Craig
10-07-2003, 11:41 AM
Have wanted to post something about these boats for a long time to see who all remembers them. Don't think I've seen them mentioned here and I've actually had a hard time finding any pics or info. on them.
It's common enough to see Chrysler Inboard and Outboard motors, and there are many of the old big bulky Chrysler runabouts still running around, but in the early 70's there were some of the boats pictured below produced that (don't laugh) I thought were very cool.
Not particularly crazy about the outboard model unless it had some non-Chrysler outboard motor on it, but they did produce some with Volvo Penta's and Chrysler V8's (318's, etc.)(cool!).
The one pic of the all blue one was called a Chrysler "Conqueror". Pretty neat, but I remember more of the others. I have no idea of the quality of construction on these hummers, but I always thought this shape was rather innovative. One thing I noticed (see link) on a site I found; I'd forgotten; Chrysler even made a stern drive unit. Enjoy the pics!
First 70's Chrysler Marine link:
http://www.hurrikain.com/thechryslercrew/79-scans.htm
Now pics:
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NOTE: I don't think the one flying the Canadian flag is an original paint scheme. Kinda cool though.
Most of the ones shown here are from 1974.
It's common enough to see Chrysler Inboard and Outboard motors, and there are many of the old big bulky Chrysler runabouts still running around, but in the early 70's there were some of the boats pictured below produced that (don't laugh) I thought were very cool.
Not particularly crazy about the outboard model unless it had some non-Chrysler outboard motor on it, but they did produce some with Volvo Penta's and Chrysler V8's (318's, etc.)(cool!).
The one pic of the all blue one was called a Chrysler "Conqueror". Pretty neat, but I remember more of the others. I have no idea of the quality of construction on these hummers, but I always thought this shape was rather innovative. One thing I noticed (see link) on a site I found; I'd forgotten; Chrysler even made a stern drive unit. Enjoy the pics!
First 70's Chrysler Marine link:
http://www.hurrikain.com/thechryslercrew/79-scans.htm
Now pics:
SEE NEXT REPLY - PICS DIDN'T WORK FOR SOME REASON - BOLDTS ADDED THEM - NEXT POST...
NOTE: I don't think the one flying the Canadian flag is an original paint scheme. Kinda cool though.
Most of the ones shown here are from 1974.