Chris Craft

PLEASE READ TERMS OF SALE CAREFULLY THERE IS A SINGLE NON-REFUNDABLE $150.00 DOCUMENTATION FEETHANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN MY AUCTIONS. THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION, HIGHEST BIDDER WINS. I AM A NATIONAL BOAT/CAR/AIRCRAFT CONSIGNOR, THEREFORE I AM NOT IN DIRECT POSSESSION OF THIS ITEM. AS PER THESE TERMS, I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MEET WITH YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE. YOUR ITEM MUST BE PAID FOR IN FULL FIRST, I WILL THEN TRANSFER OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTATION, GIVE YOU THE ITEM LOCATION AND HELP COORDINATE ITEM PICK-UP.THE LISTING DESCRIPTION IS BASED ON THE OWNERS STATEMENTS AS WELL AS OUR VISUAL INSPECTION. THE EQUIPMENT AND /OR MACHINERY SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT ALWAYS TRAIL TESTED OR VERIFIED IN WORKING CONDITION. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SYSTEMS TESTED AND VERIFIED WILL BE REPORTED BY OUR INSPECTION ACCORDINGLY. ALL VEHICLES AND OR ITEMS ARE SOLD IN "AS-IS, WHERE-IS CONDITIONS.THIS IS A "SIGHT-UNSEEN-AUCTION" THE ITEMS AND OR VEHICLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PERSONAL INSPECTION BY THE BIDDER. IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE BIDDER FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AUCTION BEFORE BIDDING. ALL BIDDERS MUST USE THE classifieds board EMAIL SYSTEM FOR QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION SO THAT THERE IS A FULL RECORD OF CORRESPONDENCE.NEW TO classifieds board USERS WITH LESS THAN 5 POSITIVE FEEDBACK MUST BE APPROVED TO BID. BIDDING WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING ME MAY CAUSE YOUR BID TO BE CANCELLED WITHOUT NOTICE. BIDDERS WITH 0 TO 4 FEEDBACKS MUST EMAIL PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED SO THAT WE MAY COMMUNICATE IN PERSON TO APPROVE YOUR BIDDING.BIDDERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN PAYPAL ACCOUNT. THE BIDDERS PAYPAL PROFILE WILL BE USED TO VERIFY IDENTITY. THERE IS A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $150.00 USD REQUIRED. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID THRU PAYPAL. THE FINAL SALE PRICE CAN NOT BE PAID WITH PAYPAL. WIRE TRANSFERS OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE THE ONLY ACCEPTED FORMS OF FINAL PRICE PAYMENT.ALL VEHICLES / ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL WITHIN THREE DAYS OF THE AUCTION CLOSING. THE VEHICLES/ITEMS MUST BE PICKED-UP WITHIN 7 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSING AS WELL. BIDDERS MUST MAKE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS FOR STORAGE IF IT IS LOGISTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO MEET ITEM REMOVAL TERMS. ADDITIONAL STORAGE FEE WILL APPLY.THERE IS A SINGLENON-REFUNDABLE $150.00DOCUMENTATIONFEE***PLEASE, PLEASE,PLEASE..DO NOT BID IF YOU AREN'T GOING TO FOLLOW THROUGH..EVERY TIME WE GET STIFFED, WE INCURE ADDITIONAL STORAGE AND INSURANCE COSTS..THE EXCUSES THAT WE KEEP GETTING ARE FRUSTRATING AND COST US A LOT OF MONEY..*******1973 CHRIS CRAFT 57 CONSTELLATIONPOWERED BY TWIN DETROIT DIESEL 8V71 425 HP ENGINESVESSEL WAS SURVEYED ON JULY 14TH 2020 AND VALUED AT$50,000THERE IS NO TRAILER FOR THIS VESSELSURVEY IS BELOWHull Identification Number:CAF-57-2023HLength Overall................57'0"Beam.............................15'0"Draft................................4'0"Weight.......................57,800Fuel......................... 350 gals.Water....................... 150 gals.Waste......................... 40 gals.Hull Type....................Deep-VDeadrise Aft...................... 4Engines: Twin, Detroit Diesel 8V71s Marine Engines Rated at 425 horsepowereach. Overall engine appearsoriginal and maintained withno visible broken or missingpartsRunning Gear: All appear in good conditionCanvas: Cockpit enclosure in good conditionElectrical: Was rewired in 2010 in good conditionFuel Tanks: Were replaced in 2010 in good conditionHelm: OEM gauges, Garmin GPSmap, Radar, Depth, VHF radio and SpotlightInterior: Was in very good condition with full-service galley, salon, three staterooms, enclosed head, and V-berth storage, all appear in good conditionGalley: Full-service galley with stove, oven, dual sink, microwave, and a few catering suppliesDinette: Booth style in good conditionHead:Good working conditionUpholstery: Cabin is in very good condition; Cockpit is in good conditionSTRUCTURE: (Moisture Content/Condition)Moisture levels in the fiberglass and coring were measured with a GRP-33 Electrophysics capacitance type moisture meter in strategic locations. Meter reads on 0-30 scale, 12% considered average, in very good condition and dry.Hull sides: Wood was inspected and found to have quite a few areas that require extensive/expensive repairs required if restoring vesselBottom: Wood was inspected and found to have quite a few areas that require extensive/expensive repairs required if restoring vesselTransom: Was inspected and was rebuilt in 2005 and in good condition currentlyStringers: Engine room forward was at 15% and tapped solidBulkhead: Was inspected at 20% and tapped solidDeck: All wood requires maintenance. Starboard forward wood was wetAft Cockpit Sole: In good condition with minor maintenance requiresComments: This vessel could use a Major restoration project. Exterior wood repairs could be costly. Cockpit and interior are in good condition with minor expense. The engines, (transmission rebuilt in 2005) has retained the most value in this vessel.Estimated Value:After reviewing a current 2020 ABOS Blue Book, Also reviewing current market pricing on the Internet, then adjusting the price for the Great Lakes Region and factoring in the above-mentioned options and deficiencies to arrive at this value. The fair market value of this vessel in its current condition should be: Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000)THERE IS NO TRAILER FOR THIS VESSELTHIS BOAT COMES WITH COAST GUARD DOCUMENTATION AND COAST GUARD BILL OF SALETHE BOAT IS LOCATED IN ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN AND CANNOT BE VIEWEDSHIPPING OR TRANSPORTSHIPPING IS THERESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER.PLEASE SEEK YOUR TRANSPORTATION SOURCE AND SECURE YOUR QUOTES BEFORE BIDDINGPAYMENTS INSTRUCTIONSTHE PURCHASE HANDLING AND DOCUMENTATION FEE IS NOT REFUNDABLE, AND MUST BE MADE THRU PAYPAL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE AUCTION CLOSE. THE FINAL PURCHASE PRICE MUST BE PAID WITHIN 3 DAYS OF AUCTION CLOSE.CALL BRIAN WITH QUESTIONSREGARDING VESSEL ATPH# phone