For sale is a 1956 mahogany plywood hull Chris Craft Sea Skiff. All the parts and materials need for completion are included. This includes mahogany lumber, mahogany plywood sheets ( 3), paint, varnish, stain, silicon bronze screws, restored to show quality gauges, wiring, engine and transmission controls and many other misc. items. The engine is a 1962 Chevrolet 283 that has been completely rebuilt with new pistons, rings, valves, hydraulic lifters, bearings, cam and all new gaskets and seals. The stock ignition has been upgraded to the Petronix electronic system. New alternator, rebuilt water pump and fuel pump. The original Rochester quadrajet has been rebuilt. The rebuilt engine has excellent oil pressure and compression. The marine cooling system has been flushed and hasn't been used since rebuilding. No water or gas has been thru the engine. I have turned the engine periodically to make sure it was lubricated while sitting. The engine is out of the boat and was never installed. The interior hull was pressure washed multiple times, sealed with Smith's epoxy, seams caulked and painted with bilge kote paint. Prior to cleaning the hull, all the ribs that were questionable were replaced with steam bent clear white oak ribs. They were secured in place with silicon bronze screws. The outside hull has been stripped of old paint, the lap joints caulked and after installing a few more screws in the ribs the holes filled with Famowood sanded and painted. The hull paint is included. The new mahogany for the cheek rails along with the mahogany plywood decking is included. The brightwork is in good shape and ready to be installed. This includes air vents, rope chocks, bow light, step pads, and other items . The trailer is a 18' MTW in like new condition. The tires are in good shape. The trailer would need some minor modification to accept the prop and skeg on this type boat. My health prevents me completing this project and only hope someone with a love of old wooden boats could get it back in the water. I have had this boat stored inside my shop and out of the weather. The is quite a few solid mahogany boards that will be included. These could find many uses in the restoration. I will be glad to answer and questions about this boat along with any other photos anyone may wish to see.
