FS: Chris Craft 23 aft-cabin cruiser in Ohio $5900 Negotia..

FS: Chris Craft 23 aft-cabin cruiser in Ohio $5900 Negotiable

For more information and pictures visit:

www.geocities.com/disenchanted_evening/ChrisCraft.html

At only 23 ft, the Scorpion 232AC is primarily designed for cruising and
overnighting, offering more ammenities and a higher trim level than boats
of comparable size.     Her 260HP V8 (less than 400 hours) brings her on
plane quickly with plenty of power to spare.    Based on the my ownership
experience with only one other I/O powered boat, I think she rides a
little harsh in chop, but handles quite well in docking maneuvers, even
for a novice like myself.    I don't know what her fuel economy is but on
my longest trip on Lake Erie from Rocky River to Sandusky (50 miles) , I
believed she burned less than 25 gallons of fuel in 1-2 foot waves as I
cruised at 28-30mph.

The boat is in pretty good condition for its age.   I am only the third
owner  as of 10/2002.   The second owner used the boat sparingly before
properly winterizing storing the vessel indoors for over twelve years.  
The engine has less than 350 hours and runs beautifully.  The hull,
exterior decking, and upholstery are in very good condition with only
minor scratches and a very small rip to the passengers lounge seat. The
cabin interior is in very good condition, with no rips. 

The boat is needs nothing, and is ready to use upon spring commisioning,
but she could use some TLC to realize her full potential.    For example,
there is at least one cabin leak to find and seal up (when it rains
heavily).   The interior cushions could use cleaning.   The hull and
topsides could use some reconditioning to remove the weathering on the
gelcoat.   Framing needs to be purchased for the cockpit enclosure.  A
fixed snap here or there.  Possible canvas window covers.  The gimbal
bearing and outdrive u-joints are due for lubrication.   Sticky
companionway door. These are non-critical things I will be addressing
this season as I commission and use the boat while she is offered for
sale.

NADA lists a lesser equipped Chris Craft 232AC for $6180.00 average
retail.    The BUC book list this model at $5550.00 to $6350.00 for a boat
without options in only average condition.   My asking price of $5900.00
for the boat alone, with the extras listed on the web site. A trailer can
be negotiated with the boat purchase.

Before I adress these issues, I will be VERY FLEXIBLE ON MY ASKING PRICE.
I have purchased a larger vessel, which would be more suitable for the
type of cruising I like to do, and would just as soon not have to deal
with boath boats.  Obviously, as I address these issues I will
become more firm on what I consider to be a very resonable asking price
for a boat in better condition and lower hours than most boats her age.

Interested parties can contact me at my email address:

sailbad_d_sinner.DeleteThis@hotmail.com or via phone at : 216-849-8468.

Please leave a message regarding the boat with your name and an
appropriate time to return your call if I am unavailable. For ANY interested
party I will make myself available to show the boat and am willing to offer
a sea trial to serious buyers once she is re-commissioned for the 2004
season.

Thanks for your interest.

Bob Dimond