Description
(BOAT LOCATION: ST. JOSEPH MICHIGAN) LION IN THE SON is a classic Chris-Craft Constellation that has under a major retrofit. Her Philippine mahogany hull was stripped refastened and all original caulking replaced. The Detroit Diesel engines were serviced by the factory electrical system modernized and the twin A/C systems upgraded. This fine old lady is now ready for her next life be it a head-turning cruising boat floating condo or committee boat for yacht club regattas. The boat is entered through either side of the large fully enclosed sundeck. There is a couch two chairs and a table aft in the sundeck which is fully covered by the extended pilothouse roof.. In the center of the sundeck behind the helm is a large wet bar with an icemaker and cabinets & drawers for liquor and chart storage. The helm has a triple wide seat with good 360 visibility. The helm features a mixture of the old and the new electronics. The salon is accessed down several steps from the starboard side of the helm. There is a large new convertible sofa two barrel chairs a beautiful wooden entertainment center beige carpet partially covered by a decrative area rug. Moving forward down several steps is the dinette and galley area. The dinette is to starboard and has two facing yellow vinyl bench seats with a fold-down Formica table. There is parquet floor under the dinette and linoleum on the galley sole. The galley is classic Chris-Craft with all electric appliances and plenty of drawers and cabinets for storing food and dishes. Forward of the galley is the guest cabin with offset upper and lower berths hanging locker and a private head compartment. Aft of the salon down several steps down a starboard side companionway are two staterooms. The first stateroom is for guests and has two athwarship twin berths. The head is across the companionway. The master stateroom is aft with twin berths port and starboard hanging locker and plenty of drawers for storing cloths and ship supplies. Power is provided by twin 350-hp Detroit Diesels with only 2200 original hours. The boat is a must see\" for a buyer looking for a \"classic\" that has been structurally restored and is ready to her next assignment. Owner said bring all offers. For more information about this listing please call Carol Havell (941) 320-2696 Longboat Key/Sarasota email: dreamboats4u@yahoo.com\"
