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Chris Craft 55 Constellation

Transferrable Live-Aboard
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  261153
  • LOA  ·  16.76m
  • Year  ·  1961
  • Construction  ·  Wood carvel
  • Underwater profile  ·  Planing
  • Berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  2 x Diesel 250hp, Caterpillar D-333 (1961)
  • Lying  ·  Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Gary Buck

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 - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 1,818.2 ltr (400.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 681.8 ltr (150.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 377.3 ltr (83.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 17/01/2017

Mechanical

Engine 2 x Diesel 250hp
Engine make and model Caterpillar D-333 (1961)
Engine Hours engine1= 2700
engine2= 2700
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade Bronze
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 12 knots
Max speed (approx) 18 knots
Generator output 10KVA
Generator Hours Unknown

Electrical; 30/50-amp 120v shore power, 32v batteries, Kohler diesel 10kw generator, Trace electric 2,200 watt continuous power DC to AC inverter and Newmar 32v to 12v converter.

Fuel consumption has not been recorded by her current owners. All of their trips with the boat have been close to Seattle. Most of its use over the past four years has been as a live aboard.

The engines had an examination by Hatton Marine in 2014. All items needing attention were addressed at that time and since. Maintenance to the mechanical systems has been done by professionals. An electrical evaluation was also done in 2014. Systems have been updated appropriately.

New Inverter / Charger installed May 2019

Dimensions

LOA 16.76m
Beam 4.50m
Draft Max 1.22m
Airdraft 4.88m
Displacement 28,123kg (62,010.6lbs)
Headroom 1.93m
Storage On marina

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

Construction Wood carvel
Underwater profile Planing
Finish Paint finish

Carvel mahogany planks over oak frames. Decks are teak over plywood. Length overall is near 60 feet. Many windows in the boat have been removed and restored to original condition. Exterior deck and trim surfaces have been chemically stripped, sanded and re-varnished. A hard top has been added over the rear aft deck. The dinghy davit lift has been moved aft, rebuilt and a new motor added. A glass sliding door between the helm station and the aft deck has been added. Fasteners were pulled 2 years ago for examination and found to be OK with a periodic watch recommendation.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 3
Handbasin 3
Shower 1
Heads 3 heads (Manual)

While this boat was designed as a three cabin vessel the forward cabin has been used as a pantry with the bunks removed. The aft guest cabin is unfinished, paint stripped and awaiting new paint or remodel. The aft cabin is the master with ensuite head. It has been completely restored. Both aft heads have been restored, tiled and new lighting.

Entering the vessel from either side deck you access the covered and enclosed aft deck. Forward of that is the helm, a bar to port with sink and ice maker, a desk to port. Across on the starboard side is a custom antique cabinet used as a liquor cabinet.

Forward and down on the starboard side is the main saloon access. A large saloon with flat screen TV and sound system meets you midship. Aft is a companionway to the 2 heads and 2 cabins. Forward from the saloon is a galley to starboard and a booth style table to port. Much of this area has been paint stripped but still needs refinishing. Forward cabin and head are in that same condition.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Oven
Sink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Carpet
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Raw water wash
Non-Smokers
Bar Sink
Ice Maker
Microwave

While this boat was designed as a three cabin vessel the forward cabin has been used as a pantry with the bunks removed. The aft guest cabin is unfinished, paint stripped and awaiting new paint or remodel. The aft cabin is the master with ensuite head. It has been completely restored. Both aft heads have been restored, tiled and new lighting.

Entering the vessel from either side deck you access the covered and enclosed aft deck. Forward of that is the helm, a bar to port with sink and ice maker, a desk to port. Across on the starboard side is a custom antique cabinet used as a liquor cabinet.

Forward and down on the starboard side is the main saloon access. A large saloon with flat screen TV and sound system meets you midship. Aft is a companionway to the 2 heads and 2 cabins. Forward from the saloon is a galley to starboard and a booth style table to port. Much of this area has been paint stripped but still needs refinishing. Forward cabin and head are in that same condition.

3 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Warps
Fenders
Davits
Swim Platform
Swim Ladder

Electric Albina 32VDC windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth Style)
45.72m of chain
Chain length on the anchor system is an estimate.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Echo sounder

Most all the navigation electronics including the autopilot are non-functional. This boat would benefit from a new complete suite of navigation instruments.

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Searchlight
Horn
Boarding ladder

3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 Electric)

Broker's Comments

VIRTUAL TOUR - VIDEO - 80 TO 100 PHOTOS - FULL SPECS CAN BE VIEWED OF THIS VESSEL!
The Chris Craft Constellations, in all their sizes, are iconic boats. The name "Constellation" alone conjures up images of greatness. That they were well-built explains why there are still so many of the classic woodies around. This particular vessel has seen a great deal of restoration work, which makes it particularly fresh. It is "boathouse kept" in a transferrable live-aboard slip within walking distance of downtown Seattle.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Chris Craft 55 Constellation has been personally photographed and viewed by Gary Buck of Boatshed Seattle. Click here for contact details.
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