CM625 - Chris Craft Cobra 18 - 30 inches boat model

Specification: Item CM625 - 30L x 6W x 9H Inches (76.2L x 15.2W x 22.9H Cm)

Note: This is a special made to order item, delivery usually take 30-90 days.
Custom features such as name plate or different paint schemes are available for additional charges. Please contact us for details.

Price: $ 2,543.00

Description:

The Chris Craft Cobra 18' is an iconic American runabout that captures the bold spirit of performance boating in the 1950’s. Defined by its sleek profile and distinctive styling, it reflects an era when speed, design innovation, and craftsmanship came together on the water. Today, the Cobra 18' is admired as a timeless symbol of mid century boating elegance and confidence.

This custom made scale model of the Chris Craft Cobra 18' is handcrafted upon request using premium Western Red Cedar, Teak, Mahogany, and carefully selected exotic hardwoods. Built following the traditional plank on frame construction method, the model faithfully recreates the dynamic hull lines, deck layout, cockpit details, and signature character of the original runabout produced by Chris Craft.

Each project requires approximately 4–5 months of meticulous craftsmanship. Every structural line and surface is shaped with precision to achieve accurate proportions and refined detail. Throughout the build, you will receive photo updates at each key production stage, allowing you to review and approve the progress:

1. Hull construction and planking
2. Deck detailing, superstructure, and interior elements
3. Final painting, varnishing, and finishing touches

Once completed and approved, the model is securely packed in a custom made wooden crate with reinforced protection, ensuring safe international delivery.

Offered exclusively as a custom-made project. To begin your build and bring a true icon of classic American boating to life, please visit our Custom Made Projects section.

History:

The Chris Craft Cobra 18' is a classic American runabout that reflects the bold spirit of performance boating in the 1950s. Introduced during a decade defined by optimism and design innovation, it showcased sleek automotive inspired styling, expressive curves, and a confident profile that captured the era’s fascination with speed and modern living.

Designed for spirited performance, the Cobra 18' featured a well balanced hull that delivered smooth handling and responsive control. It appealed to boating enthusiasts seeking excitement on the water while maintaining comfort and refinement. Craftsmanship remained central, with careful construction and polished details that reflected Chris Craft’s reputation for quality.

As recreational boating flourished in the postwar years, the Cobra 18' became a symbol of 1950s leisure culture. It represented freedom, style, and the joy of weekend cruising, standing out among contemporaries for its dynamic appearance and performance driven character.

Today, the Chris Craft Cobra 18' is admired as a timeless icon of American boating heritage. Preserved and restored by collectors, it continues to embody the craftsmanship, elegance, and enduring appeal of classic powerboats born from the innovation and optimism of the 1950s.