FS: Chris Craft Scorpion 232AC with or without trailer in OH

Information and pictures at:

http://www.geocities.com/disenchante...hrisCraft.html

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 350 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 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
trailer, 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