1957 Chris craft Futura sports express Express cruiser in Northfield, NJ

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1957 CHRIS CRAFT FUTURA SPORTS EXPRESS, **** CHRIS-CRAFT FUTURA SPORTS EXPRESS
Year: 1957
Current Price: US$ 795,000
Located in Port Huron, MI
Hull Material: Wood
Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Gas

One of the most exquisitely restored classic yachts on the market, the ultra rare "Black Beauty" is the only Futura of 118 built that left the factory with a black hull. Custom built for the son of a Chris-Craft dealer, the Futura has design features that set the standard for years to follow, including a rakish, convex-curve clipper bow, a low-profile cabin, a prominent visor, and magnificent teak tecks and cockpit sole. No expense spared during a 16 year complete professional restoration of the entire boat including all planks and fasteners, all hardware, all electrical, all glass, new fuel tanks and exhaust, new Crusader engines w/Velvet Drive gearboxes, custom galley & head, canvas, and stunning refinished teak decks and mahogany trim. A very rare ownership opportunity, a one-of-a-kind boat for the very discerning collector or classic yacht enthusiast. Reasonable offers considered. Great megayacht tender!

Builder: Chris-Craft Designer: Chris-Craft
Dimensions:
LOA: 33' Beam: 10' 10" Displacement: 10,500 Draft: 3
Engines:
Engine(s): Crusader Engine(s) HP: 350 Engine Model: 454
Hours: 450 Cruising Speed: 25 knts Max Speed: 35 knots
Tankage:
Fuel: 168 Water: 25

Accomodations:
Accommodations: Forward cabin and convertible dinette comfortably sleeps four. Custom built galley and head. Beautifully restored teak decks and cockpit sole with stunning mahogany interior.

Mechanical Equipment:
Electrical/Mechanical Complete New Electrical System Stewart Warner Gauges Fireboy Halon System Twin Crusader 454 350hp Engines Velvet Drive Transmission

Galley:
Galley Fridge Wash Basin

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Electronics/Navigation Garmin GPS VHF Radio Dual Electric Trumpets

Deck and Hull Equipment:
Deck/Hull Double-Planked Bottom 7/8" Batten-Seamed 5/8" Hull Sides Helm and Companion Seats Cockpit Scuppers Instruments - Ammeter, Oil, Tach, Temperature Ventilating Windshield Pedastal Type Throttle Controls Hynautic Steering Dual 84 gal Stainless Fuel Tanks New Gauges and Instrumentation New Stainless Exhaust System SS Rails High Gloss Epoxy Varnish Bright Work High Gloss Teak & Holly Floors Anchor Re-finished Teak Decks Mahogany Trim Black Epoxy Hull Sides All New Glass New Canvas with Drop Curtains Custom Cabin New Water Heater Wide Walk Around Decks Mast and Yardarm

Additional Equipment:
Broker's Comments Featured on the cover of the Fall 2007 Brass Bell, publication of the Chris-Craft Antique Boating Club, the Black Beauty is the result of one families pursuit of a dream, and an obsessive pursuit of perfection. Serious inquiries only please. Owner will consider reasonable offers. Charles Burnside (609)-641-2699 ext 14 or Cell # (609)-743-7607
Contact Professional Boat Sales Service & Storage
125 Margate Blvd. # 1
Northfield, NJ 08225 USA
Office: (609)-641-2699
Fax: (609)-641-2761
Email: Charles@ProfessionalBoatSales.com

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.