"Princess B" 1957 Chris-Craft Runabout

This 1957 Chris Craft 18-foot runabout was restored in 2007. She has a 327 Chevy engine newly rebuilt to over 300HP and sounds awesome. She's a very fast ski boat and has a mid-boat ski pull. Seating for 6.
"Princess B" won best in class at 2008 Keels and Wheels, best in class at 2008 Eagle Mountain, TX show.

[@Mr91495osh]

little speed boats are so cool. When I was a kid, my Dad had a 18’ Higgins! The ride and handing is completely different from fiberglass outboards.

[@justanotherengine]

That's COOL seeing them all run together like that, and what a nice high performance exhuast note, "SING BABY SING" !

[@BucketWheat]

I LOVE the "character" of the classic wooden boats!! Really like the shots of multiple boats!

[@richardatmtw]

A friend of mine found a 57 on lake Tahoe in 1975 painted white,I helped him restore the boat.It was a work of art,it had a 4cyl. Hercules motor,it ran great. What a score he got the boat and the original trailer for a $150.00.... Hey Tom I want a ride !

[@Jayman19971]

Great looking and sounding boat! Love the wood ones!

[@VocalistChasJ]

Nice boat! With that 327/300 HP it must fly.

[@jvagell]

What a beauty, what a dream boat.

[@nattydaddy2352]

Wow a work of art and a quick one to

[@Kapustomyl]

Uh oh... as a student I have to stick with my RIB and 15 hp yammie ... maybe one day i'll get this art piece :)) really breathtaking boat :)

[@WBACameraman]

That's what it's all about, Jay!

[@elydanification]

Nice fising boat!!!

[@radiojaime]

Simply Perfect....

[@joeingo]

Dat sound

[@swampfox946]

Sweet! What's the top speed?

[@saintjohnny1]

Noticed no ones wearing a life vest. Beautiful boats, they sound amazing too!

[@django1364]

OH man! what a beautiful sight at the 1:45 mark seeing them run abreast of each other, I just love these boats whether they are ChrisCaft, Glen-L, Hacker-Crafts,Van Dam, Stan Craft or who ever build these type of boat, they are so beautiful a work of art surly would love to own one of these, wish they were in a prebuild mode where I can order one...

[@456looky]

Those 327 and 283 powered Chris-Craft boats are in a class of their own. Some of the magic was lost when the 350 became standard.

[@yammer123]

I mean if your going to put the effort into a power boat thats under 19 feet your an idiot for not putting it into this.

[@philippeperez2886]

Beautiful music, only the sound of the motor ! Tanks from France

[@Ram-re5em]

This is a great boat and all anyone should need. Love the 327 engine, I only use v8 engines for all my vehicles.

[@herdguy22]

Wow! What a beauty (and sounds like a beast)!

[@angusandleigh]

That would been a good boat to have with our ol 'May B Knott' 1957 Chris Craft Constellation

[@stephenlandry9061]

My uncle had one of these boats and it was fast. When it idled it sounded like Camaro with that low V8 327 grower. Beautiful boat

[@generatrix999]

Had one of these in 1970 The bigger the wake the more hydrodynamic resistance. That's how you guys can tell which one has the most efficient hull design- the one with the smallest wake... so, smaller is better here.

[@snickerstorino]

that aint a fishing boat its a luxory cruiser lol. (notice there is no rear facing seating)

[@isho5196]

Looks like a small riva 😄

[@chipsciend5456]

Boat looks super clean but sounds super mean. Love the V8's. And that throttle snap at 0:59 sounds so fricken nice...

[@MrGyftario]

yes!!! nothing compares with my 9,8 hp outboard tohatsu hahahaha!!

[@charlestorruella9297]

aren't you worried that the gonnies are going to find it

[@thissitesucks74]

Theres no better then this.

[@remkojerphanion4686]

A fun day on the water with a great little boat!

[@q95oldies57]

Didn't that one originally have the straight 6?

[@ledojohnson]

28ft chriscraftlaunch

[@lucas240024]

Oh yeah !!! nice boat

[@charlevoixboy]

OK, you are right, I need one. 22' Sea Skiff though.

[@samhalter1858]

Wow miss my 53 capri it would do 43 mph how fast is your boat

[@markjohnson3616]

Awsome

[@NcalBiker]

Made my hair stand on end. That last pass was nothing more than a work of art.

[@davidmg1925]

Yes that sounds ok. ;-) ;-) ;-)