1959 CHRIS-CRAFT 17 NORWOLF LANCER
About
This beautiful piece of craftsmanship was built by an employee of Chris-Craft who started his own company named Norwolf Lancer that built about 200 handmade wood boats with fiberglass overlays back in the 1950's and 1960's.
1959 semi flat bottom ski boat. In perfect condition. 283 Chevy Chris-Craft engine with Velvet drive transmission. Seats 8 comfortably. Classic boat from 1959. Boat is all wood with mahogany deck and transom and fiberglass overlay on the entire boat.
Single 283 Chevy Chris-Craft Engine 300 hp rebuilt in 1978
Top Speed is 50 mph
Custom Trailer included
Fresh Water Only boat stored indoors
Kapur Stringers
Throttle is from an M1 tank that was chrome plated and modified so you can dial in your preferred RPM's
Hull is wood overlayed with Fiberglass and the Fiberglass is overlayed with Epoxy
Basic Information
- Builder: CHRIS-CRAFT
- Category: Boats
- Model: 17 NORWOLF LANCER
- Model Year: 1959
- YearBuilt: 1959
- Country: United States
Dimensions
- LOA: 17' (5.18m)
- Beam: 8' (2.44m)
Speed / Weight
- Cruise Speed: 26.07 Knots Knots
- Max Speed: 43.45 Knots Knots
- Gross Tonnage: 0.00 Pounds
Accomodation
- Captains Quarters: No
Hull & Deck
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engine Count: 1
- Manufacturer: Chris Craft
- Model: 283 V8 Corvette modified
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Fuel Type: Gas
1959 CHRIS-CRAFT 17 NORWOLF LANCER