I can understand why Chris-Craft may have stopped installing glass at the front of the cabin. My 1973 has the glass but we keep the curtains closed all the time as we have back cushions on the bow seat that remain in place all season. There seems to be more than enough light in the salon with the front windows covered.
Guess I was surprised to see this posting and the comments with these dates. I bought this 47 in the fall of 2016 from Bob then brought it up to Lake Michigan in the Spring of '17. Just wondering if it had anything to do with the new site. Bob, hope all is well. Many changes to the old girl. Some nice to do's and others must do's.
Hi Mike, Robert Ecklund created the post and shared the photos. I am sure he is glad to hear from you. You might want to add to the boat's story of your ownership since 2017.
What does it look like under the cushions with no glass. Just straight fiberglass? I've never seen one without the windows. Did it come from the factory this way?
Beautifully kept Sir. One question. Is the forward windshield glass still there and the teak just overlayed or removed totally?
No there is no glass never was
I can understand why Chris-Craft may have stopped installing glass at the front of the cabin. My 1973 has the glass but we keep the curtains closed all the time as we have back cushions on the bow seat that remain in place all season. There seems to be more than enough light in the salon with the front windows covered.
Guess I was surprised to see this posting and the comments with these dates. I bought this 47 in the fall of 2016 from Bob then brought it up to Lake Michigan in the Spring of '17. Just wondering if it had anything to do with the new site. Bob, hope all is well. Many changes to the old girl. Some nice to do's and others must do's.
Hi Mike, Robert Ecklund created the post and shared the photos. I am sure he is glad to hear from you. You might want to add to the boat's story of your ownership since 2017.
What does it look like under the cushions with no glass. Just straight fiberglass? I've never seen one without the windows. Did it come from the factory this way?
Just fiberglass gel coated from the factory. Not different than the picture above.