Chris Craft Constellation

The Constellation was generally considered to be the top of the line

mahogany cruiser offered by Chris-Craft from it's inaugural year,1955,

through 1972, the year the last mahogany cruiser was delivered. The

Constellations were constructed using mahogany planks over oak frames,

and they were fitted for comfort and elegance. There were very few

accessories offered since every imaginable accessory was already

included on these marvelous yachts.

The Promises is a Salon Model featuring double staterooms (Forward and

aft) and a very spacious salon equipped with a modern, though Classic,

amidship galley. Each stateroom has a insuite head, the forward head has

access from the salon, and the aft head is equipped with a full shower.

The Salon models were advertised as sleeping 6, but can easily

accommodate 8 people. and a max of 44 people allowed on board! That would be a Great cocktail party!The aft cabin is located below the command bridge.

A very comfortable aft deck is also an outstanding feature of this

immaculate cruiser. This 1963 Chris Craft 42' Constellation (45' Total)

is in excellent condition, There were only 50 of these ever

produced...This is #15 and I have only been able to find 3 others! This

exact Model was on the Popular "The Fugitive" SHe was considered a Class

Act

it would make an outstanding Live a Board Boat, or long range cruiser. We are currently...

Re-sanded and treating all the decks, rails and trim. King size bed in

the captains quarters, ! 2 Fire places, L shaped couch, NEW! Counters,

New Gelcoat on salon Roof and More. We have put quite a bit

of Money into her and yet...If you look at the pictures...These were

all taken BEFORE the upgrades.

Twin 454 Crusader engines, which run flawless, you can motor this boat with confidence,

Recent repairs and maintenance to engines include

circulating pumps, raw pumps, all service items including spark plugs, oil etc,

The boat was recently motored from Miami to Cape Coral, up the

Intracoastal Waterway , across Lake Okeechobee, and finally the

Caloosahatchee ,

The trip took aprox 3 days and it performed perfectly and burned approx 140 gallons of fuel,.

The cruiser is the typical layout,

Center Salon

forward berth

Master to rear,

both rooms having their own head,

the rear head has a shower

all items on the boat function correctly,

including

Complete Halon system in the engine room

hot water heater

pressure water system

a/c

bilge system

lighting

gauges

the boat also comes with a 4 cylinder generator, which is a hand crank

Kohler (They used in the Army) THis is a great feature as you don't need

batteries to start her.

The boat makes a grand impression, it would be hard pressed to find another in this condition , and it is turn key

The boat will come with 2 spare props and 1 spare prop shaft, as insurance on those long cruises,

She is currently getting her port and starboard side decks sanded and

varnished and the deck at the bow also sanded down and varnished as well

as having custom L shaped couch made, Curtains, and a custom dinette

made. (These Cruisers were never big on interiors back then) I am also

having the counter tops re-done. SHe runs beautiful. As far as Hours...

Not sure. SHe was repowered in late 70's The Generator is a Kohler 4

cylinder and you never have to worry about whether the generator will

start because it doesn't the just the batteries to start. There is a

hand crank! so you will never be stuck without power. I love they way

they handle. She is docked in Sanibel Harbor. Electronics are depth

finder, radio, There was a radar system by Garmin but only the actual

radar remains on the roof

Here's a couple short videos we took on Friday. It was just to view dolphins but you can hear her run. Go to youtube and in the search bar, put in watch?v=xu3Npdb2MvU

and put in watch?v=WJrrEzyZGbY

$34950 or best offer!