1960 Chris-Craft 23'
1960 Chris-Craft 23'
Description
The Sea Skiff lineup of boats with clinker-built, lapstrake, round-chine planking was Chris-Crafts attempt to capture its share of the Lyman Boat Works sales success. Lyman became well-known for this process after building about 5000 boats in 1955. Sadly, in 1962, Chris-Craft started to make these boats with aluminum-framed windshields which, in our opinion, detracts from their classic appearance.
The owner has replaced some of the bottom boards within the last 5 years as necessary and the engine was rebuilt in 2006. The owner has his own boatbuilding business so he is very well-qualified to work on and rebuild boats such as these.
This Chris-Craft 23 Sea Skiff is a real head-turner and will be an absolute delight to own and take on sunset cruises.
Specifications
Yes
23' " (7.01 Meters)
Power - Used
1960
8' 3"
1
1
1
Gas/Petrol
Fiberglass
Deep Vee
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: GMC
- Engine Model: 350 cid
- Engine Year: 1984
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 300.00
- Power KW: 223.71
- Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Full Details
Notes on the engine from the Owner
The cylinder block is a one-over 350 cid V8. The marine conversion is original to the boat with a couple of minor differences. The carburetor is an 80s version of the original so it has an electric choke and this is a great improvement.
When I built the engine, I did so at a Kingston, Ontario machine shop which was well-known for classic custom race and marine engines. The objective was not to create massive horsepower but to create an engine that is well balanced, smooth and efficient.
The components for the short block (block, crank, connecting rods and pistons) were sent to a specialty shop to be line-honed, balanced and assemble. The block was then fitted with a slightly longer duration cam and top-of-the-line GM off-road cylinders head of cast iron. These heads use valves which are wider than stock (2.02). A breaker less electronic ignition kit was fitted. The result is an engine that spins and breathes very easily.
As a bit of a lark, while in the machine shop, I used a computer-driven milling machine and my laptop. As a result, my exhaust manifolds are engraved with a play on my family name WALLSCRAFT.
General Equipment
Anchor: Danforth
Anchor Rode: 50 feet
Batteries: 1
Bilge Blower
Bilge Pumps: 1 Electric and 1 Manual
Boarding Ladder
Carpet in Cockpit
Fenders: 4
Head: Porta-Potty
Swim Platform
Trim Tabs
Safety Equipment
Boat Hook
Fire Extinguisher
Horn
Life Ring
Life Jackets: 2
Canvas Info
Colour: Sky Blue
Bimini
Flybridge Enclosure
Helm Cover
Slantback Enclosure
Windshield Cover
Hatch Cover
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Grant and Patricia Bowlby.
For more information about this yacht,
please contact Grant and Patricia Bowlby.
We look
forward to working with you!
Grant and Patricia Bowlby
Yacht Broker
491 1000 Island Parkway
Lansdowne ON K0E 1L0 Canada
1-613-659-3344