The all inclusive luxury motor yacht charter 1960 chris craft constellationgreat condition power boat for sale. Information on this page is provided to you as a free service of. Chriscraft has been americas boatbuilder since yearold christopher columbus smith crafted his first skiff. Walkthrough the chriscraft 26 constellation was designed for cruising and, with its huntdesigned hull, has earned a reputation as a comfortable boat under way. Chriscraft boats was an american manufacturer of boats that was founded by christopher columbus smith 18611939. Theres something so beautiful about observing the stars and their patterns. The photography is stunning, the history is vividly explored, and the. This chris craft inboard yacht has a wood hull, is 52 feet long and 171. Mahogany hull was repaired in the last 2 years and is in great condition. How is the restoration going on the 66 constellation. It was the largest manufacturer of production wooden boats and remains one the most soughtafter marques of classic and collectible runabouts. Original mahogany wood interior in excellent condition. Secondhand chriscraft constellation 37 with 2x350 cv crusader engine, 11. The history of chris craft boats classic boat sales and.
One of the many topics my kids and i have covered during our space unit was the stars, with special emphasis on the constellations. For generations, chriscraft vessels have captivated boat lovers from around the world with their exceptional style and performance and today, that is no different. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Pop yachts presents this antique and classics 1966 chriscraft constellation hard top boat for sale.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Chriscraft boats was an american manufacturer of boats that was founded by christopher. Lindberg 120 chris craft constellation boat model kit. Visualize prices for chris craft constellation in oklahoma city, ok on a graph. Whether an affordable 8 ft pram or a megadollar 65 ft constellation motor yacht, from. It became famous for its mahogany hulled powerboats from the 1920s through the 1950s. This is my fathers boat excellence in the water for the first time in many years. Previously they used cotton string on the garboard seam and naked faying surfaces. The mariners museum library houses the largest maritime history collection in the western. The following specs for chris craft boats are for informational purposes only, we do not guarantee their accuracy. Chris craft constellation boats for sale yachtworld. Your boat is different than pizzazz, but probably similar in many ways. Chriscraft for sale 1967 chriscraft 30 constellation. Chris craft boats made this one in its similar series of 30 foot wood cabin cruisers from 19631968 which they named as a constellation model.
This vintage 1966 chris craft constellation 720 has superb design, with clever innovations that make the 40 foot boat feel a lot bigger inside. For example, the use of polysulfide in seams of their lapstrake designs, started in the late 50s and was replaced with polyurethanes in the late 60s. Reach for the stars, with this beautiful glowinthedark guide to t. Constellation is a storied chris craft model name first used in the 1954 model year as the name for the 53 flagship model of the chris craft cruiser fleet. The night sky seems to hold a lot of fascination for many kids. It has been in storage for the past 2 years, and it appears that a leaky roof may have been dripping. We draw from years of experience insuring chris craft boats and many other classic. Chris craft constellation plans top woodworking plans. He owned and operated it for 12 years before selling it to its second owner. Mitch had plans to remove the enclosure and reinstall the original metal support poles in the aft corners, but has been too busy with customers boats. We have been reading a lot of books about stars and constellations lately as we continue learning about space.
The boat weighs approximately 40700 pounds with an empty fuel tank and without any gear or passengers. Used 1963 chris craft constellation, quebec quebec. The bow is tall, and the even sheer carries the freeboard well aft to the transom. Our purchase of classic motoryacht luxuria closed nov 7, 2014. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the amazon community. The fiberglass hull is a deepvee, with 20 degrees of transom deadrise. It was a simple lake boat for duck hunting, but demonstrated an extraordinary natural talent for working with wood. Technical data sheet of the secondhand power boats for sale. For auction we have our 1966 chris craft 45 constellation loa 50 the sea wagon is a wonderful project boat. Chris craft constellation in oklahoma city, ok for sale.
It was succeeded by chriscraft industries and then murray chriscraft before becoming chriscraft corporation. This elegant mid 60s chris craft cruiser was a midsized version of the top of the line chris craft constellations. Shes a 1962 chriscraft constellation, 43 tons of mostly rich teak and gorge ous mahogany, 559 at the deckline, about 60 length overall. We did power wash the bottom, hence the partly missing bottom paint. This is a 1960 32 ft chris craft constellation with flight bridge. The topsides of the hull have been stripped and painted and the transom and toe rails have been refinished. View 27 photos, features and a detailed description. The company was sold by the smith family in 1960 to nafi corporation, which changed its name to chriscraft industries in 1962. Stars and stories new edition by chris sasaki isbn. Completely repainted and refinished hull and superstructurethesummerof 20. Constellationgreat condition 100614053 harrison township mi, image thousands of other chris craft boats and yachts to see here. Offering the best selection of chris craft boats to choose from. The original company, chriscraft boats, was founded in the late 19th century by christopher columbus smith 18611939 in michigan. Unfortunately i didnt take any photos of the building process besides these.
This beautiful 55 connie has received continuous upgrades and loving maintenance throughout her life, and is ready to continue service as a glamorous and comfortable boatperhaps for a family longing to make a yacht their home. The legend of chriscraft probes the surprising history and legacy of americas dean of boatbuilding. Visualize prices for 1966 chris craft constellation in usa on a graph. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used boats for sale, fishing boat listings, jetski classifieds, motor boats, power boats, and sailboats. Throughout this vessels history, it has been enjoyed by hundreds of passengers, whether it was for an afternoon, or on a weeks voyage. While learning about stars, we have spent quite a bit of time focused on the constellations. Motoryacht luxuria 1962 60 chriscraft constellation. However, i need to point out that i am an amateur wooden boat enthusiast simply writing in order to try to help other amateur wooden boat enthusiasts. For many summers up until 2010 it cruised to montauk and back to huntington harbor on long island. Use boat trader to find out which boat or yacht is right for you. This work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 2. Attached are photos of her in the water, the later images were taken in september 2012 when the boat was in a. Chriscraft is without doubt the most prestigious name in the history of american boatbuilders. The owners just spent four thousand last november on the bottom.
Chris smith built his first boat in 1874 at the age of in algonac, michigan. I wasam the owner of the 65 constellation that sank. Chriscraft ended production of its last mahoganyhulled boat, the constellation, in 1971. This book was a real hit with the boat enthusiast who received it as a gift for his birthday. The graupner chris craft constellation boat was produced between 19621970. Secondhand chriscraft constellation 37 in florida united states. Chriscraft constellation 37 in florida power boats used. Chris craft history chriscraft was founded in algonac, mich.
Build log 57 chris craft constellation scale boats. Unfollow chris craft constellation to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Preowned 1971 chriscraft 57 constellation mega yacht for sale in graham, texas near wichita falls. The boat located in milwaukee, wisconsin and ready for viewing.
Since june 4, 2018, the company has been owned by winnebago industries, an american manufacturer of recreational vehicles. In 1874, chriscraft set a standard by which all other boats were measured. Chris craft boats for sale chriscraft 50 constellation. Triple stateroom, three heads, salon, galley, large pilot house and enclosed aft deck, encompassing nearly 1,000 square feet of living space on two levels. Today the vessels uniqueness and condition turns heads wherever she is. The book jacket refers to chriscraft boats as a touchstone of american. Discover different boat types and classes including popular manufacturer brands. Twin chrysler 283 v8 original motors, new belts, plugs, impeller,distributor,points, wires, filters, gas tanks recetly cleaned.
Chriscraft corporation is an american manufacturer of recreational powerboats that is based. Septic, water, gas tanks, wiring, and added many other expensive extras. Chris craft used a number of things over the years and it depended on the build type in many cases. The chriscraft 26 constellation was designed for cruising and, with its huntdesigned hull, has earned a reputation as a comfortable boat under way. If you have any questons let me know, maybe i can help. Must sell my gorgeous 57 chris craft constellation. The owner is 86 and cannot do the restoration needed. Lindberg model boat kit of the chriscraft constellation. The material of the body of the boat is pretty unique. Let hagerty help you find out about how to value classic chriscraft wooden boats. Two new 6 cylinder engine both have less then 75 hours each. Chriscraft corporation is an american manufacturer of recreational powerboats that is based in sarasota, florida. Find chris craft constellations for sale on oodle classifieds. Not a restoration project, but a meticulously maintained vessel.