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1949 Chris Craft Double cabin convertable

Estimated price for orientation: 50 000 $

Category: Cruisers
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Description
Condition: Used Year: 1969
Use: Salt Water Make: Columbia
Engine Type: Inboard Length (feet): 36
Engine Make: Perkins Beam (feet): 10.5
Primary Fuel Type: Diesel Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Capacity: 21 - 30 Gallons Rigging: Sloop
Hull ID Number: 178 Keel: Fixed
For Sale By: Private Seller


We purchased INDEPENDENCE in November 2016 for our winter vacations, now our vacation is almost over we have to sell the boat...The boat was at Harbor Square marina in Merritt island for about 20 years and not mooving for the last 7 years.We hauled her out in Harbortown marina and after a few weeks of cleaning and fixing on January 1 2017 we left Merritt Island for Key west...We took 5 weeks sailing, fishing and snorkling to key west and back to Marathon where the boat is presently located at Boot key harbor City Marina , 800 35th St Ocean, Marathon, FL 33050 , we are living on the boat and paying for the dinghy dock  225$/month , this include :- Access to a workshop - Access to a computer lab and library- Wifi - Parking for one vehicle - (Clean)Showers and restrooms - Laundry Room- BikesThe marina is greatly located and have a great boating community that count over 300 members , we encourage you to look it up on google.If you are thinking about visiting the Florida Keys it is a good place to start from, for live aboard is one of the best place...The engine Perkins 4-108 , very low hours since rebuilt , runs perfectly.2 new marine batteries. Standing rigging in good condition.2 burners propane stove with oven .Water pressure, ice box, 30 amp shore power.Anchor plow 35lbs 50 foot of good chain and 100 foot of good rope,Sails are in fair condition with few patches and stains 1 storm jib 1 medium size jib and 1 main sail.Sail cover needs repair or replace.Stainless steel bracket for outboard engine up to 25 HP . Brand new GPS Garmin EchoMap Chirp 44dv New hand VHF 160.New bimini top.We replaced the old cushions ( that needs to be recover )  by brand new Hamptonbay rapid dry cushions that need a little ajustement New holding tank as been installed.2 coats of bottom paint has been done , no blisters and no soft spots .Deck has been painted with an epoxy paint.This boat is in overall good condition, almost 50 years old.You like to take a look at her email me for an appointment.The boat is sold in as is where is conditions...Thanks for lookingReggie:-)