I have not tried to start the engine, but it does appear to turn manually with the prop. The boat is 32" long x 9 1/2" wide x 8 tall on the stand. It is missing some pieces such as the windshield and steering wheel. Please see my other listing of a similar unfinished version of this same type of boat.
The item "1940's 32 Wooden Chris-Craft Model Boat Bakelite Seats & Engine for Restoration" is in sale since Thursday, August 1, 2019. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Radio Control & Control Line\RC Model Vehicles & Kits\Boats & Watercraft". The seller is "bondjames63" and is located in Asheville, North Carolina.This item can be shipped to United States.