![]() All new mahogany bottom, transom frames were followed by a 2-ply 5200 bottom and transom and 2 coats of epoxy bottom paint. ![]() My Chris-Craft arrived at Dockside Boatworks in Easton, MD in Nov 2017 to begin a total restoration of the hull. Interior gunwale trim added made from mahogany Seats reupholstered in off-white “to match decks”Ĭeiling boards reupholstered in off-white “to match decks” Rebuilt Chevrolet 327 – 2 hours on rebuild Large bow flare makes great for rough water In storage now but available for showings with notice.Īll original chrome included in decent condition This boat must be seen to truly appreciate. Boat has a clean Ohio title and current Michigan registration until 2023. The boat has just finished a multiyear restoration and is now ready to be enjoyed. This 1966 Chris Craft Sea Skiff is 1 of 80 produced by Chris Craft in collaboration with Thompson Boats. The twin engines make docking and maneuvering easy in tight spots - along with making the skipper look like a true professional! "Twin Spin" makes Riva owners envious and is now looking for a new home and custodian to take it into the future.ġ966 Chris Craft Sea Skiff Sportsman 20’ (Fiberglass) Making this boat even rarer and more sought after are its powerful twin MCL 175hp engines, which make cruising at 30 knots a breeze and achieving 40+ knots with ease as the engines purr in synchronization. Since that time the boat has done less than 200 hours and has been kept and cared for as part of my collection. The work was commissioned and finished by Grand Craft in Holland, Michigan, one of the leading boat builders of mahogany boats in the USA with a reputation second to none. "Twin Spin" was completely restored in Holland, Michigan around 2006, where the bottom was encased with a West Bottom system along with all the other bright work, engines, etc., being brought up to show standard. They are all are still on the boat today. Some of the special order items from the factory which make this boat a standout are its full length instrument panel from port to starboard, with glove compartment and door, throttles together on port side of the steering wheel, hatch in the forward deck, amongst a number of other special order items as per the original equipment record from Chris-Craft. The boat is mostly original as per the original hull card. The price he paid in 1955 was around $9,000, which equates to the price of an average house, or four new Chevrolet Bel Airs at that time. Clayton Stubbs who was one of the wealthiest residents in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and could afford to purchase one of the first three Chris-Craft Continentals made with many special order items from the factory. "Twin Spin" was originally called "Allegro" by its initial purchaser, Dr. "Twin Spin" is hull #3 out of the 48 26-foot Continentals made by Chris-Craft in 1956 and only 82 of these big utilities ever made by Chris-Craft between 19. We have used the boat every year including this summer. If it sits more than a few days, it usually requires priming some gas directly into the carb, but after ignition it runs fine and will re-start without issue. Some cushion covers are ripped, but useable (filling is not falling out). There are a couple of floor and/or floor support pieces that could be replaced where the wood is starting to deteriorate, but we use it as-is now with no immediate problems. The bottom is ok but could probably use some caulking and sealing in places, particularly where it meets the transom. The boat appears to be structurally sound in general. The trailer was purchased in 2016 and has been used sparingly. It handles waves extremely well, including running through wake-surf boat wakes at speed. It holds 10-12 comfortably as it has a 10-ft beam. There is no speedometer so I can't tell you how fast it goes. ![]() The engine runs well and it cruises along pretty well when it gets up on plane. We also had the carb and starter rebuilt and a new fuel pump installed. We invested in a complete strip down to the wood and repaint of the lap strake sides and a stain and varnish refinishing of the transom (although the transom finish is starting to weather). We have it on a lift in Lake Minnetonka in the summer and it is stored indoors in the winter. Essentially, he created a large open boat for day cruising, which is exactly how we have enjoyed it for the last several years. A previous owner removed the original cuddy, but as you can see from the pictures, it does not look chopped up. The seller also claimed that work exceeding $18,000 had been done, but there were no details about that work. The records indicate that the engine is a 327 with 210 horsepower. The information we received from the seller indicates that it was originally delivered in 1968 to Minnetonka Boat Works in Wayzata, MN. We purchased the boat in September, 2015 and have been using it each summer since then.
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