1958 Chris Craft Roamer Sportsman RSE 25-512 for sale
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RARE Chris Craft Roamer Semi-Enclosed/Open/Sportsman1958-1959only 15 built, 25’, 9’ Beam, 27” Draft, 48’' Freeboard- forward with 6’2” Headroom. More room than any similar CC36” Freeboardaft. 6,600 +- lbs. Welded Steel, Twin K’s (original 620+ hours).Model RSE25-512 We had just come offPriest Lake in our 20’ 1957 CC Sportsman after suffering rainy, stormy,bruising Poker Run with my wife saying “No more of those”. She wanted somethingmore comfortable and out of the weather- wanted something more sea worthy,headroom, walk around room, trailer able, less maintenance and worry than awood boat. So we looked for larger “enclosed” Sportsman. On very obscure boats for sale ad, found the idealboat, not only did it answer all our needs, but it was low hours, steel andVERY UNIQUE as it was the last one and possibly one of the rarest Chris Crafts.Bill Blaser of CCABC was helpful in getting me info on the boat, several brokersin the area had “deals” on it, but was able to get right to the owner. Afterbeen given somewhat high price, said would think about it. few monthslater he got back to me saying he was having marital problems and as it wasstored in his soon to be his ex-father-in-law’s shop, it had to go. We made thedeal,- sight unseen. My family or myself haveowned many boats, earliest Ditchburn, runabouts, utilities, canoes, GrandBanks, to Puget Trawler. This Roamer was to be the most enjoyable of ALL the boats(except my own canoe when WAS 10). The boat is rare, in all my research and all pages devoted to Roamers, there is not another to be seen.The Roamer is stronger and more seaworthy than allother boats of its time, in fact this RSE model was designed and used as Policeand Fire patrol boats and broke ice on Lake St Clair I do not want to sell it,BUT- not to tell sad story, medically have to.I will entertain as part payment smaller Boston Whaler or antique auto. The GoodExcellent Strong hull- can’tsee any damage or even scuffing on the rails. DOES NOT NEED SWELLING. The hardware looks re chromed butis original, only the spotlight shell has very small pitting. Twin enginesare original with 620 and 621 low hours with NEW or re-manufactured regulators,starters and generators.Trailer was new in 2009,has been used to store boat. Has never been used over the road with the boat.Electric brakes on all wheels Twin axles rated at 5400# ea. Quality Rolco Trailer value $4,5-5,400 The Bad. 2 holes were left when the shaft logs were removed, have materials, need welding. upholstery, varnishing, headliner. and linoleum finished. Wiring for engine controls are in place and need hooked up. Seller may pay 50% of travel and inspection for buyer
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