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VIGNETTES Y Water Tight CHRIS-CRAFT INTRODUCES A CLASSIC BOAT WITH MODERN SPORTS CAR-LIKE SOPHISTICATION BY Jack Bacot PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF CHRIS-CRAFT YOU KNOW THIS POWERBOAT brand from historical images of the Kennedys and other New England aristocracy of the 1920s. It is easily recognizable–small, handcrafted, with simple elegance, showcasing polished mahogany and sophisticated design. "The Carina 20 speaks to the past but the design appeal is forward thinking and unmistakably Chris-Craft," Steve Heese, president of Chris-Craft, says. Indeed, the new runabout is classic Chris-Craft, and harkens back to the historic boat's roots, with its vertical bow profle and stunning curved tumblehome that has become a design signature for the brand. Introduced this spring, the Carina 20 is far more than a throwback craft; CA R I NA 2 0 it features a number of new developments for the NEW FROM CHRIS-CR AFT company, including a new frameless windscreen and graphite metallic hull color. OV E R A L L L E N GT H – 21 ' 2 " A classic combination of speed and luxury, BEAM – 7'11" the Carina 20 is a sports car for the water. An DRAFT – 34"/ 17" updated interior scheme features new materials D RY W E I G H T – 2 , 91 3 L B S and diamond pattern upholstery. The body style F U E L C A PAC I T Y – 3 4 G A L LO N S conveys the retro design of the original runabout CALL FOR PRICE with modern conveniences. 941-351-4900 "We want the experience of driving a Chris-Craft FOR MORE INFORMATION, to be exciting and exhilarating so that the boat can VISIT CHRISCRAFT.COM be enjoyed for its own sake, like a sports car, rather than merely being a mode of transportation," Heese says. The Chris-Craft name and the distinctive look of the mahogany hulls have become an American icon that is virtually synonymous with pleasure boating. The new Carina 20 revives the style that associates the brand with luxury boating. In 1927, Chris-Craft was recognized as the world's largest builder of mahogany constructed powerboats. The new ChrisCraft Carina 20 captures the style and grace of the original runabout. Summer 2013 . Tempus-Magazine.com 17