FS: Chris Craft 232AC w/trailer in Ohio $7800 Negotiable

FS: Chris Craft 232AC w/trailer in Ohio $7800 Negotiable

For more information and pictures visit:

www.geocities.com/disenchanted_evening/ChrisCraft.html

At only 23 feet, this boat is primarily designed for cruising and
overnighting, offering more ammenities and a higher trim level than boats
of comparable size.     Her 260HP V8 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.   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.   The water system (for kitchen and bathroom
sinks) needs to be looked at (low pressure).    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.

Not including any trailor or extras, 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 $7800.00 is with the extras listed on the
web site, an excellent tandem axle trailer, and  assumes most of the "TLC
items" I've listed were addressed by me, putting the boat in "Above BUC"
to "Bristol" condition (a 20% premium over BUC price). 

Before I adress these issues, I will be VERY FLEXIBLE ON MY ASKING PRICE,
as have my eye on a larger vessel, which would be more suitable for the
type of cruising I like to do.  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.
Since I have a buyer for the trailer, I WILL NEGOTIATE THE PRICE OF THIS
VESSEL WITH OR WITHOUT THE TRAILER.

Interested parties can contact me at my email address:

sailbad_d_sinner.RemoveThis@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


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