$50,000
Shalimar, Florida
Category
Aft Cabin
Length
55.0
Posted Over 1 Month
1958 55' Chris Craft Conqueror USCG Documented Boat ATTENTION ALL COLLECTORS!! RARE 1 OF A KIND CHRIS CRAFT YACHT!! This Chris Craft Yacht is the very last of its kind. There were only 4 of the 55' Conquerors made in 1958 and ours is the only survivor! It is very rare to find a year in the history of Chris Crafts boat building that has only 1 boat left of a particular model, especially a 55' yacht. We are currently living on this boat Living on a boat is a dream come true for some! You can have a waterfront home for a fraction of the cost and you can move anywhere your heart desires. She is Philippine mahogany double planked construction with original teak decks. All hot/cold water pressure systems working, all electrical working, Electra Scan waste removal system for the head recently installed which means you never have to deal with holding tanks to be emptied. She had a bottom job in 2012. We live at a marina that can haul her out for your inspection (buyers cost) and they can also do any cosmetic work, deck sanding, bright work you need. Contact Shalimar Yacht Basin in Shalimar, Florida to get prices. We just had the bottom scraped and cleaned and new anodes and zincs put on. This yacht is a 3 stateroom,3 head layout.The salon is located in the center of the boat with bookshelves on either side,windows galore,cable T.V., original chart table,and a brand new air conditioner. Aft of the salon is the guest stateroom with 2 twin beds,a hanging locker/wardrobe,and plenty of drawers and storage cabinets. Across from guest stateroom is a head with a toilet and sink with Corian counter-top. Next aft we have the master stateroom. There is 1 full size bed (Mattress not included) and 1 twin bed with a very nice upgraded top quality mattress, 2 hanging lockers, drawers and an aft hatch that opens to the completely enclosed cockpit. There is an attached head with a complete Corian shower, Corian floors and counter-tops. Forward from the salon we have the galley. She has a 2 burner glass stove top ,a brand new refrigerator, built in microwave, full 2 sided vinyl booth seating, small pantry and sooooo much storage--which is rare on a boat--She also has the original black and white checkered vinyl floor from 1958. Forward of galley is the crew quarters/V-berth with twin bunks,storage lockers,and an attached head with sink,and Corian counter-top. This yacht is 99% completely original. The layout,every drawer,cupboard,and each and every handle & doorknob are original to this yacht. The only things changed on her are laminate floors in salon, Corian counters in all 3 heads and galley, plus a complete Corian shower--floors,walls,ceiling-- Her original mahogany is apparent throughout the yacht. Nothing, I mean NOTHING has been painted over.That is a very rare thing. Any wood that might need replacing is visible. As you can tell from the photos her rich mahogany interior is a true state of beauty. She will be worth a pretty penny once her decks are sanded, the bright work is finished and the interior work is competed. They are not costly repairs but more time consuming repairs. If this boat was complete, it would bring in TOP dollar at the wooden boat festival in Madisonville, LA (this is also where the boat came here from) I have many of the original documents for this boat including the original work order to build the boat with both matching engine numbers listed.I also have the blueprints,original 1958 advertisement,the specs from Chris Craft from 1958,and receipts for some of the work done over the years by previous owner. We have kept this boat in her original state.She has not been cut up,or had cheap cabinets installed,or had her original integrity compromised.These vintage yachts are very hard to find in their original condition,much less with original paperwork. Now for the mechanical side:She is powered by twin Detroit Diesels 6V-71 that run STRONG. Engines are original to this boat,with approx 2300 hours on them. There is also a 4JBLE-01 20 KW Yanmar Generator that could power a small city.Generator has a new water strainer.She has 12V and 110 electrical systems in place.Ship to Shore power switch has been recently updated to a modern Onan switch. Engine batteries have been replaced with 8D 12V for more sufficient engine starting.Toilets have been updated with a new Electra Scan system which makes living aboard so easy. No holding tanks to empty EVER! New water pump installed in shower as well as new bilge pumps installed throughout entire boat.New air conditioner installed in salon. Wired for cable TV/internet. We have a comprehensive survey from a wooden boat surveyor/specialist from 2011.... Last pullout bottom job was done 2012 however she gets her bottom scrapped and cleaned on a regular basis with new anodes and zincs as she sits in salt water right now in Shalimar, FL. We in a protected bay 2 miles from the gulf. Since this is a documented vessel, that means you don't have to pay sales tax on the purchase. You pay USCG 90.00 to transfer the document from our name to your name and that's it - your done with the paperwork for the sale. Insurance is cheap and easy to transfer through Markel. The last thing I would like to say about this yacht is it is the only one left in the world. As I already mentioned, it was 1 of only 4 made in 1958.The 55' Chris Craft Conquerors were never built again. Chris Craft only produced 40' Conquerors starting in 1959.1958 was the last year of the 55' Conqueror and OUR BOAT IS THE VERY LAST ONE!!! A collectors dream...This is the one and only model that Chris Craft made with CURVED SIDE WINDOWS. The 1958 55' Conqueror was the only boat to ever receive these jewels. Truly a one of a kind boat, open to offers. PLEASE send me a message if you would like a link to see a VIDEO OF THE TWIN DETROIT DIESELS AND THE GENERATOR RUNNING. PLEASE CALL OR TEXT me at Eight-Five-Zero-Three- Six-eight-Seven- Three-Three-Zero
