Chris Craft Continental

Chris Craft Continental 18". Still has the Lake Tahoe tag attached (cleared to launch, no invasive species). Original classic interior, steering, and instrumentation. Always kept dry and clean in a hangar, when not on the water. I have most of the historical documentation going back to the 1980's, service records, and many Chris Craft books and manuals. Has a removable Bimini top. Trailer included, but it does not have a spare tire. The jets on the 4-barrel carburetor are set for Lake Tahoes elevation, but can be easily switched for lower elevation lakes.Local Pickup only, but I am not available for delivery and document signing if you purchase it between May 31 and June 6th . Boat is located near Monterey, CA at the Marina Airport (old Fort Ord). The factory spec sheet shows that it is a 1959 model, and first sold in December 1959. But, CA DMV lists it as a 1960 model. DMV's error, not mine.. Probably that was when it was first registered (in 1960).Contact me with any questions. First reasonable Best Offer gets to take this wonderful boat home. If you check under the "Shipping & Payment" tab, next to the "Description" tab (where you are now), you can get an estimate of the cost to ship to your location.It has a Corvette 283 cubic inch V8 in it. It was last in Tahoe in 2012, I believe it is the original engine that came with the boat. I have the original sales equipment list showing 185hp V-8 motor #807204. I have had the engine serviced here in Santa Cruz and in 2012 in Tahoe at the Sierra Boat Company. (The wooden boat gurus). That was also the last time she's been in water. She has been my hangar queen since then. Last few years there wasnt enough water here in California to take it anywhere of interest (except maybe Tahoe). I turn over the engine about once a month, and then, once a year, I soak the bottom in anticipation of taking her out somewhere. I have the prior owner service records, as well as mine, since around 1984. A new propeller and drive shaft were installed by Sierra BC in 2012. A new manifold and carb rebuild was done 2011. As I recall, the tachometer shows only 55 total hours on the engine since new. I have the DMV boat tags through 2019. The boat was updated in the 1980's with the fiberglass bottom overlay upgrade. Basically, that allows you to soak the boat once each season, and then be done. Seals up tight and dry.She is not a show boat, nor an award winner, but just a fun, powerful ride upon the water, or pulling skiers. Eventually,she will need new, modern, upholstery and to be stained and varnished. I bought a new pin-striping kit, just never got the courage or talent to try it. I forgot to say that it comes with a VHF marine handheld radio, and some spares such as searchlight and gauges. Also has two covers, one in pretty good shape, but that needs another coat of waterproofing if youre going to store it outside. The older, other one I keep to use as a template if I ever buy a new cover. It also comes with four (almost new) West Marine life jackets.The engine is strong and roars! I have never had the guts to open it up full throttle, even though the prior owner used it as a ski boat in Lake Beryessa, CA. I do not ski. But it comes with a ski rope and life jackets.