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Hello, folks!

I'm looking to buy an exceptionally well cared for, top of the market Chris Craft 500 Constellation. Preferably one east of the Mississippi river. If it is on yachtworld or any corner of the internet I've likely seen it. I'm looking for the Connie that hasn't hit the "main stream" market yet. We plan to live aboard and continue to lovingly upgrade it for many years to come.

If you own one that has been well loved and upgraded over time I would love to speak with you.
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Thank you!
 
Hi Landfall,


Thanks for the feedback! I greatly appreciate it. I have seen that one and was waiting for it to launch. It's my understanding it came out of storage sometime in June. I may go take a look at it soon.


Was there anything in particular that discouraged you from moving forward with it? It'll have to make a 1500+ mile trip from Charlevoix if we decide to move forward and bring it home. Anything you learned about it would be greatly appreciated!



Thanks again!
 
Really just looked at it for nastolgic reasons, grew up on wood connies, but were really more interested in a trawler type. Wife loved the looks of the interior, storage etc. it seems as if the boat has been used as a floating cottage the last few years, short trips with grandkids, but not neglected at all as in so many cases of non use. Fly bridge is wonderful with nice seating and you will no doubt find a few things you want updated but nothing that screams needing to be done before you can move it. Bottom and running gear looked good, no dings, dents or signs of previous damage or neglect. Did I mention the Detroit’s were so clean you could store your white shirts on them? All in all a real comfortable boat.
 
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https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1986/chris-craft-constellation-500-3546626/
You’ve probably seen this one, I looked at it in may and it had the most beautiful engine room I have been in , looked like someone was really on top of changing hoses etc, whole boat was in good shape, just not what we were after.
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That is a nice looking Connie. The later 501s have a bit more space and better layout (and a bigger engine room), but the 500 is hands down the better looking boat. Looks like quite a bit of boat for the price too. Other than those darn Detroits, a 500 Connie would be a great upgrade from something like my boat.
 
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