$33,950
Fort Myers, Florida
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The Constellation was generally considered to be the top of the line mahogany cruiser offered by Chris-Craft from it's inaugural year,1955, through 1972, the year the last mahogany cruiser was delivered. The Constellations were constructed using mahogany planks over oak frames, and they were fitted for comfort and elegance. There were very few accessories offered since every imaginable accessory was already included on these marvelous yachts. The Promises is a Salon Model featuring double staterooms (Forward and aft) and a very spacious salon equipped with a modern, though Classic, amidship galley. Each stateroom has a insuite head, the forward head has access from the salon, and the aft head is equipped with a full shower. The Salon models were advertised as sleeping 6, but can easily accommodate 8 people. and a max of 44 people allowed on board! That would be a Great cocktail party!The aft cabin is located below the command bridge. A very comfortable aft deck is also an outstanding feature of this immaculate cruiser. This 1963 Chris Craft 42' Constellation (45' Total) is in excellent condition, There were only 50 of these ever produced...This is #15 and I have only been able to find 3 others! This exact Model was on the Popular "The Fugitive" SHe was considered a Class Act it would make an outstanding Live a Board Boat, or long range cruiser. Some of things that have been done in the last 3 weeks... Re-sanded and treating all the decks, rails and trim. King size bed in the captains quarters, ! 2 Fire places, L shaped couch, NEW! Counters, New Gelcoat on salon Roof and More. We have put quite a bit of Money into her. Twin 454 Crusader engines, which run flawless, you can motor this boat with confidence, Recent repairs and maintenance to engines include circulating pumps, raw pumps, all service items including spark plugs, oil etc, The boat was recently motored from Miami to Cape Coral, up the Intracoastal Waterway , across Lake Okeechobee, and finally the Caloosahatchee , The trip took aprox 3 days and it performed perfectly and burned approx 140 gallons of fuel,. Has Gone to Stuart, FL (154 miles) and back to Fort Myers Beautiful Trip! The cruiser is the typical layout, Center Salon forward berth Master to rear, both rooms having their own head, the rear head has a shower all items on the boat function correctly, including Complete Halon system in the engine room hot water heater pressure water system a/c bilge system lighting gauges the boat also comes with a 4 cylinder generator, which is a hand crank Kohler (They used in the Army) THis is a great feature as you don't need batteries to start her. Brand new rebuilt magento. A brand new rebuilt carb but still needs a mechanic to go through the generator. 2 cylinders are showing no compression. The generator was sitting for quite a long time so it could be stuck valves at the least. It's just a cool feature . Not that any one around here would anchor out in the middle of nowhere over night but still nice to have The boat makes a grand impression, Even at the dock, People can't help but stop and talk about her. People even remember her from the show, The Fugitive. It would be hard pressed to find another in this condition , and it is turn key The boat will come with 2 spare props and 1 spare prop shaft, as insurance on those long cruises, She has had her port and starboard side decks sanded and varnished and the deck at the bow also sanded down and varnished as well as as the rear deck...Basically, all decks... Brand new L-shaped couch made and A Brand new Fire Place for ambiance as well as heat if you take her up North, Curtains, and a custom dinette made. (These Cruisers were never big on interiors back then) I am also having the counter tops re-done. SHe runs beautiful. I love they way She handles...You would think she would be tough to turn but she does it with ease and believe it or not...She will plane! She is docked in Sanibel Harbor. Electronics are depth finder, radio, There was a radar system by Garmin but only the actual radar remains on the roof Here's a couple short videos we took on Friday. It was just to view dolphins but you can hear her run. Go to youtube and in the search bar, put in watch?v=xu3Npdb2MvU and put in watch?v=WJrrEzyZGbY $33950 or best offer! (772) 240-6762
