Classic Style, Timeless Charm
Step aboard a true classic. This 1969 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff Cabin Cruiser blends vintage character with practical cruising comfort. Known for their solid construction and graceful lines, Sea Skiffs are beloved by classic boat enthusiasts and weekend cruisers alike.
This cabin cruiser offers a comfortable enclosed cabin, perfect for overnight trips, just relaxing or getting out of the weather. With its unmistakable Chris-Craft craftsmanship and retro charm, it turns heads at the dock and on the water. Ideal for coastal cruising, lakes, or river adventures, this boat is as enjoyable to own as it is to run.
A rare opportunity to own a piece of boating history—perfect for someone who appreciates classic lines, solid build quality, and the timeless appeal of a vintage Chris-Craft.
The boat has been well maintained by its current owner since 1985. This 1969 Chris Craft vessel, a 36’ Sea Skiff model wooden hull Tri-Cabin Motor Yacht, hull # SBA360002D, USCG Document # 519536, manufactured by Chris Craft, Salisbury, Maryland, is sporting its original bottom that has been exceptionally well maintained, refastened and re-caulked with 3M sealant, and treated with 3 coats penetrating epoxy before painting to provide many years of enjoyment.
Vessel is hauled and bottom maintained and repainted every 5 years. The interior hull has also been maintained in excellent condition. Decks have been renewed and covered with Nautolex deck vinyl. Interior is older but in good shape.
Command Bridge Top is newer and has side curtains windows installed. She is powered by a pair of professionally rebuilt 230 HP Chris Craft V8s with 150 hours since rebuild. The vessel is kept under cover in a boathouse and stored on a custom constructed boat lift with aluminum cradle made to original Chris craft wood cradle specifications.
Equipment and furnishings included:
HELM
- VHF Marine two-way radio and power Vhf antenna
- Remote control power antenna mounts to raise and lower antennas
- Garmin 185 GPS Map Chartplotter and Depth Sounder
- Quad Air Horn and Dual Air horns
- AFI remote control 8” deck mounted Spotlight
- Boat Leveler electric/hydraulic Trim Tabs
- Fire Extinguisher, Dry Chemical, 2.5# Marine
- VDO Sumlog
- FloScan fuel flow meter system
- Power bilge blower
- Automatic bilge pump forward
- Bilge gasoline vapor “Sniffer”
- Electronic Radio Compass
- Dolphin analog Depthsounder
- Morse engine controls
- Judson flasher style Engine Synchronizer (in storage)
- Dual engine Chris Craft OEM engine gauges: Temp, Amp, and Oil Pressure
- Automatic Battery Charger
- Tachometer/engine hour meter: Port – 1593.9 hours / Stbd – 1593.8 hours
- Anchor, Danforth style and 3-strand nylon rode
- Electric windshield wiper
- Loudhailer/deck intercom
- 18 Life Jackets
- Newer command bridge canvass enclosure and windows
- Custom boat cover
- Custom boarding platform with ladders
Classic wooden Chris-Craft cruisers of this size rarely come on the market and are becoming increasingly collectible among vintage boat enthusiasts.
Currently located near Winneconne, Wisconsin. Access to Lake Poygan, Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago.
Price: $34,500 or best reasonable offer.
Serious inquiries welcome. Contact: Heather Kurtz at 608-547-9262.
