Specifications

General

      Mfg.:                                               Chris-Craft

      Model:                                            Constellation

      Year:                                              1961

      Hull ID No:                                      CAA 55 - 08

      Length:                                           55’

      Beam:                                            14' 9"

      Draft:                                              3’ 8”

      Weight:                                           37,604 lb. - 18.8 ton

      Bridge Clearance                             17' 1"

      Cabin Headroom                              6' 5"

      Color:                                              White & Dark Blue

      Fuel -                                              2 x 200 - 400 Gal

      Cruise Speed:                                 11.5 Knots - (1,800 rpm)

      Top Speed:                                     21 Knots - (2,100 rpm)

      Range:                                           180 Nmi. @ 15 gph at cruising speed

      Sleeps                                            6 - (8 optional)

 

Construction

Longitudinal stringers & transverse frames system

      ½” sub deck

      ½” teak deck

      Deck hardware secured with backing plates

      Hull fastened with Bronze screws

      mahogany carvel planking on white oak frames

 

Safety / Lifesaving

      Buell dual trumpet air horn

      Coast Guard Package

      Fire extinguishers, portable - (5)

      First aid kit

      Fog bell

      Life jackets - (8)

Life ring hook (chromed Bronze) – (2)

      Life ring - (2)

      Navigation lights, Stern Light, Running, Masthead, Anchor Light

9’ Hickory boat polls - (2)

 

Fore Deck

      2 chromed bronze 6-1/4" x 4-1/2" oval hawse pipes

      Access – (2) wing doors with clear acrylic set in finished mahogany frames, secure open and closed

      All 316 stainless steel marine hardware

      Bow rail with safety line

      Chromed bronze bow chocks

      Chromed bronze bow lead

      Grab rail – 316 stainless steel, on cabin top, runs length of cabin

      Hatches - two opening hatches; one forward; one aft

      Seating area - large bow seat

      Varnished mahogany cap rail

      Varnished mahogany handrail

      Varnished mahogany toe rail

 

Side Deck

      30" high - 1" O.D. 316 stainless steel handrail stanchion

      Boarding access - from port or starboard dock

      Drains – (6), bow, amidships and aft - port and starboard

      The side decks are fitted with 4 - 10” chromed bronze torpedo or teardrop style cleats

      The side decks are fitted with 4 - 12” chromed bronze mid-rail closed chocks

 

Aft Deck

      Hatch - provides access to lazarette

      Hardtop - over entire aft deck

      Lights - (4) - overhead, recessed, with exterior-mounted switch

      mahogany transom gate secures closed, chrome hardware

      Stainless (316) steal swim ladder

      teak swim platform

      The aft deck is fitted with 2 - 6" high and 6' square chromed bronze Samson post

      Wet bar – finished mahogany, integral self-draining 316 stainless steel sink, cold water tap, storage cabinet beneath

 

Wheelhouse

      Access panel - to wiring in helm console

      AM & FM Stereo radio with cassette player

      Engine warning lights and buzzer

      Full instrumentation & gauges, lighted

      Gauges - analog; hour meter, tachometer, water temperature, oil pressure, transmission pressure - (1 per engine)

      Helm – chromed Brass Constellation

      Helm & companion seat

      Lights - (1) - courtesy, recessed

      Lights under side decks, 12V - (2)

      Receptacle - 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Stereo speakers - (2)

      Trim tabs - Bennett with controls at the helm station

      Windshield - - (3)

      Windshield wipers - (3) - each window is fitted with a heavy-duty 12-volt DC electric wiper

 

Forward Guest / Crew Cabin

      Air conditioning w/reverse cycle heat

      Carpeting with padding

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Door conceals anchor chain locker access

      Entrance door, mahogany, secures open and closed, stainless steel hardware

      Hanging locker with light

      Lights - (2), overhead, directable for reading

      Mirror on door, full length

      Overhead hatch - ventilation hatch, lockable

      Portlight - (1) - with screen

      Private entrance door

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Storage cabinets - with doors

      Storage drawers - (2) under berth

      Upper & lower berths with 4" mattress

 

Forward Guest Head

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Entrance doors mahogany, secure open and closed, stainless steel hardware

      GFI protected 120-volt duplex outlet receptacle

      Light - overhead

      Linoleum flooring

      Portlight - (1) - with screen

      Private entrance door

      Raritan pedestal toilet

      Robe hooks - (2)

      Shelf - with mahogany sea rail

      Stainless steel sink

      Storage cabinet - with doors

      Almond laminate counter top

      Toilet paper holder – built into vanity cabinet

      Towel bar

      Vanity under counter storage compartment

      Vanity unit with faucet and sink

 

Galley

      Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat

      Engine room access hatches

      Generous storage cabinets and drawers for dishes and utensils

      Glass, dish and cutlery storage

      Lights - (2) - overhead

      Overhead storage

      Portlight - (2) - with screen

      Princess model 3342 - 3 burner smooth top electric built-in range with oven

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Refrigerator full size with freezer

      Single lever faucet with pullout spray

      Stainless steel sink

      Storage cabinets - with doors

      Storage drawers - (4)

      Almond laminate counter top

      teak & Holly sole

      White Cabinetry

 

Dinette

      Bench seats - (2) - with storage beneath

      Portlight - (2) - with screen

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Table - wood top

 

Saloon

      Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat

      Built in cabinets

      Carpeting with padding

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Entrance door, mahogany, secures open and closed, lockable

      Entrance stairway - mahogany, teak treads

      Lights - (4) - overhead, recessed

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Storage cabinet - with doors

 

Aft Guest Cabin

      Air conditioning with reverse cycle heat

      Berth - double

      Carpeting with padding

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Custom mattress

      Entrance door, mahogany, secures open and closed, stainless steel hardware

      Hanging locker with light

      Large storage drawers - (2) under berth

      Lights - (2), overhead, directable for reading

      Mirror on door, full length

      Nightstand mahogany

      Portlight - (3) - with screen

      Private entrance door

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex ground fault protected

      Shelves - (2)

      Storage cabinet

 

Aft Guest Head

      Cabinets 2 shelves inside

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Electric china toilet with holding tank

      Entrance door - mahogany, secures open and closed, stainless steel hardware

      Highly polished stainless steel sink

      Light - overhead, recessed

      Portlight - (1) - with screen

      Private entrance door

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Robe hooks - (2)

      Almond laminate counter top

      Almond laminate upper storage cabinet with mahogany sea rail

      teak & Holly sole

      Toilet paper holder - built into vanity cabinet

      Towel bar

      Vanity under counter storage compartment

      Vanity unit with faucet and sink

 

Master Cabin

      Air conditioning w/reverse cycle heat

      Berth - double

      Carpeting with padding

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Custom mattress

      Dresser drawers - (6) full sized

      Entrance door, mahogany, secures open and closed, stainless steel hardware

      Hanging locker light - (2)

      Hanging locker / Wardrobe - (2)

      Storage drawers - (2) large under berth

      Lights - (3) - directable for reading

      Mirror on door, full length

      Overhead ventilation hatch, lockable

      Portlight - (4) - with screen

      Private entrance door

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Shelves - (2)

      Twin Nautical Lamps

 

Master Head

      Curtains - décor-matched

      Entrance door - mahogany, secures open and closed, stainless steel hardware

      Highly polished stainless steel sink

      Light - overhead, recessed

Overhang storage locker

      Portlight - (1) - with screen

      Private entrance door

      Receptacle, 120-volt duplex, ground, GFCI protected

      Robe hooks - (2)

      Shelf - with mahogany sea rail

      Storage cabinet - with doors

      Almond laminate counter top

      teak & Holly sole

      Toilet - vacuum flush, pedestal

      Toilet paper holder – built into vanity cabinet

      Towel bar

      Vanity unit with faucet and sink

 

Master Head Shower

      Bench seat - integral

      Entrance door - bi-fold, acrylic in aluminum frame, secures open and closed

      Light - overhead, recessed

      Portlight - (1) - with screen

      Single lever hot & cold shower faucet

      Shower head - with wall-mounted holding bracket, removable for use as a hand shower

      Almond laminate walls

 

Electronics & Navigation

      Bendix Auto Pilot

      Raytheon - R20xx Radar

      Raytheon - Ray220 Hailer

      Raytheon - 601 Chart Plotter w/ DGPS 200

      Raytheon - RayData Depth Finder

      Speedometer:  Raytheon RayData

      Spotlight:    Guest 298 spot/flood

      VHF: Raytheon - Ray220

      White - 6” Compass with night light

 

General

      Anodes - zinc, sacrificial

      Anti-fouling bottom paint

      Bronze valves - for all underwater thru-hulls

      Painted boot stripe

      Stainless (316) steel rub rail, solid, over mahogany guardrail

 

Bilge Pump System

      4 – Rule 2,000 G.P.H. bilge pumps with automatic float switch and manual override

      High water bilge alarm at helm station

 

Ground Tackle

2 mahogany fender boards

      4 12” x 30” Polyfoam F5 fenders with 10’ x ½” line

4 NHS automatic fender adjusters

      Anchor line – 1 @ 160’ x ¾; 1 @ 138’ x ¾

      Anchor line locker

      Anchors - 2 – Danford 35H & Viking #50

      Electric anchor windlass:1 - Ideal

      Galvanized chain & 5/8"x300’ nylon rope

      Hawser pipes - (2)

      Mooring Lines - 4 @ 35' – Nylon 2 @ 55' - Nylon

Two 9’ Hickory boat polls. Located outside and under roof overhang on the sides of the wheelhouse