1956 Chris Craft Constellation Walk-Through Live-Aboard Boat

A walk-through of my vintage 1956 46' Chris Craft Constellation live aboard wooden boat. This is the "before" video, how it looked when I bought this beautiful old yacht. Cant wait to start fixing it up and getting it ready for the sea!
Boat lingo...
When I said stairs, what I really meant was the boarding ladder. 😉
When I said Drive the boat, what I really meant was, piloting the boat 😁
When I said the brains of the business, what I meant to say was, Cockpit or Helm 🤫
When I said bedroom, I meant to say cabin or berth 👌
And the bow bedroom is called a v berth 🍻
The living room is called the salon 👍

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Right after this video upload I found a second toilet, a secret toilet! In boat lingo a toilet is called a head

[@donaldblankenship8057]

A bathroom toilet on any boat is called, "the head."

[@jeffreysearle2996]

Originally that was over the side discharge which outlawed 30 years ago, need to hook it up to a holding if you’re going to use it.

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

Sure would like an update on your Chris Craft,I keep checking to see if you've post anything, starting to wonder if she caught on fire or sunk😄

[@pgnandt]

@@jeffreysearle2996 Under US flag its legal to dump in international waters.

[@jeffreysearle2996]

@@pgnandt no kidding Mr. helper

[@777jones]

A boat like this does not “date,” and will forever be a “tasteful classic.” Well done, my friend.

[@RobotLegJim]

When I was 2nd mechanic at a marina, my boss would always inspect potential trade-ins from the bottom up. Especially wood boats. “It doesn’t matter what’s topside if you don’t like what’s happening below deck.”

[@royalblue2043]

Absolutely. The transom on the woodies need to be sound and can be a deal breaker if they need to be re & we'd.

[@kevinbrooks1104]

She is tired

[@Anne6621]

Cool Yacht and would be nice to see her brought back to life , for 36 years i owned a 1968 57 foot Chris Craft Connie and with just 5 hours of work each week keeping up with odds and ends she still looked brand new in 2010 when i sold her

[@victoriagraham6470]

Oh love to see a picture

[@priscillawrites6685]

back in the 50s, we had a 20" Chris Craft cabin cruiser. this brings back fond memories.

[@carolsmith7380]

Don't have time to watch now, definitely will later. Gorgeous!

[@bwcok7947]

There is so much promise with this boat. Every single inch of wood can have that deep mirror tiger pattern finish and brought back to life. Hope the engines and electricals are not going to be a headache. With new technologies you will be able mix and match it the way you want it. You will probably gain some acreage even inside and out. Just wow! A labor of love and you can make the WOW factor sky rocket.

[@dogsbyfire]

Such a cool video! Thank you for sharing this treasure.

[@nelnav77]

Absolutely beautiful Constellation thank you for Sharing her with us

[@benjaminromberg2091]

For being 67 years old it’s in pretty good shape, you have a lot of woodwork refinishing to do and some odds and ends to fit your lifestyle, the beauty can definitely be brought back with this gem, it’s a true testament to ChrisCraft quality, good luck on your venture.

[@bigbandguru]

That is a wonderful looking Chris Craft. My dad had a 30’ one with twin gas engines. It was his pride and joy for many years.

[@jrnymn14]

fun boat, i’ll be watching, was a sea scout in my youth, always loved boats, you’re living the dream. Rock on

[@stephencroft761]

I just found your channel. Absolutely gorgeous boat. I can’t wait to see more of your story.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks very much! There's some other videos on the boat. Be sure to have a look

[@jimharrow8104]

Far out & AWESOME... Good luck with your Connie....

[@kimhorton6109]

Wow. As a starting point that’s a killer boat. We’ve all heard of Chris Craft all our lives. Once it’s been refurbed it will be a treasure.

[@MWood-cq8sd]

What a wonderful boat and lovely time capsule of the 50s. Hope to see it in it's full vintage glory.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you!

[@MikeHannon-jp6po]

You can't beat an old Chris Craft ...She's Beautiful, Real Cozy Look.

[@craigrobertson6082]

She's a beauty. Even if you are not a mariner, you can really appreciate the craftsmanship and skill that went into building those old boats. The wood looks pristine and makes you remember how quality is supposed to look...and last. Fair winds.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Craig. I agree with you., top knotch workmanship. They even matched the grain on the teak decking.😳 Going to be a fun project 🍻👍

[@ronalves9118]

The wood does NOT look pristine, looks like it has been neglected for many years. Ron USCG RET

[@Junkyardnedreck]

Such a beautiful old boat

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the comment 👍. I think so too. Have a great weekend 👍🍻

[@davidmilledge221]

It's a place to live and it's yours ok no different to restoring an old house , fantastic buddy go for it 👍

[@benjaminallen2370]

Love the old Chris Crafts… beautiful

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you very much for the comment. It's an old beauty 🍺

[@jerrycallender9352]

Anxious to see your progress.

[@appamaddox8190]

Excellent. Great way to beat the hotel thing.

[@brucehanley8443]

I've only known two old Chris Crafts, one was a constellation, but for me the salon has a ton of charm. Hope you feel like keeping as much brightwork as possible. Walking in to a big salon with a helm forward is a beautiful moment.

[@1edsel1]

as a huge fan of wooden autos I think this is the ultimate in boats the woirk put into it just goes on and on good luck with it ill be following !!!!!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank Mike 👍. So far it's been interesting and a learning experience. Just installed a wood stove and everything is great. Knock on wood 😁🍺

[@MrFroglips69]

Classic beauty, so groovy.

[@carolsmith7380]

Very cool find, Jimmy! Requires some elbow grease but I'm certain you have a good supply of that! Thanks for the tour, will be anxious for updates. Stay safe, sir, and enjoy this beauty.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Carol. I've got some grease on my elbows and ready to roll 😂. It should be an interesting summer, possibly cosplay 🤔

[@11THEFEZMAN11]

What a classic, sandpaper, sparvar and caulk are going to be your life for years. I absolutely love that galley

[@randyporter3491]

Just found this, so I know it's belated sentiment, but congrats Jimmy ! I know you were excited to own this beautiful piece of nautical history. I'm hoping you did follow ups on this project. Thanks for sharing !

[@jonathanhernandez4304]

Ok, you're awesome for buying and keeping alive a 1956 Chris Crafts Constellation. I'm a huge fan of the 1955to 1965 cruisers. Twin engine sound. Cruise at 17 knots at any 25 GPH. Try that in a modern boat you'll be drinking 40 GPH.

[@tsar-bomba2413]

What a beautiful boat, she would look so pretty restored with all that wood...

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Agreed 👍

[@philipjones3793]

Noice Find Sir; I have always loved these Chris Craft boats. That one is an unbelievable find. I look forward to seeing it come along. She's a beauty 💯%.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you very much 👍🍺

[@GLF-Video]

Beautiful boat!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you 👍

[@miketee2444]

The fly bridge makes her lines much better. These old boats are surely worth saving if possible.

[@kennethsonier1766]

That's absolutely a work of art. Being six-foot-six I can appreciate the headroom. I have a 71 35 ft Owens that I bought specifically because I could stand up in it 😂 with twin 454s I couldn't afford to run it. I doubled my money with a little better repair to it getting rid of it. It really was cool as hell. I think I follow to see how you make out with this beautiful Chris-Craft ✌️🇺🇲

[@kingofcastlechaos]

WOW! Congratulations! I am excited for us- You have the boat and I have the boat with no headaches. LOL Subscribed

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks and have an awesome weekend 👍👍

[@davidjackson7715]

Beautiful ,, enjoy 😊

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you!

[@brucehanley8443]

OK, I do dig the classic boat. Best of luck.

[@nancysmith4529]

Hi Jimmy that’s a beautiful boat. I love all the finishes. The deck will be beautiful when done. The deck is large. It’s in good shape for the age. Once again you did well. When finished it’ll be a beauty! I love all the wood in the inside!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you Nancy.! Yeah, it's going to be great I think. I think I'm going to put a wood stove in it. 😁

[@nancysmith4529]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle that would be a good idea. You want to keep warm!

[@nancysmith4529]

He he he

[@matthewgross6958]

Awesome project and beats a daily hotel stay… And relaxing to sit in the marina!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Matthew. That's what I'm thinking, definitely better than bouncing around. My floating cabin LOL. On that note. I'm actually looking into a mini wood burning stove and then I'd be good to go. Eventually I'll take it up the coast to a quieter location, hopefully by the September it'll be ready to go.

[@matthewgross6958]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle Fill that frig with Old Milwaukee before you cruise! 😜

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Funny you mention that now. I'm messing with the original fridge right now and I think it's good to go. I just need some new gaskets around the doors and I'll be stuffing it full of beer, haha!

[@TeachinTV]

Gorgeous find! She's only three years younger than I am and in better shape! It is a helluva project boat for a liveaboard. Been in love with Chris Craft since my grandfather owned one in Michigan. A "secret head" is a gift from the builders, who really had the owners' needs first in their minds. Love the details in this one, the curvaceous steps, the mid-century light fixtures in the salon, the woodwork, the galley is BEGGING for a restoration. Bring on the shine! (That flying bridge is absolutely NOT original, needs to be curved and glassed in.)

[@sheilaathay2034]

Beautiful old Chris Craft! My dad bought a tiny version of that boat when I was little in the Puget Sound. I remember the sanding and polishing of that beautiful old wood. The quality of the fittings was superb. Great times

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for sharing

[@COPPER71]

Beautiful boat

[@MaybeRocks]

She’s absolutely stunning. I know I’m a year late, but I love her energy.

[@robertdavidjaekley7260]

Love it. Lucky boy.

[@MrJerobona]

Great boat! Plenty of potential!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you, and thanks for the comment 👍🍻

[@sheldondyck8631]

Beautiful old boat. Should be sea worthy in no time. I’ve always wanted a Chris Craft Speed boat from the 50s with early Hemi or Cadillac power.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Sheldon. I'm pretty excited about it, it's going to be fun! It has twin 6-cylinder Detroit diesels in it, woot 👍👍

[@jefferyspakes4867]

You found a survivor! A dream project. Congratulations. I hope you know, BOAT means Break Out Another Thousand. If you have given up, maybe I can take her off your to do list.

[@chriscampion9906]

Look at that wood , so nice

[@marandam6019]

Gorgeous

[@pgnandt]

One thing for certain is that owning a boat like this you must realize you will never fix everything. One thing guaranteed is that you will never be bored. Never be without aspirations.

[@darrylb4048]

Good to see some Canadian content on this subject and your in Victoria, BC. (me also) I look forward to the restoration.

[@deborahwack-th1kd]

This is a huge project

[@samrackham4774]

Ahhh man in no time at all she’s gonna look a million bucks 😍 hope you’re well my friend cheers 🍻

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks my friend. It's going to be a fun project, hopefully 😁

[@user-fd9ji5ue5n]

Yup takes me down memory lane I had one exactly the same some fr Um but a pain in the butt to maintain

[@billhartsfield424]

Cool old boat. As the former owner of one I can tell you, if you invest $100,000 fixing her up, she will be worth $30,000. Good luck!

[@TheMonolake]

The wood just Beautiful

[@vynleshmynle7372]

Wow..... the optimism is staggering.

[@birds_and_beards]

Very cool!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks buddy. It's going to be a fun little project. Or big project, I don't know. LOL

[@Jean-qn4fy]

Best wishes! I hope you love it!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you Jean, much appreciated! So far so good, it's very cool 👍

[@h1ll13illy2]

dude that kitchen is so cool. hope you can get everything back to working order

[@jamesboardman609]

Looks in very nice condition for her age!, but you have allot of restoration or refinishing to do, but, that’s half the fun of an old boat🙂 I look forward to more .

[@husseinrajabali2266]

You have a great boat. Please try to keep as much of the original woodwork and fittings. Check if the water in the bilge is salty that would indicate hull leakage. Good luck on the restoration. Awaiting more videos of the rebuild. 👍🏻😊

[@sundog70]

She's gonna be a beauty when your done.

[@daviddunster9305]

About 2 years ago a "Constelation" passed through St-Jn-sur Rich, headed South. Mint . Original condition. Absolutely Beautiful.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

A sight to see I bet! 🤠👍

[@stevearita3267]

Wow...that Chris Craft is in really good condition for it's age, you can tell the workmanship of a CC is second to none. The wood floors are beautiful works of art, I should say the whole boat for that matter. It's a great boat to take folks out on the sea...but then again as you say..."or not", Lol! Looking forward to your future videos as you work on it....I got it all figured out, your next plan will be building one of those awesome cabins on a beautiful secluded island, eh? Steve

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Steve 🤟. Definitely going to be a fun project for sure! Yes, I need a cabin on a remote island with a fence around it LOL 👍👍

[@paulcaskey]

Make sure to get a marine-grade LPG detector. As propane is heavier than air, it can fill up the bilge undetected and cause a fire or explosion.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the heads up Paul. Definitely will pick one up 👍👍

[@billmcdonald488]

I’ll dump the LP altogether. You can get a day or three burner electric stove unit to put on top there were the burners were. And then on top for the microwave with the new combo oven/air fryer. No that would be peaceful. I mean lease peaceful in your mind.

[@Farmer-bh3cg]

This brings back Wonderful memories. For several summers in the '60s I skippered a 55 foot 1955 Connie hardtop owned by a resort hotel. Powered by twin DDA 6-71's, it bunkered 550 gallons Diesel in two 275 gallon tanks in the lazeret with a 200 gallon water tank between them. Capable of well over 20 knots at about 2250RPM and 25-30Gal/Hr, it was not the most economical craft you could find, but it surely was a chick magnet! At a more sedate 1750 RPM, it handled well and would respond well even in the occasional squall. With careful handling you could make it go sideways for a bit and turn it 180 degrees in 60-70 feet. Along with the 32 volt underway power, shore power was the standard 110 volts and an independent 1 cylinder Diesel 110v generator for being away from the dock. (I was wondering about the forward head. So tiny you had to leave it to change your mind, at least neither head had those awful holding/pumpout tanks!) Altogether a cush boat, a marvelous job and wonderful time for me. Best wishes on your ORIM (Overhaul, Repair, Improvement, and Modernization) program!

[@alancarver2511]

Ouff! Lots of work and lots of $$$$

[@campate6237]

I'm so jealous of you. Too bad you are on the other side of the continent. I'd love to help you restore this beautiful lady.

[@thepaulhenderson]

She's a beauty! And that kitchen with the fridge, freezer, and sweet propane stove is incredible! They really knew how to style these things in the '50s & '60s! Congratulations, Liked & Subscribed!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you Paul for the awesome comment. Much appreciated. I'm actually enjoying this quite a bit. Doing a little something everyday. Very rewarding 👍🍻

[@thepaulhenderson]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle I look forward to your videos. Any idea who made that kitchen? The fridge, freezer and stove? They’re so cool looking and really reflect the overall mid century modern esthetic of the boat.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

The stove is Shipmate. See link below. It just needs to be hooked up to the propane and it looks like it's ready to go. Still working on that and I want to get the fridge going because it's a big huge, and I could use the space by getting rid of the beer fridge. All the components are working, I think it just needs to be recharged. I can't remember the name but it's a well-known old school name I'll dig it up here over the weekend and let you know. Here's the quick stove video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJDLmZKlab-emJY

[@thepaulhenderson]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle So cool! It’s a tiny home on waves!

[@Searat7]

My family had a 1958 42 Connie so much comes to mind when I saw your boat. On the outside it will be allot of work to clean and seal the teak. The extended hardtop and bridge are very unusual. I wonder if you have 4-71 or 6-71 GM diesels. The rear lazarette hatch on the back deck of our boat used to get stuck and we needed to get that open to fill the water tank. Inside allot looks to be original except the flooring which is nice. We had same stove which worked well. We kept a block of ice in refrigerator for being underway (no generator) and the ice lasted long time since refrigerator was used often. Many older boats had fuel tanks under bunks in aft stateroom…big beds did not come into style till many years later. You have many of the old 12 volt light fixtures which worked well. Back in 1956 (or 1958) the bilge pumps did not have float switches and I remember the on/off switch was in the engine room. After hitting a log we upgraded bilge pumps to automatic. Very surprised there was no forward (enclosed) head…I sense there was originally a toilet under the cushion next to bunk. Most people used canvas window covers for the large front salon window…..we would take ours off only when running the boat. A great boat !

[@nononsensenorseman9991]

I'm 12:00 into your video .... Pretty sure this used to be my boat. She should have white oak framing with mahogany on the outside hull ... The interior should all be white oak except for the decking or floor which is teak and Holly. The outside deck should entirely be teak except for on top of the fly bridge which was the original Chris Craft panels that you showed and said need to be replaced. Those are easy to be replaced but make sure you check the plywood underneath because that can get easily damaged. And if you replace it make sure you replace it with marine plywood.* *A lot has been changed since we sold that boat .... But if you want to burn the fuel, I know for a fact that that boat will pull two teenage wakeboarders.*

[@williamroberts6803]

Big table under the tv is for charts.

[@buck-kk4ep]

I had to demolish one of these with a sawsall and some hand tools. A chris craft roamer, steel hull. Very well built, took a while.

[@LittleKimmy213]

Love the spray can of "Bullshit Repellant" - should be one of these in every home lol 💯 The teak wood throughout is gorgeous. Original fire extinguisher is awesome to display; but, ya gotta get at least 3 new extinguishers (sorry, it's the retired insurance agent in me talking) ... stainless steal in bath & kitchen areas minty, attractive & highly functional, easy to keep clean too. Love the entire boat layout. Looking forward to seeing ur work in progress and the finished project. You are gonna have SO much fun working on this one! Congrats Captain Jimmy ⛵🗺

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks! There is a couple " newer" extinguishers around here but they must be expired. The layout is pretty awesome and I found a secret hidden toilet 😁

[@LittleKimmy1965]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle ooooh...secret toilet?? Where🕵👀👀👀 Hey, at the end I saw some crabs scurry under the clear water...love crabs & beer 🍺. They are definitely too small now; but, by the end of July u should get lots of big boys to throw a crab feast on board 🦀😎 🍻 Any idea what ur gonna name her??

[@raboldrt]

If I had the money I’d dive into that pit! 😂🎉

[@rveurope]

Sweet👍👍👍🤟

[@thermalreboot]

I grew up on a 1954 32' Chris Craft Commander. Wonderful boat, but needy in time and attention to keep her ship shape. You have a grand old dame there, but I don't envy the work it's going to take to make her shine again.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thank you for the info and wonderful comment. Have a great weekend 👍👍

[@mickthemonkey]

The galley is awesome.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Congrats on the boat i owned a 1964 Connie i restored years ago. i do beleive your Flybridge is a home built one but looks to be a Well done one and a excellent job at recreating what Chris Craft offered as a Option back then i’ve spent many hours looking at original Brochures of many years but mostly Connie’s as i have a Personal attachment to that model overall your boat looks like she is in good shape and will be a nice Live Aboard for a Single Guy it’s also really cool you have the Deisels i don’t know why but one of my favorite items on your Vintage are the round deck Hatches i wouldn’t be too suprised if your Fridge and Freezer works perfectly fine those old ones were built to last and the Refridgerant didn’t leak on my 1964 the original Fridge worked great for over one year than it wound up crapping out on the Cold Plate and wasn’t Cost effective to repair i wound up putting a Dorm style fridge on the Counter top the one i puchased was physically the outside dimensions of the original and i thought i might install it in the spot the original one was yet we didn’t that fridge became a Bait / Beer Fridge on my next Sport Bridge Fishing Boat

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the awesome comment and information. Much appreciated. This has been a great project so far, really looking forward to the next phase. Interior is pretty much done and I'll get a video up on the complete interior soon. All my deck teak caulking is complete as well as the teak oil. Most of the windows I've recaulked so hopefully it'll stay somewhat dry this rainy season. Have a great week and again, thank you very much 👍🍻

[@MellowFellow67]

Is that the ENTERAINER!?!? I'm pretty sure it was my grandfather's boat at one time. I recognize the dolphins and the red velvet seat.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Very cool! I have a list of all the owners and can let you know for sure. What was your grandfather's last name?

[@flyinggusto]

Thats a great find! Congrats! Also, That CC Essential Guide book is sell ing for over $300...not that you would want to

[@MrDavfit]

Chris Craft legends beauties

[@Antipodean33]

Lovely old boat which equals a ton of work and upkeep. That said you get an awesome boat. I've always said if I got something like this I'd epoxy and glass the bottom to the water line at least to seal out the water ingress. First thing I'd do though is try and get it's top sides sealed to stop rain water ingress.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the awesome comment period yes, getting it dried in is the main thing at the moment. I have re caulked the teak deck 👍

[@loki7441]

Chris Craft from 1956, before I was born & you too and its in good shape. That little engine in between , is it a generator?. Those Venetian blinds are a Christ Craft original feature I think, so depending on hoe original you want to keep it, choice is yours. I remember having a model of a Chris Craft when I was a kid back in the 60's, it had a little battery motor. It had simulated blinds on the windows too. About fifteen years back, I was on board a 44 foot Chris Craft on the River Shannon in Ireland. The owners told me they got for a very good price. It had been impounded by the Irish revenue and Irish navy in a drugs bust off the south coast. It was a beautiful boat. I think the association with a drugs bust made it a little of an unwanted item, so the price kept dropping.

[@terrydouglas2777]

I just found this video. Any new updates after a full year yet, i sure hope you do. The inside of the salon or living room with those old horizontal lights, an that galley with the awesome fridge and freezer, countertops and sink, all that stuff are so awesome to have an I would love to see it all shining like a new penny an it be working great. That stove, I've never seen one like that before but I love it. I would definitely have an electric burner for backup just incase you ever ran out of propane and make sure you get that detector installed for that incase if you would have any leaks. When you test the gas lines from where the line connects to the tanks to the end if that's the kitchen stove or where ever, I'd test it for 3 to 5 days or even a week straight, the longer it holds pressure the better and if it holds the pressure without dropping on the needle then you know you don't have any gas leaks. If you do, find it and don't stop untill you do because it's a matter of your life or your death. As for the bilge water, I know it is a old boat but any water standing on a steel hull will eventually cause more rust that causes more leaks. So have it lifted out of the water and get the whole bottom cleaned with sandblaster and find the holes. It will be easy to find because you just look for wet spots once the paint and primer are gone. If it is up higher near waterline no problem, set up really bright halogen work lights inside the bilge and at night when its really dark look for light coming out of the hull. Grind and cut away all rusted areas, replace with all new steel and weld it tight so it doesnt leak again. Do not grind your welds flush, you take away the strength of the welds when you do. If you can't weld really good, get someone who can. Once all leaks are taken care of then you can primer and seal the bottom with that one type of paint, I can't remember what they call it at this moment. But dont skimp on the quality on materials because it will not last you that long if you do. The leaks you have now in your bilge will eventually get to both your engines and all electrical wires and equipment thats down there, thats why its very important that you get that leak taken care of sooner the better. You don't want to be gone away then come back to find only the top out of the water. Your bording ladder, magnet fishing is a great way to get it back without you having to get into the cold water. Plus once you start magnet fishing, you don't know what all you will find. Just make sure you get a magnet that can grab stuff, like a 250 lb or a 350 lb magnet, I know you can find your lost ladder. An if you find guns or ammo, call the police and turn it in. Wet ammo is very dangerous because once it dries out it can easily go off by itself. Always remember this, if you fix something right the first time then you wont have to fix it a second time, it will last you for many years. I just love old boats an wish i was there to help you fix it up since im retired and have all the tools to do that work, so if you have family that work on that stuff see if you can get some help. Older boats, it's like they have a history with the water they been in all their lives and your kitchen table, Wow on that map sealed into the top. You can sit there eating your food and plan out where you would like to go. That is great idea somebody had to do that. I don't remember seeing any place for a small boat to sit, nor a lift for one. I know you can add one, even if you just get a small 12 or 24 volt DC winch and have a stand built at a welding shop and paint it then secure it to the deck. Make sure you can swing your little boat in with one hand when you put it on the deck and be sure you secure it to the deck every time you bring it onboard. Happy for you to have your home on water. Put the love into redoing the work and it will show in the end. Edit: Also keep all the original gauges in both helms and if you want chart plotter you can add them and you can install new screens on the side of helm area but still be able to look at the screens easily. Those gauges are like gold to me, an us older guys know its better to have a gauge instead of a light and sensor any day. I wanted to say that so it didn't haunt me for the rest of today. I would love to see what you been able to get done since you first posted this video.

[@michaelgreene2920]

man! I used to have a 1959 Roamer, ,I think it was a 28 ft or something like that, it was an all steel boat, weighted a little over 16,000 lbs, had 2 6 cylinder inline engines, a 2 cylinder generator, galley and head, it was a awesome boat, they definitely don't make them like that anymore . I wish I still had it...

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Very cool! Thanks for the comment 👍. They are VERY cool boats. There is a minty Cavalier not far from my boat, will see if they will let me do tour of it

[@michaelgreene2920]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle that would be great to see, I love all of the old CC boats, most of them are awesome watercraft, if it only didn't take so much $$$ to get them back the way they should be done....

[@MarcGoudreau]

Yes sir, this Chris Craft is well weather worn and worse for wear. My elbows got sore just thinking about how much grease and spit shining you'll devote to the wood and metal fittings. Underneath it all is definitely one gorgeous boat and a beautiful example of marine carpentry and joinery

[@billmcdonald488]

Hey Jimmy, I saw this pop up and I was like oh my God I know this phone I’m 67 years old and my father was a diesel mechanic for some of the Garwood family. They used to race boats on the rivers in America and I remember this belong to the guards brother and they sponsored a Hydroplane boat. I remember going to the races my dad would tune, some of the old Ellison aircraft engines that race, the boats or the hydroplane boats. I want to see Miss stars and stripes these folks home. And Garwood was famous for running rum, during prohibition across the Detroit river. I remember Jared working on that stainless stove. They always had issues with the regulators. Those used to be Detroit diesel so I don’t think they still are and I do remember that one engine was a pain in the butt to access the starter. Well good luck with that boat. I just caught this one video and I’m gonna catch up with you later. I am in West Palm Beach. I am in a nursing home here so I like to you. 25:23

[@billmcdonald488]

Hey, I was thinking today about that refrigerator freezer never worked on that boat 40 years ago. I remember my dad would break off some of the dry ice. They were using inside there and put in a bucket of water to amuse us kids

[@leevandyke8524]

She’s a beauty, I am looking forward to all your retrofits and repairs. make sure you shut off your LPG gas at the tank when not in use. All that old stuff has a tendency to leak LPG.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the comment and information. Much appreciated. Have a great week 👍

[@RedE4fun2]

Envy you. What a great project. I lived on a sailboat for years when in my early 20's in Cal. port of L.A. but they only allow a very small percentage to be liveaboards and they can take years to get one. So you had no problem , not sure where this boat is at. But I missed what you paid for it and what your slip rent is. Very curious. Very envious. Wish I had the bank account and could fill my days just restoring such a beauty.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Hi Patrick thanks for the comment and info. It's a beauty old boat that is for sure. Unfortunately I'm limited to working on it in the evenings and weekends as I'm working throughout the week. 👍🍻 I'm on the west coast of Canada in the salty Pacific 😁. I actually purchased this with the money I made off of buying and selling old vehicles.

[@brucehanley8443]

Has this dude ever been on a boat? Knows the actual name and function of everything. Good luck Ahab! Glug glug glug... --50 year waterman

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Wow, Bruce, you're my hero 🤣🍺👍

[@nononsensenorseman9991]

Looks like you bought my old boat, before we sold her to buy the 65 footer. Sad to see the shape does in now . And yes, we added that fly bridge. And she should have a 29 ft bridge clearance if it is exactly the same boat.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Wow! The fly bridge is in rough shape. I was thinking that the fly bridge was a factory option? When was it added? Thanks again for the information 👍

[@praisebewibble]

She's in nice shape for the year .

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Could be worse right? :)

[@praisebewibble]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle I have a 1967 Broom Captain 30 with a teak deck similar to yours. My deck Leaks 😭 and I suspect yours will as well. It will need recaulking . Best of luck with the refit.

[@thomassackett4091]

i had a 32' CC steel hull. 1964,twin 327's. the hole in the ceiling was for your mast light.

[@Joel-ho8xx]

Worm heaven...

[@TheMonolake]

Waiting for Part 2

[@victoriagraham6470]

Holy Hell Fire, what an incredible find! She is beautiful with absolutely unique features. I just viewed the reno of the aft cabin. I enjoyed many years growing up on my parents 36' Chris Craft Constellation but it had the bunkbeds/sofa inside without an aft cabin. The fridge on our boat was a cooler, so we had to keep ice blocks in it to maintain coldness. It's hard to believe that up until 1972, no sewage tanks were on boats. Please send updates, I subscribed. Enjoy your lovely lady! What will you call her? From Richmond Hill Ont Canada 🇨🇦

[@donaldblankenship8057]

Gorgeous boat. Just needs cleaned up.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

It's getting there 👍