NY. http://www.abm.org/

01-31-2011, 11:16 AM	#3
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Other Sites to Check Out Vintage Race Boat Shop NE Chapter Classic Antique Boat Society The Antique & Classic Boat Society Good luck! If you do take the plunge, we'd love to see pictures! RG

01-31-2011, 04:52 PM	#6
aquasun Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks to all of you who posted some info. I wouldnt be buying the boat for myself, it would be to simply resell. I actually had no idea of the value that I am seeing. The price is right at the estate, as they just want it picked up. I am going to get it tomorrow, as 79k for a totally usuable version from the one link posted is WOW. This boat has perfect wood, perfect chrome and seems to need some motor work and other details, but if the going value is 25% of that I would be thrilled. The owners had more in receipts for the work done at a pro shop than they even want for it, so I prob cant go wrong thanks again, it is such a neat boat.

01-31-2011, 06:16 PM	#7
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,612 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 433 Times in 209 Posts	After you get it home post some photos for everyone here on the forum to see. I know you have some members wondering what it looks like and piqued their interest just to see it. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata

01-31-2011, 11:42 AM	#4
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Well it is only 19 feet long, the engine is all apart, so really not worth much. I'll give a hundred bucks for the wood...... Seriously though...Here is one for sale to give you an idea. I think it comes with the trailer as well though. http://www.classicboat.com/antique-b...l-back-28h.htm

01-31-2011, 12:39 PM	#5
songkrai Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 725 Thanks: 35 Thanked 145 Times in 98 Posts	Just a personal note. It may not be a good idea to publish your email address. There are nefarious people out there that actually scan forums for email addresses just for scams and spam. So if you get an email address from someone in the UK (but really Nigeria or Romania) asking to purchase this boat be somewhat cautious. Having owned antique wooden boats - yes there is always someone interested. But the condition you state may not bring you the wealth of a fully restored boat. If you don't have the ability to restore it or the money to do so - then take a pass.

01-31-2011, 07:21 PM	#9
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	Check this out: Arguably..Mark Mason (New England Boat And Motor) is the Guru of Antique Boat stuff going on today. NB http://www.lov2xlr8.no/visitor/mason/mason.html

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02-01-2011, 11:07 AM	#10
winnisummergal Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina and Wolfeboro or Alton Posts: 123 Thanks: 188 Thanked 38 Times in 20 Posts	Could be a gem Mark Mason is a family friend and great guy. I would reach out to him and I believe he would give you an honest answer regarding your time and $$ investment to turn this boat around. His work is amazing!!! In addition, my dad collects wooden boats so I will encourage him to check out this thread. Good luck!