FS: Chris Craft Scorpion 232AC with or without trailer $6500 - $8200 O.N.O.

At only 23 feet, this boat is primarily designed* for cruising and overnighting, offering more ammenities and a higher trim level than boats of comparable size.**** Her 260HP V8 brings her on plane quickly with plenty of power to spare.*** Based on the my ownership experience with only one other I/O powered boat, I think she rides a little harsh in chop, but handles quite well in docking maneuvers, even for a novice like myself.*** I don't know what her fuel economy is but on my longest trip on Lake Erie from Rocky River to Sandusky (50 miles) , I believed she burned less than 25 gallons of fuel in 1-2 foot waves as I cruised at 28-30mph.

The boat is in pretty good condition for its age.** I am only the third owner* as of 10/2002.** The second owner used the boat sparingly before properly winterizing storing the vessel indoors for over twelve years.** The engine has less than 300 hours and runs beautifully.* The hull, exterior decking, and upholstery are in very good condition with only minor scratches and a very small rip to the passengers lounge seat. .* The cabin interior is in very good condition, with no rips.*

The boat is in turn-key condition, ready to use upon spring commisioning, but she could use some TLC to realize her full potential.*** For example, there is at least one cabin leak to find and seal up. * The interior cushions could use cleaning.** The hull and topsides could use some reconditioning to remove the weathering on the gelcoat.** Framing needs to be purchased for the cockpit enclosure.* A fixed snap here or there.* Possible canvas window covers.* The gimbal bearing and outdrive u-joints are due for lubrication.** The water system (for sinks) needs to be repaired (low pressure).*** Sticky companionway door.* These are all things I will be addressing this season as I commission and use the boat while she is offered for sale.

Not including any trailor or extras, NADA lists a lesser equipped Chris Craft 232AC for $6180.00 average retail. ** The BUC book list this model* at $5550.00 to $6350.00* for a boat without options in only average condition.** My asking price of $8200.00 is with the extras listed and trailor, and* assumes most of the TLC items listed were addressed by me, putting the boat somewhere between the "above BUC" to "Bristol" condition with a 20% premium over the listed BUC price.** Before I adress these issues* I will be very flexible on my asking price, as have my eye on a larger twin engine vessel, which would be more suitable for the type of cruising I like to do.* Obviously as I address these issues I will become more firm on what I consider to be a very resonable asking price for a boat in better condition and lower hours than most boats her age.

Interested parties can contact me at my email address: or via phone at : 216-849-8468. Please leave a message regarding the boat with your name and an appropriate time to return your call if I am unavailable. For ANY interested party I will make myself available to show the boat and am willing to offer a sea trial to serious buyers once she is re-commissioned for the 2004 season. Thanks for your time.


Bob Dimond


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