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20 Feet 1956 Chris Craft Continental
20 Feet 1956 Chris Craft Continental
$37,900 (USD)
Boat ID: 42839
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Originally delivered to the L.S. Aero Chris Craft dealership at Bemus Point, Lake Chautauqua, New York, this Continental remained in the ownership of lake residents until purchased and brought to the present owner in Ohio. The boat completed a 4-year Danenberg restoration in 2009 including: 3-M 5200 bottom, Side planks and topside deck replacement New framing, Installation of a “period correct” Chris Craft marinized 283ci, 185hp engine Gage refurbishment by Clausen Gauges, Stainless Steel gas tank Complete upholstery change, New alligator upholstery trim, Custom bow storage cover and door, Steering wheel restoration, New engine box, Stern-pole rebuild, Custom Loadmaster trailer, All brightwork rechromed, New flags. Recent upgrades include, Engine rebuild (2023), Removed heads, milled, and installed new gaskets, New push rod and valve spring, New freeze plugs, Lapped all valves, New valve guides, Removed Exhaust manifolds, Magna fluxed, boiled out, repainted, New plugs, Water pump rebuild, New hoses throughout, New battery, Engine decals and paint Oil and filter, New trailer battery (2022), Trailer “Snug-up wench” stand, New water-line cover (2023), Spare tire cover,Load Guides, Loadmaster (2015). This boat has 47.6 hours since the Danenberg restoration and has only been used at shows and stored inside. It was ordered from the factory with a Holiday style windshield and as a “blond delete” finish, which it retains today. There are 21 DVD’s documenting the restoration and complete detailed reports of the restoration “step-by-step” process that go with the boat.