Survey
| Bill Mullin A.M.S. of Boatcheck Marine Surveyors performed the survey on board Independence. |
Bill Mullin |
At the request of Thomas J. Kenny a Condition and
Value Survey was conducted on board the 1961 Chris-Craft Constellation - "Independence" beginning on
10 August and 1 September 2005 at Yank Marine Inc., Tuckahoe, NJ and Sunset
Marina in Margate, NJ. The ships
papers were on board and in order. The Chris-Craft - Hull Identification
Number of CAA 55 008 and
Lloyds & U.S.C.G. number of
286434
was verified.
The Independence is a beautiful work of art. The 1961
Chris-Craft Constellation is one of the biggest and
the best in the Chris-Craft fleet. The vessel is under
restoration and is in remarkable condition."
Survey Report
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Ownership and General Data: |
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Date |
10 August and 1 September 2005 |
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File No. |
901520 |
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Survey Requested By |
Mr. Thomas J. Kenny |
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Survey made at |
Yank Marine Inc., Tuckahoe, NJ in dry-dock; 10 Aug. 2005 ~ 10:00 15:00 While underway to marina; 9 Sep. 2005 ~ 07:30 10:15 At Sunset Marina in Margate, NJ in water 9 Sep. 2005 ~ 11:00 - 13:00 |
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Owner |
Mr. Thomas J. Kenny |
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Address |
XXX |
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Name of Vessel |
"Independence" |
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Port of Registry |
Longport, NJ |
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Year, Make and Model of Vessel |
1961 Chris Craft Constellation |
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Hull Identification Number |
None, vessels construction preceded federal hull numbering regulations of 1973 |
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Builder |
Chris Craft |
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Builders Hull Number |
CAA 55 008 |
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Where Built |
Pompano Beach, Florida |
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Date Built |
November 1960 for model year 1961 |
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Type of Vessel |
Coastal pleasure cruiser, flush deck motor yacht |
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Length (L.O.A.) |
57 6" |
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L.W.L. |
54 |
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Beam |
14 9" |
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Draft |
3 8" |
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Shipping Weight |
45,000 lb. - 22.5 ton |
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Tonnage, Gross |
40 ton |
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Tonnage, Net |
32 ton |
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Bridge Clearance |
14 & 7 |
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Documentation Number |
Lloyds & U.S.C.G. 286434 |
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U.S.C.G. Documented for |
Recreation |
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State Registration Number |
None |
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Propulsion System |
Two V-8 engines |
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Fuel Type |
Diesel |
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Fuel Capacity |
400 Gal. in (2) 200 gallon tanks |
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AC Power |
220 Volt 50 Amps. |
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DC Power |
12 volt and 32 volt |
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Fresh Water Capacity |
125 gallons |
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Intended Use |
Recreational Near Costal Cruising |
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Intended Cruising Area |
New Jersey coastal; Chesapeake Bay and Intracoastal to Virginia and Coastal Florida |
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Is Vessel Ever Let or Chartered |
No |
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Owners Marine Losses during Past Five Years |
None |
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Captains Experience |
Marine background spanning 30+ years |
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Valuation: |
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Original Manufactures List Price (1961) |
$86,890 |
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Estimated Fair Market Value |
$120,000 |
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Estimated Replacement Cost |
$1,100,000 |
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Would This Vessel be a good fire and marine risk |
Yes |
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Hull: |
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Construction |
The vessel is double planked mahogany carvel construction on transverse sawn and steam-bent white oak frames, fastened with bronze screws and bolts. The transom is of mahogany. Planking is fastened to frames, seam battens and to the stem and transom. The planks are set edge to edge to forma smooth hull; it is also seam battened. That is, Chris Craft utilizes a batten over seam on the inside of the hull. Butt blocks are installed As part of the longitudinal system), that are shaped short planks that connect the buts of conventional planks. |
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Hull Type |
The hull is hard chine, modified V, planning type. |
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Hull Material |
Mahogany and White Oak |
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Exterior Hull Condition |
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Above the water line |
The topsides are 6 x ⅞" planks on batten seams. The hull was sighted and was free of fractures and stress cracks. A stainless steel rail is fitted to the mahogany rubrail. |
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Finish |
The finish is roller painted. Paint is holding well. Smooth and fair. Seams are good. |
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Color |
White from boot top to upper spray rail. Dark Blue from upper spray rail to gunwales |
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Below the water line |
The bottom is double planked with 6 x ⅞" longitudinal mahogany planking on top of ½" plywood. The bottom was sighted and was free of fractures and stress cracks. No visible damage observed |
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Finish |
The finish is roller painted with antifouling marine finish. Paint is holding well. Smooth and fair. Seams are good. |
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Color |
Blue |
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Portlights |
11 on each side. Total 22 fitted with fiberglass inserts. The all appear to be the original Algonac Brass Works portlights that were made for Chris Craft. |
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Bulkheads |
4 partial transverse, Ύ marine mahogany plywood |
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Location |
1 forward of galley |
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Stringers |
Main hull stiffness provided by wood longitudinal white oak stringers running from stern to forward bulkhead |
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Stringer Condition |
The stringer system appeared to be well fastened, un-decayed and in sound structural condition. |
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Type of Stem |
White Oak - appears sound. Butt joint between lower stem and forefoot appears tight and secure. |
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Type of Transom |
Mahogany appeared sound. The planking appeared tight to the frames |
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Fastenings |
Fastened with #12 silicon bronze screws. |
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Bilge |
Reasonably clean |
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Keel |
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Type |
Scarf jointed timber |
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Condition |
White oak appeared sound where accessible for inspection. Sighting of keel line revealed no abnormalities |
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Floor Beams, Size and Material |
3 ½ x 1 ½ White oak on 20 centers |
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Limber Holes |
Adequate in size and free of debris |
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Frames |
White oak |
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Framing Size and Material |
White oak, alternating steam-bent and sawn.
Topside main frames above the chine are 1 ½ x 3 ½ on 27 centers.
The sawn main frames are notched to receive 7/8 x 1 Ύ longitudinal
battens that cover the interior side of the plank seams. |
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Garboard |
Appears Adequate |
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Wormshoe |
In tact. Good cosmetic condition |
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Underwater Sections General Condition |
Generally fair and free of corrosion |
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Refastened |
Ongoing since 1998 |
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Hull Ventilation |
Adequate |
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Bilge Ventilation |
Adequate |
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Swim platform |
Teak swim platform with fold down stainless steel boarding ladder. The ladder is fitted with teak treads |
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Deck Construction: |
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Type |
Striped 5 board with caulked seams |
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Material |
Teak |
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Planking |
½ teak over ½ sealed sheathed marine plywood. No splits or other damage, no planks required replacement |
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Caulking |
No deck caulking failure was noted |
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Bungs |
Good condition |
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Cockpit |
Teak |
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Weather Hatches |
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Location |
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Fore deck |
Round 20 cast bronze frame with teak hatch Fitted with safety glass. Hatch has soft rubber seal. It is also used for an emergency exit for the forward guest cabin. |
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Water Intrusion Signs |
No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks |
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General Condition |
Good cosmetic condition |
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Aft deck |
Round 20 cast bronze frame with teak hatch Fitted with safety glass. Hatch has soft rubber seal. It is also used for an emergency exit for the owners cabin. |
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Water Intrusion Signs |
No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks |
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General Condition |
Good cosmetic condition |
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Hull to Deck Joint: |
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Type |
Wood carling fitted to shear, covered with plywood sub decking. |
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Fasteners |
Through-bolt stainless steel nut and bolts on 8 centers |
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Bedding Compound |
Elastic polysulfide |
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Reinforcement |
Fasteners have flat washers in place |
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Deck Fittings: |
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Pulpits, Life Rails & Stanchions |
Fit for intended use. Stainless steel stanchions with varnished mahogany handrails run the perimeter of the fore, side and aft deck. Stanchions and lifelines are secure. Cast bronze bases are through-bolted with stainless steel bolts, backer plates, washers, and lock nuts. The height conform to the 30 32 height standard. The installation method is common for the size and class of vessel. Good cosmetic condition. |
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Toe Rail |
Fit for intended use. 3 varnished mahogany. Good cosmetic condition. |
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Ventilation |
Fit for intended use. 20 round mahogany hatch with safety glass on the fore deck Two chromed cast bronze air scopes located amidships on the caprail supply air to the engine compartment. Good cosmetic condition. |
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Scuppers |
Fit for intended use. Four - 4 scuppers for drainage: 2 amidships - port and starboard. Good cosmetic condition; 2 aft deck - port and starboard. Good cosmetic condition. |
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Discharge |
Discharged overboard |
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Location |
Port & Starboard side hull above the water line |
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Hose |
Series 120 Bilgeflex PVC 1 ½ ID |
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Hose run |
Flows through individual cast bronze through-hull fitting |
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Clamps |
Appears serviceable. Secured with worm screw, stainless steel, band, marine grade fastener. |
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Deck Fittings, Chocks and Cleats |
Fit for intended use. The bow is fitted with a chromed cast bronze bow lead and mahogany Samson post. The side decks are fitted with 2 - 12 chromed cast bronze mid-rail closed chocks and 2 - 10 chromed cast bronze torpedo style cleats. There is a chromed cast bronze Samson Post 6" high and 6' square each side of the aft deck at the stern. All are through-bolted with stainless steel bolts, backing plates, washers and nuts. The installation method is common for the size and class of vessel. Good cosmetic condition. |
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Hawse Pipe |
Fit for intended use. 2 chromed cast bronze 6-1/4" x 4-1/2" oval on bow to feed anchor rode into locker. Good cosmetic condition. |
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Deck-box |
Large storage area beneath cabin house seat on the foredeck |
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Deck Surface |
Teak decking - fore, side and aft |
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Cabin Superstructure: |
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Material |
Panted fiberglass molded cabin top |
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Windows |
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Side |
Large sealed windows on the sides. No sign of water intrusion, wood rot or stress cracks. |
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Windshield |
Three large panel windshield |
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Wipers |
Fit for intended use. Each window fitted with a heavy-duty 12-volt DC electric wiper. Units powered up. |
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Paintwork |
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