K297 - Chris-Craft XK-19 Super Sport 19ft Custom Built Wooden Boat

Specification: Item K297 - 19L x 0W x 0H Inches (48.3L x 0W x 0H Cm)

Price: $ 23,752.00 ( This item is sold out, preorder now to keep this price )

Description:

The Chris-Craft XK-19 Super Sport is a bold and aggressive performance runabout that marked a new era for Chris-Craft in the early 1970s. Departing from the company's traditional wooden heritage, the XK series embraced fiberglass construction and high-horsepower sterndrive propulsion-capturing the spirit of American muscle-boat culture.

With her sharp bow entry, deep-V hull, low profile, and wraparound windshield, the XK-19 Super Sport projects unmistakable speed even at rest. The open sport cockpit typically features twin bucket seats and an aft bench, creating a driver-focused layout balanced with social seating.

Our workshop reinterprets this iconic 19-foot design using premium marine materials and precision craftsmanship. While honoring the original fiberglass performance concept, we enhance structural integrity and finish quality through meticulous lamination, modern reinforcement techniques, and custom detailing. Each build requires approximately 4-5 months of dedicated craftsmanship.

Clients may customize deck treatment, upholstery styling, helm configuration, engine output, and performance tuning-creating a bespoke version of this classic American Super Sport.

General Dimensions:

- Length Overall (LOA): 19ft (5.79 m)
- Beam: Approx. 7.45ft (2.28 m)
- Draft: Approx. 2.5ft (0.76 m)
- Passenger Capacity: 4-6 persons
- Hull Type: Deep-V performance hull

Performance & Use: Originally equipped with high-output V8 sterndrive engines (often 235-300+ HP), the XK-19 Super Sport delivered exhilarating acceleration and top speeds in the 45-55 mph range depending on setup.

Ideal for: high-performance lake cruising, vintage fiberglass performance collectors, classic 1970s American sport boating enthusiasts

The Chris-Craft XK-19 Super Sport stands as a symbol of transition-where classic brand heritage met the bold performance culture of the 1970s.

History:

The Chris-Craft XK-19 Super Sport was introduced in the early 1970s, during a pivotal period of transformation for Chris-Craft. After decades as America's most recognized wooden boat builder, the company began transitioning fully into fiberglass construction to compete in a rapidly changing performance-boat market.

The "XK" designation stood for Experimental Kit (as widely referenced within the boating community), reflecting Chris-Craft's effort to modernize its image and attract a younger, performance-oriented audience. The XK series embraced bold styling, deep-V hull design, vibrant gelcoat colors, and high-horsepower sterndrive engines-moving away from the conservative elegance of the brand's traditional mahogany runabouts.

The XK-19 Super Sport became one of the standout models in the series. At 19 feet, it offered an ideal balance of agility, speed, and affordability. Powered typically by V8 sterndrive packages from major marine engine manufacturers, it delivered strong top speeds and sporty handling that aligned with the emerging American "muscle boat" culture of the 1970s.

While the XK line did not carry the same long-term production legacy as Chris-Craft's earlier wooden classics, it marked an important chapter in the company's evolution. Today, the XK-19 Super Sport is appreciated by collectors as a symbol of Chris-Craft's bold transition into modern fiberglass performance boating-capturing the spirit of 1970s speed, color, and innovation.