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Chris-Craft 42 Constellation Mahogany Classic, Live Aboard

Stunning Classic Chris-Craft
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  245536
  • Length  ·  42'0"
  • Year  ·  1964
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  2 x gasoline 350hp, Crusader 454 (1991)
  • Lying  ·  Seattle, WA USA - At Our Docks!
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Dave Carleson

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Builder Chris Craft
Lying Seattle, WA USA - At Our Docks!
Fuel capacity 200.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 20.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 11/04/2014

Mechanical

Engine 2 x gasoline 350hp
Engine make and model Crusader 454 (1991)
Engine Hours engine1= 646
engine2= 650
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Bronze 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 8 knots
Max speed (approx) 20 knots
Generator output 8KVA
Generator Hours 698

The Crusader 454 gas engines are clean and with low hours. The engine room is clean and orderly. With the electronic ignition these engines start instantly. A new exhaust manifold and new exhaust elbows were installed in 2016. The Kohler 8KW generator is located in this space.
• Eight AGM batteries (2013)
• Centaur battery charger
• Aqua Meter Ensign 735B digital engine synchronizer
• Full classic Chris Craft engine instrumentation console
• Xintex fuel vapor monito

Dimensions

Length 42'0"
LOD 42'0"
LWL 40'0"
Beam 12'10"
Draft Min 3'2"
Draft Max 3'2"
Displacement 24,004.1lbs
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 8 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Kohler generator

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

This boat features the level of quality in construction that Chris-Craft was famous for. The plank on frame v-bottom hull is bronze fastened. The decks are plywood with teak overlay and in excellent condition. The paint quality is as new. Classic Chris-Craft stanchions and designed metal work shows throughout the exterior.

Fuel tanks are galvanized steel.
Two plastic and one SS water tank, capacity not known.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Electric)

The interior of this classic Chris-Craft is in excellent condition and tastefully decorated. Original features are notable throughout the boat.

Enter the main saloon from the helm station through a mahogany door and down a few stairs. The door features a hinged opening for ventilation. The saloon features a very large L-shaped settee to starboard and a mirrored bureau to port with the entertainment center. Flooring is wood laminate in the boat interior. Forward of this area is the classic Chris-Craft galley. The refrigerator features a mahogany door and this integrates with the galley cabinetry. A sink and storage compartments with frosted glass are to port. A three burner electric stove is to starboard. Forward of the galley is the guest cabin and marine head compartment. Authentic fixtures and lighting complement the cabin spaces. The guest cabin features an offset single berth and seating area.

From the main saloon a stairway to port leads to the master suite. A queen berth is located to starboard with a settee to port in this compartment. The settee forms a single berth. Mahogany cabinetry complements the master suite. A marine head compartment with separate shower stall is to starboard in the master suite cabin.

• Cabin heating with Red Dot type engine heater and portable electric heaters.
• Torrid 10 gallon water heater.
• Four large opening windows and nine opening ports
• Magic Chef electric stove and oven
• Adler Barbor refrigerator
• Two electric marine toilets by Master Flush all hard
plumbed to the holding tank.
• Toaster oven
• LCD Television

3 burner Electric Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Carpet
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

The interior of this classic Chris-Craft is in excellent condition and tastefully decorated. Original features are notable throughout the boat.

Enter the main saloon from the helm station through a mahogany door and down a few stairs. The door features a hinged opening for ventilation. The saloon features a very large L-shaped settee to starboard and a mirrored bureau to port with the entertainment center. Flooring is wood laminate in the boat interior. Forward of this area is the classic Chris-Craft galley. The refrigerator features a mahogany door and this integrates with the galley cabinetry. A sink and storage compartments with frosted glass are to port. A three burner electric stove is to starboard. Forward of the galley is the guest cabin and marine head compartment. Authentic fixtures and lighting complement the cabin spaces. The guest cabin features an offset single berth and seating area.

From the main saloon a stairway to port leads to the master suite. A queen berth is located to starboard with a settee to port in this compartment. The settee forms a single berth. Mahogany cabinetry complements the master suite. A marine head compartment with separate shower stall is to starboard in the master suite cabin.

• Cabin heating with Red Dot type engine heater and portable electric heaters.
• Torrid 10 gallon water heater.
• Four large opening windows and nine opening ports
• Magic Chef electric stove and oven
• Adler Barbor refrigerator
• Two electric marine toilets by Master Flush all hard
plumbed to the holding tank.
• Toaster oven
• LCD Television

3 burner Electric Stove

Deck Gear

Swim Platform
Cockpit Enclosure

Electric Ideal windlass
3 anchors
(Danforth (2), Plow (1))
200'0" of chain
Avon dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
25hp outboard, Honda, Short shaft ()

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF
Stereo
Navigation lights
TV
Fish Finder
Depth sounder

• Sandpiper SL Speed-Log
• Sea-Temp sea temperature gauge
• Regency Polaris VHF
• Sandpiper DL Depth Indicator
• Impulse 2831 Fishfinder
• Standard MP5100014 Loud Hailer with Marine Signaling
• GE 40 Channel CB Radio
• Ships bell

Safety Equipment

Gasolene Detector
Horn

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)

Broker's Comments

This boat is an authentic example of a Chris-Craft Constellation that has been preserved in excellent condition by thoughtful and attentive owners. There are unique design details throughout the boat including the helm instrumentation, the chrome railings and stanchions, the frosted glass on mid-century style storage compartments, and the exterior cabin lines and features. Mechanically the boat starts right up and the Crusader engines run with smooth authority. If you have been looking for an authentic Chris-Craft Connie that is ready to show and go, you've found it here in this fine vessel.

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Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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