Looking for some Chris Craft advice

[OhioPlayer]

I tried this in the Chris Craft forum without much response. Hope for better here.

I am looking for a Chris Craft that can handle Lake Erie, sleep 4, and has a fairly spacious deck. I would prefer a wood hull, 32-38'. I plan to dock this boat in the Cleveland area.

I had a boat picked out on the West coast, but shipping was more of an issue than I thought it would be.

Where is the best place to start searching? How do I hire a reputable person to survey the boat? Can I get something decent for $25K give or take?

Thanks

 

[marine4003]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

Google " wood boat" look on e-bay...craigslist,,,come on man, you can find anything if you look....

 

[smclear]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

Check out these guys. They are extremely knowlegeable re: the older wooden boats. I love going to their showroom, it makes me feel like a kid in a candy store.

http://www.antiqueboat.com/

 

[tmh]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

I'm sure you can find someone to survey a boat near Cleveland.

Here's one that fits what you want and looks sweet! Not too expensive either.

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/1968-CHRIS-CRAFT-35-FT-Sea-Skiff-(Beautiful-Classic!)-95141234

keep us posted what you find - classy boats!

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

Look in Michigan. There are several of these boats for sale on craigslist all the time....some are ready to use others are project boats.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

Have you checked out the Port Clinton and Marble Head area? Lots of brokers and boats in that area.

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

Any reason it needs to be wood?

Here's one that could be a really good bargain...or a really big project.

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/1193715613.html

Here's a nice fiberglass one....a little over your price point though.

http://nmi.craigslist.org/boa/1214365607.html

Another wood one that could be a great deal. It is a little smaller than you are looking for...but, it looks pretty nice.

http://nmi.craigslist.org/boa/1180565017.html

 

[RotaryRacer]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

This one isn't a Chris Craft, however, it is also a potentially good deal.

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/boa/1214136222.html

 

[OhioPlayer]

Re: Looking for some Chris Craft advice

Thanks for the help. I am going to look into the boats on those links. I'll let you know how I make out.