Chris Craft Boat 1979 Catalina Express 280 - NEW ENGINE / RESTORED / UPGRADED !

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VIEW THIS ITEM ON A DAILY BASIS FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS , AS I WILL BE ADDING MANY MORE ITEMS as I just did today ( 9/21 ) !
READ ALL INFO BELOW ! LOCAL SALE ONLY - NO SHIPPING - NO TRANSPORTING - YOU arrange to Ship , Haul , Transport at YOUR EXPENCE , from area code 11757 - Lindenhurst NY , Town of Babylon ,  to your address . Depending on your distance from Lindenhurst  , Your Shipping cost will vary from 0 if you are within a few miles  , to several hundred dollars the further away you are . It is your responsibility to get a quote from a boat hauler .
Repowered , and all systems have been  mechanically restored and UPGRADED . The 55 gal Fuel Tank is in Excellent Condition , as it was removed , Flushed Out  and painted before re-installation .  Cosmetically , the boat is  VERY NICE and VERY CLEAN . All new ZINCS have been  installed on the running gear ( trim tabs , rudder , prop shaft , water intake ) and in the new engine components ( risers , exhaust manifolds and engine block ) . The prop is in excellent condition . A New steering cable to rudder linkage has been installed .
ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE CONSIDERED .If you are interested , Ask questions first , then  MAKEANOFFER , and I will answer all of  your questions  and contact you to make an appointment to see the boat  . You must  contact me to confirm that you are aware of your hauling cost to get the boat  your location  .  If you purchase this boat without FIRST CONTACTING ME and seeing this boat ,   your purchase will be CANCELLED .
Sleeps six , Hull measures 28' 9" long , 32' 6" LOA including pulpit and swim platform , 10' 8" beam , 30" draft , 6' 6" headroom in center of cabin , 16 knots cruising speed @ 3000 RPM . 30 amp shore power  , 12 volt trumpet horn , emergency compressed air horn , emergency pump air horn ,  COMPACT 110 volt shore power 5000 BTU Quiet Fridgidaire  AIR CONDITIONER - fits in side cabin window  ,  First Aid Kit , Compact Counter Top Microwave , Picnic Table Top WEBBER BBQ , Picnic Table Top Propane Stove Burner , 110 volt compact Toaster Oven , A 15" Flat panel TV with Built in DVD Player and remote control , A 5 cup coffee maker , a shelf top fan ,  a GREEN FLY and mosquito BUG KILLER  , Fresh water shower . New refrigerator . New Bright LED cabin lights . New cockpit seats & one extra good condition used one of the same . . One Cockpit Marine Boat Seat , 100 watt ( 5 amps in full sun ) solar panel mounted on cabin roof , with a battery charge controller in cabin  that charges  the Deep Cycle House Battery , a Combo Deep cycle / Starting battery ( can also be charged with the solar panel ) , 110 volt 10 Amp GUESS MARINE Dual Battery Charger , a 12 volt battery isolator for the engine alternator that charges each battery independently when the engine is running ,   Stereo w/ CD player . Combo 110 volt / Alcohol Stove . Combo GPS / Fish Finder with depth finder , speedometer , and water temp a .  a new bilge pump , an extra spare bilge pump ,  4 vest type life preservers & throw ring and additional Life Preservers and throw cushion  , , Fishing Rods reals and tackle  , multiple dock lines , extra anchor & anchor line , swim platform boarding ladder extension steps , Extra new carpet for the steps and  boarding platform ,   ,..Many Extra engine parts ( see last photo ) , And CEDAR BEACH MARINA SPECIALTY ITEMS including  a boarding ramp and cockpit steps , table top barbeque , LED picnic table lights  Note that some photos were taken before new items were installed and the teak wood was cleaned and oiled and all of the items included may not be in the photos . . She is a VERY CLEAN  BOAT in both the engine compartment , the bilge and the cabin .
A 00.00 CASH OR MONEY ORDER Deposit is required within 48 hours . Full payment is required within 14 days , Cash or Money Order . I have been restoring this boat for 3 years . It has not been used for 3 years . It has been up  on blocks in my yard for 3 years . CONDITION ??? Come see for yourself ! There are far to many NUMEROUS UPGRADES & NEW ITEMS  to mention in this listing . And  many EXTRAS are  included  ! This is a MUST SEE BOAT !  Bring your mechanic . Bring your wife . Bring your partner . Serious inquiries only . All Functions will be demonstrated , including starting and running the engine that features all new original CHRIS CRAFT parts and has less than ONE HOUR run time on it . SOLD AS IS . NEEDS SOME MORE WORK ,... as all boats do ! This is a boat that you can afford to turn the key and cruise the bay  .You can leisurely cruise the bay  @ 1400 rpm  ( High Idle Speed - about 7MPH  ) using about 3 gallons per hour . At 2800 RPM ( about 16 MPH ) it uses about 6 gallons an hour.  I will gladly fully winterize the engine , the exhaust system ,and the boat fresh water plumbing systems for you at my expense . The concrete blocks and cribbing are also included . Also note that the solid fiberglass hull is in GREAT CONDITION ,.. But the multiple layers of bottom PAINT is in poor condition ,..  a  cosmetic issue
This is a 30 day listing ,... and it most likely will not be re-listed , as in 30 days I will be winterizing it , and will not be able to start up and  demonstrate the engine . HE WHO HESITATES IS LOST ! MAKE AN OFFER !