Chris Craft 52 Constellation
- Boat REF# · 343235
- LOA · 15.85m
- Year · 1967
- Construction · Wood carvel
- Underwater profile · semi-displacement
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 2 x Diesel 160hp, General Motors 6-71 Detroit (1967)
- Lying · Bellevue, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Extra Details
| Designer | Chris-Craft |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chris-Craft |
| Lying | Bellevue, WA USA - Shown by Appointment |
| Fuel capacity | 1,818.2 ltr (400.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 909.1 ltr (200.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 340.9 ltr (75.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Diesel 160hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | General Motors 6-71 Detroit (1967) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 1279 engine2= 1146 |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 10 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 14 knots |
Pre-wired for a generator. Engines are naturally aspirated and are thought to develop about 150 to 160 HP. It starts easily and runs smooth. Low hours are attributed to the boat having been used as a live aboard for many years.
Engines have new alternators 2-32 volt and 1-12 volt. All external oil tubes on both engines were replaced within the last 1 1/2 year. Batteries all replaced in 2024. Wiring within the boat replaced about six years ago. University Yacht Services in Seattle has been maintaining and updating this boat for more than 15 years with most significant upgrades done within the last year and a half.
There are 12 new batteries, 6-8 volt make up the 32 volt start batteries plus 6-12 volt for house batteries. 2500 watt inverter.
Fuel consumption has never been measured.
Dimensions
| LOA | 15.85m |
|---|---|
| LOD | 15.85m |
| Beam | 4.32m |
| Draft Max | 1.12m |
| Displacement | 19,051kg (42,007.2lbs) |
| Headroom | 1.93m |
| Storage | On marina |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 12 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood carvel |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | semi-displacement |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Over all length for moorage is about 54 feet. Wood carvel construction with recent shipwright repairs done by University Yacht Services, Seattle.
In the last year and a half the hull has been re-fastened below the waterline, the swim platform rebuilt, deck and house sealed from potential leaks. The raised aft deck has a hard top and new surrounds made from acrylic and is enclosed completely. New paint on the entire boat makes this very beautiful vessel sparkle. New 75 gallon holding tank.
Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 4 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 3 heads (Electric) |
Doors on both sides at the aft end of the side decks allow you to enter a mostly enclosed aft deck or bridge deck area with nicely appointed table and chairs. Forward of this is the helm with a bar cabinet to port.
Forward and starboard is the companionway into the saloon where you step down about 3 steps to a lovely open interior. The carpets are new throughout the boat and still have the protective masking film covering them.
The saloon is modestly appointed with a love seat and a couple of chairs accompanied by tables and lamps. Again, the carpeting in this room is new and still covered with protective masking film.
Forward the galley is down a couple steps with a table and benches to starboard, new fridge and freezer to port in the galley. Forward of this is a head on port and two single bunk like berths in the forward stateroom.
From the aft end of the saloon you step down to a hallway leading aft with a head to starboard across from which is a center stateroom with two single beds. Behind that is the full width master stateroom with queen size berth and head shared with Guest cabin. All mattresses in the cabins are new. All heads are new electric.
Heat is supplied by electric "Cadet Style" units in each cabin. With the generator having been removed these will need a shore power connection in order to work.
3 burner Electric cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Bar Sink | |
| Microwave |
Doors on both sides at the aft end of the side decks allow you to enter a mostly enclosed aft deck or bridge deck area with nicely appointed table and chairs. Forward of this is the helm with a bar cabinet to port.
Forward and starboard is the companionway into the saloon where you step down about 3 steps to a lovely open interior. The carpets are new throughout the boat and still have the protective masking film covering them.
The saloon is modestly appointed with a love seat and a couple of chairs accompanied by tables and lamps. Again, the carpeting in this room is new and still covered with protective masking film.
Forward the galley is down a couple steps with a table and benches to starboard, new fridge and freezer to port in the galley. Forward of this is a head on port and two single bunk like berths in the forward stateroom.
From the aft end of the saloon you step down to a hallway leading aft with a head to starboard across from which is a center stateroom with two single beds. Behind that is the full width master stateroom with queen size berth and head shared with Guest cabin. All mattresses in the cabins are new. All heads are new electric.
Heat is supplied by electric "Cadet Style" units in each cabin. With the generator having been removed these will need a shore power connection in order to work.
3 burner Electric cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder |
Electric Simpson Lawrence windlass
1 anchors
(Bruce Style)
60.96m of chain
45.72m of warp
Foredeck has two large equipment boxes recently rebuilt and varnished with padded seating on top. The forward part of the cabin has cushioned seating all the way across the cabin top. Varnished caprails on the deck make this exterior deck area very attractive.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Limited navigation electronics with a newer Garmin Chart Plotter. Danforth White Tower style compass. Wesmar Digital depth Sounder, Raytheon Loudhailer.
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Searchlight | |
| Horn |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 Electric)
Spare anchor, Flare Kit, 2 extra propellers and propeller shafts, new swim ladder on swim platform and boarding steps and a new set of life jackets.
Broker's Comments
The beautifully re-modeled interior of this 52 Chris-Craft Constellation can only be described as "stunning". An entirely new galley with modern appointments, a contemporary saloon complete with new carpets throughout, and an aft master cabin reminiscent of a luxury hotel studio are just a few of the many contemporary amenities aboard. She has a lovely wet bar and well-appointed bridge deck. Chris-Craft Constellation...the name alone epitomizes the highest achievements of American motor yacht building.
Recent investments totaling over $80,000 have made this vessel a remarkably beautiful example of a timeless and popular cruising platform.
The covered slip at Newport Yacht Basin could be available until April 2026 after which new location will need to be found.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.