What does Winnebago and Chris-Craft have in common?

[Lake X Kid]

In 2018 the RV company Winnebago purchases ownership of Chris-Craft.

[Lake X Kid]

Mahogany Chris-Crafts from the past.

[mr fun]

that 1st pic is of a modern Corsair , I've long admired that line , much of it's styling lines remind me of a Riva , with the largest one in the 33' ft range . my last big boat was a 37' Roamer , all African mahogony interior , all top quality like fine furniture .

[FUJIMO]

...the longest ownership run of chris*craft was by paramount motion pictures out of california. they needed it, and was used as a tax right off for decades, against their otherwise profitable business, as boat building was always in the doldrums financially...

[LakeFever]

...the longest ownership run of chris*craft was by paramount motion pictures out of california. they needed it, and was used as a tax right off for decades, against their otherwise profitable business, as boat building was always in the doldrums financially...

Now that I've restored one, its clear to me why this is the case. The sheer man hours it takes is beyond belief. For some reason I can hardly wait to build another