Geneva Lakes Boat Show
1937 Chris Chraft 735 - 'Sanibel'
Owner: Christopher MILLARD
Home Port: CARLINVILLE, IL
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1929 Chris Chraft Model 5 - 'Michelle II'
Owner: Christopher MILLARD
Home Port: CARLINVILLE, IL
1941 1941 chriscraft Runabout-barrelback - 'LAMBCHOP'
Owner: Larry Amsbaugh
Home Port: Sterling, IL
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 !
1955 Chris-Craft Continental - 'Dad’s Promise'
Owner: David Mackey
Home Port: Palatine, Il
1958 Wharton Lobster Boat - 'CAHOOTS'
Owner: Jim Wilkin
Home Port: Chicago, IL
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!
1959 Larson All American - 'BLUE HEAVEN'
Owner: James Cichowski
Home Port: Park Ridge, IL
17 foot Blue with white Hull 1959 Larson All American fiberglass runabout with a 1964 64hp Mercury Outboard Motor named 'Blue Heaven' My father bought this boat from his friend in 1962 and it has remained in my family ever since. Blue heaven is essentially the same as when it was built with the exception of the newer 1964 outboard installed in 1971 and re-upolestered seat cushions in 2018.
1955 Aristocraft Torpedo
Owner: Jerry Slovick
Home Port: Williams Bay, WI
Aristocraft Torpedo with a 1959 Mercury Mark 58A outboard. The Aristocraft is sitting on a 1955 Mastercraft trailer. The boat’s home port is Williams Bay, WI on beautiful Geneva Lake.
1958 Streblow Rebel
Owner: Eric Moberg
Home Port: Johnsburg, IL
Top of the Streblow line in 1958, Eric & Kathy’s unique Rebel 19’ with Cadillac power is one of the oldest surviving Streblow inboards. It was purchased as a derelict in 1994 and was refurbished and returned to regular use by the Moberg’s over the next 3 years. Since that time continuous additional steps have been taken to return it to original condition, with some guidance from the late Randy Streblow. Most of the side and bottom planking is original. It is one of only two 19’ Streblows built in 1958, and features the original Cal Connell Cadillac Crusader 390 cu. in. engine, which was the most powerful engine available in 1958. The Rebel is used regularly on the Fox Chain in Northern Illinois.
1979 Streblow Runabout - '9er'
Owner: Jeff Allen
Home Port: Fontana , Wi
Classic Streblow wood boat with original Chrysler 440 engine.