Geneva Lakes Boat Show
1947 Century Sea Maid - 'Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah'
Owner: Gary Conger
Home Port: Onieda, Wi
1930 Chris Craft Model 99 - 'Minnow'
Owner: Mark Svoboda
Home Port: Geneva, IL
The 1930 Chris-Craft Model 99 is a 17-foot, double-cockpit, raised deck runabout, historically significant as the first Chris-Craft model under 20 feet. Introduced to provide a more affordable, luxury option, these boats featured mahogany planking, leather seating, and originally sold for $1,295. Key Specifications & Details: • Length: 17 Feet. • Beam: Approximately 6 Feet. • Configuration: Double Cockpit (17' Split Cockpit). • Powerplant: Commonly equipped with the Gray Marine or Chris-Craft Model B engines. • Construction: Wood plank on frame (mahogany). • Production: Produced in 1930–1931, with only 226 units built. • Distinguishing Features: Top vents were used instead of side port vents. The Chris Craft Model 99 is highly sought after by collectors for its compact design, representing a pivotal shift toward smaller, personal leisure boats in the early 1930s.
1947 Chris Craft U22 Sportsman - 'Nostalgia'
Owner: Jeff Heeren
Home Port: Lac Du Flambeau, WI
1949 Chris Craft Utility Sportsman - 'Sweetie'
Owner: Christopher Fox
Home Port: Naples, FL
Restored 18 years ago. Used every year since !
1987 Checkmate 28 GTS - 'ShowDown'
Owner: James Burke
Home Port: Lake In The Hills, IL
Long sleek and slender go fast. Bought her brand new back in 1986 - one owner - me. Original everything except the electronics. Runs great and gets the looks every time she's out. Quite a ride!
1979 Streblow Runabout - '9er'
Owner: Jeff Allen
Home Port: Fontana , Wi
Classic Streblow wood boat with original Chrysler 440 engine.