- Chris Craft Triple Cokpit, 1930 -
1930 Runabout

In January of 1930 the Smiths introduced their most ambitious offerings to date, twenty-four models of boats ranging, their largest production craft yet. It was a clear signal to both consumers and the marine industry that Chris-Craft was not affected by widespreadrumors of impending disaster as a result of the crumbling American economy. \\\"here they come\\\",an article begins, \\\"a long line of 24 new Chris-Craft - the largest and most complete motor boat spectacle ever presented.

Indeed, no other manufacturer in the world could offer such diversity and value. The review of the 1930 Chris-Craft fleet in Motor Boating reveals the increased emphasis on the higher end of their fleet market.