1965 Chris Craft Sea Skiff Ranger 24

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

For over a century after its founding by Christopher Columbus Smith in 1874, Chris-Craft was known for building beautiful, high-quality boats in a multitude of sizes. Under the leadership of Smith’s son, Jay Smith, who took the helm in 1927, Chris-Craft became known as the world’s largest builder of mahogany powerboats. 

By the 1950s, the Michigan-based company offered more than 130 different varieties, ranging in length from 17 feet to 65 feet. Among those hand-built, wooden beauties was the practical and popular lapstrake Sea Skiff, a style that uses overlapping planks. 

“Chris-Craft Sea Skiffs feature the famous fast, dry, easy-to-handle ride that comes only with a conventional round-bilge [or smooth-curved] lapstrake design,” a Chris-Craft advertisement read. “Advanced construction features make them stronger than ever before ... You'll find the Chris-Craft Sea Skiff ride cushion-soft even in rough water, yet control is always firm and positive.” 

This original 24-foot 1965 Chris Craft Sea Skiff Ranger has been in the same family since new. It is powered by a 327 cu-in V8 engine that delivers 210 horsepower to a single, central-mounted propeller via direct-drive unit. Almost six decades after it was launched, this hand-built, lapstrake-designed skiff still offers a smooth and comfortable ride, even in rough water. 

Highlights 

• This 24-foot 1965 Chris Craft Sea Skiff Ranger has been owned by the same family since new 

• Powered by original Chris-Craft Marine 327 cu-in V8 engine (No. 707582), with Zenith carburetor, rated at 210 horsepower 

• Original sound-insulated engine box and cover 

• Paragon Hydraulic Reverse Gear 

• Original steering wheel 

• Original chrome hardware 

• Original dashboard gauges: 

  • RPM 

  • Engine temperature 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Amperes 

• Red vinyl padded single seats up front 

• Red vinyl padded bench seat in rear with hideaway storage 

• Original hull plate 

• Engine hour meter shows 666.3 engine hours 

Features 

• Wears Lucky II boat name on the transom  

• Split windshield with foldout windows 

• Traditional right-hand drive 

• Boat compass 

• Horn 

• CB radio 

• Storage and sleeping area with red vinyl padding in bow 

• Sump pump 

• Interstate Marine Deep Cycle battery 

Included 

• Chris-Craft Owner’s Manual 

• Chris-Craft V8 Engine Operators Manual 

• Boat cover 

• Fire extinguisher 

• Life ring 

• Bumper guards 

• Rope 

• Anchor 

• Life jackets 

Known Imperfections 

• Chrome is pitting 

• Trim paint shows some flaking 

• Below deck is worn as expected of a 59-year-old boat 

• Boat cover has been torn and repaired toward the stern 

Additional Notes  

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com

Please note: There is not a trailer included in this sale.