Nautical & Beach Model Car Or Vehicle

The legend of Chris-Craft began in 1884, when Christopher Columbus Smith began the Smith Boat House on the St Clair River in Algonac, Michigan, to manufacture small duck boats and power launches. Later, the company was extended to Chris Smith and Sons Boat Co. Many of his larger runabouts were used as taxis; transporting guests on the riverfront to resorts, or to various sightseeing attractions. In the 1920s, mostly runabouts were produced, but with the introduction of his speed boats, Chris Smiths' fame took off.