Let's boat to the hop (Oh baby) let's boat to the hop. You should know about wood boats and the maintenance they require before looking to own one. Overall great condition for the age of this boat. Otherwise, just a few things are needed to put her back to show quality. The boat has been in inside storage for some time, so she needs a good bath. Reason for selling is not using at this time. Also the ignition switch was vandalized and removed, so unable to turn over the engine, please be aware when submitting your offer. Can not include a water trial as part of the inspection. The seller advised due to the prep with the hull and this boat not been in the water for a few seasons. The forward sport light will need to be re-installed but is present and the original. The vessel is equipped with the soaker hose that allows for water to be run through-out the hull to allow the wood planks to swell to give the watertight seal. The seller understands this vessel will need some TLC to bring back to full glory. The seller has set the price point almost half of what similar vessels in this age and size have been sold for. Direct drive with shaft and bronze propeller. The vessel is powered by the original engine MBL Inboard that produces 158HP. Looking for a piece of history, 1955 Chris-Craft Capri 21, which is the rarer version than the smaller option that Chris-Craft built. Original Thunderbolt engine, Mahogany Wood. The bottom and seams would be do for caulking and sanding. The exterior was shiny, there are areas that could use some TLC with finish. The interior, cushion, bench seats were in very nice condition free from any wear or tears. The local and visiting consultant was really impressed having the opportunity to see this listing in person. Reason for selling is no longer have time to enjoy. The Constellation is on the hard and stored indoors making photographing the girl difficult. She has a large sundeck and spacious salon and modern galley with granite countertop. The Constellation was built for the boater that likes to entertain. Her rich wood, brass appointments, and classic lines will turn heads every time to take her out. There is something about the Constellation that stirs the emotions of everyone that steps aboard her. If you're looking at this 1956 Constellation you are one step closer to owning and preserving a piece of boating history. Own a piece of Boating History - 1956 Chris Craft Constellation Hull has been treated with high-tech polymers. She's very easy to maneuver in a crowded marina. This conversion was done by most owners.Īccording to the seller, this made the boat one of the best slow-speed maneuvering boats he had ever driven given its large twin screws, engines with ample torque at idle, large twin rudders placed directly aft of the props and Paragon transmissions. The "Crash I matic" was an optional upgrade and proved to be a terrible system. The Chris O Matic electro-hydraulic shifting system was removed and a lever rod and bell crank system was installed. Interior wood has been refinished and is in very good condition. The latter are usually associated with very powerful stationary motors, as high speed is an essential feature of a wooden gentleman's boat with analogue devices and a rare kind of steering wheel.Īs an exclusive product, wooden boats are in demand among collectors, lovers of retro style and are often used as tenders on superyachts where classic wooden runabouts are also in great demand.The Chris-Craft Hercules flathead engines well maintained The classic design of wooden boats dictates the presence of a transom with a reverse angle of inclination, so the vast majority of models are equipped with rowing shafts. However at the expense of intensive use of multilayered polymeric coverings wood manages to be well preserved, therefore with proper care, lacquered boats can keep excellent appearance for a long time. From the point of view of durability, labour input in manufacture and practicality, wooden constructions are considerably inferior to qualitative composite and metal hulls. Modern wooden boats are, above all, a tribute to the traditions and aesthetics of boats of the past.
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