Chris Craft

1963 20' Thompson by Chris Craft Sea-V lapstrake vintage inboard wooden boat and trailer.

Clean title and current registration in Minnesota. The hull ID is TUCZ 20 3528Exterior

Stripped, sanded, caulked, primed and repainted navy blue on top row, and white below. Below the water line was professionally stripped, refinished, and painted with anti-fouling blue paint. The bottom of the hull has also been coated with fiberglass to increase rigidity. Transom has been stripped, sanded, stained and varnished. Rear corner of the boat was rebuilt above the water line due to some rotted wood.

Engine and Prop

Original Ford 221 cubic Inch Interceptor 140 H.P 4-cycle V8. Originally spec'd to 40 MPH.

2 barrel carburetor has ben professionally rebuilt with an electric choke added. Recently changed oil, oil filter, and plugs. Removed and cleaned fuel tank, replaced fuel pump, carb and inline filters, and added a water separator. Professionally rebuild alternator/generator and regulator. New Battery. Starts easily and runs great.

Original Eaton outdrive. Outdrive rotates 360% for beaching and trailering. Outdrive has been re-lubed and painted.

Instruments & Lighting

All instruments and lighting works with the exception of the Tach and voltage meter. Has a swivel spotlight, and a under bow light.

Interior

Woodwork has been re-stained and varnished. New carpet with new vinyl underlayment. Access doors have been rebuilt with new wood. Plywood under helm has been replaced. Side walls have been replaced.

Trailer

Shore Liner shallow launch trailer. It has been sandblasted, undercoated with Por-15, and Epoxy painted. New trailer lighting has been installed. Repacked wheel bearings. Replaced spare tire. New winch rope. Has hydraulic safety break, but currently not working.

Other

Includes brand new Classic Accessories cover; collapsible, removable awning. I also have left over paint, stain, and varnish that will go with the boat. New bilge pump and siphon valve. Also includes 6 life vests, rope ladder, fire extinguisher, throwable flotation device, emergency flag, dock ropes, anchor & rope, extra prop. We are selling because we no longer have room or time for this classic.Additional photos available upon request.