![]() ![]() If you're looking at this 1956 Constellation you are one step closer to owning and preserving a piece of boating history. Own a piece of Boating History - 1956 Chris Craft Constellation Hull has been treated with high-tech polymers. She's very easy to maneuver in a crowded marina. This conversion was done by most owners.Īccording to the seller, this made the boat one of the best slow-speed maneuvering boats he had ever driven given its large twin screws, engines with ample torque at idle, large twin rudders placed directly aft of the props and Paragon transmissions. The "Crash I matic" was an optional upgrade and proved to be a terrible system. The Chris O Matic electro-hydraulic shifting system was removed and a lever rod and bell crank system was installed. Interior wood has been refinished and is in very good condition. The Chris-Craft Hercules flathead engines well maintained Reason for selling is owner unable to use. She has her original Chris Craft 6 cylinder KBL engine. She has beautiful bright chrome touches from bow to stern and black alligator accents in the cockpit, which adds to this vintage beauty's coolness factor! ![]() ![]() She has two sizeable eye-catching bench seats that make a statement with red, black, and white upholstery. The molded Corvette style windshield set off the fifties style the cockpit features all the original gauges and steering wheel, which adds to the visual impact of this great-looking classic boat. The classic Chris Craft mahogany boats are known for their quality they were crafted with meticulous detail by the most skilled carpenters in the business.Ĭhris Craft built the Capri from 1955-1958, and they made less than 800 of this popular model. More than any other brand, Chris Craft is responsible for America's love and romance with boats. Many classic movies, like On Golden Pond, include Chris Craft mahogany boats. The Chris Craft boat company dates back to 1874 and continues today. Imagine the looks of love you will get every day on the water in this beautiful 1956 Chris Craft Capri her classic lines and beautiful two-tone blonde and red mahogany woods are sure to catch the eyes of all who see her. With a bit of love, this girl could be ready for a magazine cover!Ĭheck Out This Beautiful 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19' Runabout! It is time for a new owner to get her back on the water and let her live again. This runabout has been stored with her boat cover on and hasn't seen the water for many years. The chrome hardware and chrome accents still look great, but they will gleam after a good clean and polish.Īll specs should be verified by the new Buyer during the The bench seat upholstery was updated appx 2008, and the alligator trim is in excellent condition. The gages are clear and easy to read, the owner believes they are still functional. There is an area of wood damage on the starboard gunnel that needs to be repaired. The varnish on the two-tone mahogany deck and hull still shine. The current owner purchase her in 1975 from the original owner.Īs good as she looks, she has not been detailed. This girl looks impressive at sixty-five years old! ![]()
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