Chris Craft Constellation

For auction we have our 1966 Chris Craft 45' Constellation ( LOA 50)

The "Sea Wagon" is a wonderful project boat. The owner is 86 and cannot do the restoration needed. For many summers up until 2010 it cruised to Montauk and back to Huntington Harbor on Long Island. Attached are photos of her in the water, the later images were taken in September 2012 when the boat was in a shed. The boat is now in a boatyard, as seen in the photos that were taken in April 2013. The Serial or Hull number is CAD.45.0011A. I researched on a Chris Craft site to learn that the "Sea Wagon" was number 11 of 19 made in 1966. It has great potential. Engines only needtune up, and she needs hull work , and cosmetic work as well. Note: nothing has been stripped from this boat, which makes it a Chris Craft lover's dream come true... Interested buyers should make an appointment to see the boat by calling John Masker at phone. It is an unusual opportunity for wood boat enthusiasts.

A partial list: 2 state rooms, 2 heads

Twin Chris Craft 427 engines (300hp each) fresh water-cooled, Paragon gear.

2 Gasoline tanks (Monell Stainless steel 175 gal each).

Generator Kohler 6.5 A-23 (4 cyl gas) year 1973

Galley: Starboard down, 3-burner stove with oven 120V

Stainless steel sink, Frigidaire refrigerator

200-gallon water tank

Lots of equipment, too much to list from Loran, GPS, Furuno radar, Engine sync Aquameter Mod 735 split neon, compass, air-conditioning (3) marine air systems reverse cycle, and much more. The owner loves electronics.

Located in a marina in Halesite, NY. (Huntington area).

LOW RESERVE... AMAZING OPPORTUNITY...

On Aug-17-13 at 07:54:15 PDT, seller added the following information:

To answer many questions, this is from a marine surveyor. This is a wonderful ship, with some work you will be proud to own.

Hull: Bottom:The shape of the bottom of the hull is as built, with no sprung planks that might be indicative of tired fastenings. The seams are open due to the planking drying out, and should be re-caulked with a soft compound that will squeeze out as the planks swell when the boat is launched. The starboard garboard plank is loose and should be refastened. One plank is split on the port side at the stem, just below the waterline. It should be replaced.The worm shoe is falling off at the aft end.

Hull: Sides: On the starboard side, at least six planks are soft and should be replaced. These are all in the aft half of the boat and are easily identified by the peeling paint. The Upper rubrail on the starboard side is also soft and should be replaced. On the port side, there are several soft planks, in the aft half of the boat, around the aft cabin windows and just below the middle rub rail. The upper rub rail is also soft and should have a section replaced. These soft planks appear to be rotting from the inside out, indicating serious leaks in the deck above them. More wood damage can be expected on the inside when the boat is opened up.

Deck: The deck is in poor condition, with open seams between the teak strips and missing plugs over the screws. Water has undoubtedly gotten into the substrata of the deck, which is probably plywood. The deck has some soft areas when walked on, and a dull sound when struck, particularly on the foredeck.

Cabin top and sides: The starboard side of the cabin top is soft. It appears to be plywood with fiberglass over. The section of the cabin side under the main cabin windows is soft in places. The windows have been sealed with calking compound to eliminate leaks. The lower edges of the windshield panels aresoft.

Cabin interior: Leaks are apparent on the inside of the cabin sides, particularly in the aft cabin, where the cabin facing is badly rotted. There is a water puddle on the port berth. There are water stains on the inside of the main cabin sides.

Major structural members:The hull is constructed using a combination of methods. The bottom of the hull is double planked, with plywood on the inside and mahogany planking on the outside. The hull sides are batten seam construction. Frames are double sawn with gussets at the chines.The keel, floor timbers, and frames appear to be in generally good condition, as far as was visible.

Hull: Bottom:The shape of the bottom of the hull is as built, with no sprung planks that might be indicative of tired fastenings. The seams are open due to the planking drying out, and should be re-caulked with a soft compound that will squeeze out as the planks swell when the boat is launched. The starboard garboard plank is loose and should be refastened. One plank is split on the port side at the stem, just below the waterline. It should be replaced.The worm shoe is falling off at the aft end.

Hull: Sides: On the starboard side, at least six planks are soft and should be replaced. These are all in the aft half of the boat and are easily identified by the peeling paint. The Upper rubrail on the starboard side is also soft and should be replaced. On the port side, there are several soft planks, in the aft half of the boat, around the aft cabin windows and just below the middle rub rail. The upper rub rail is also soft and should have a section replaced. These soft planks appear to be rotting from the inside out, indicating serious leaks in the deck above them. More wood damage can be expected on the inside when the boat is opened up.

Deck: The deck is in poor condition, with open seams between the teak strips and missing plugs over the screws. Water has undoubtedly gotten into the substrata of the deck, which is probably plywood. The deck has some soft areas when walked on, and a dull sound when struck, particularly on the foredeck.

Cabin top and sides: The starboard side of the cabin top is soft. It appears to be plywood with fiberglass over. The section of the cabin side under the main cabin windows is soft in places. The windows have been sealed with calking compound to eliminate leaks. The lower edges of the windshield panels aresoft.

Cabin interior: Leaks are apparent on the inside of the cabin sides, particularly in the aft cabin, where the cabin facing is badly rotted. There is a water puddle on the port berth. There are water stains on the inside of the main cabin sides.

Major structural members:The hull is constructed using a combination of methods. The bottom of the hull is double planked, with plywood on the inside and mahogany planking on the outside. The hull sides are batten seam construction. Frames are double sawn with gussets at the chines.The keel, floor timbers, and frames appear to be in generally good condition, as far as was visible.