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1960 Chris-Craft 23' 7.01 m Sea Skiff


$ 21,737 USD

This is a beautifully restored and lovingly maintained 1960 Chris-Craft 23 Sea Skiff. This wooden classic offers a nod to the past that serves as a gloriously stylish day cruiser. We absolutely love her classic lines, large rectangular wood incased windshields, and oversized captain seats. Her above

Flag of Registry: Canada PDF

Vessel ID# 2809637 Last Updated: 03-07-2024 17:15:30

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.


CPYB

Grant and Patricia Bowlby

Yacht Broker

491 1000 Island Parkway

Lansdowne ON K0E 1L0 Canada

1-613-331-5944


Specifications

In Stock: Yes

LOA: 24' (7.32 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1960

Beam: 8' 3''

Draft Max: 2'

Cabins: 1

Double Berths: 1

Heads: 1

Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Deep Vee

Photos

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.

Grant and Patricia Bowlby

For more information about this yacht please contact Grant and Patricia Bowlby
We look forward to working with you!

CPYB

Grant and Patricia Bowlby

Yacht Broker

491 1000 Island Parkway

Lansdowne ON K0E 1L0 Canada

1-613-331-5944


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