If you’ve never heard of Chris Casparis, you’re probably not alone. He has been quietly restoring classic Chris-Crafts and Rivas, among other wooden runabouts, plus building and designing his own boats for several years. But among woody aficionados, he’s considered a leader. Do a Google search for information about these mahogany boats, and chances are you’ll come across an owner waxing poetic about his skills and even photos of Casparis’ own Riva, Desafinado.
