Chris Craft Sea Skiff

NO RESERVE!This rare, 1954 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff is the actual boat that was shown by Chris-Craft at the 1954 New York Boat show. A meticulous full restoration, completed in June 2019, makes this first model year of the popular lapstrake Sea Skiff ready to go. There are very few of these boats to be found from 1954, the first model year, and especially rare to be found fully restored and in show condition. This is hull #22, and was built at the Cadillac Michigan plant.The fully restored Chris Craft K 95 hp motor has approx 12 hours on it since it's restoration.Professional Chris Craft experienced restoration specialists invested 2 years to restore the boat throughout. All receipts from the restoration are available. Completed in June of 2019 to like new, at Holiday Harbor Marina including new transom, deck, bottom refastened, sealed and 4 coats of copper bronze. A beautiful varnish finish, and proper marine paint, 100% restored gages, chrome, engine, cloth wiring, custom cushions, and a custom cover.Note the Rear Steering lever near the aft seat. This unique factory-installed option provides the driver with teh ability to leave the helm and steer the boat from the back of the boat. Thi control when working or fishing from the stern. Trailer Included. A brand new and custom-built to fit the boat.The one-owner boat was lightly used by its original farmer/fisherman owner. Last registered in 1972 she was found in a barn in the Adirondacks. Soft riding, stable, and perfect for those looking for a beautiful, practical, Chris Craft in a condition rarely found in boats of this vintage. Her name, Gemelli, which means "twins" in Italian, and due to our twins recent arrival to our family, that is the reason she is for sale.