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Chris-Craft 500 Constellation

$149,000

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Edwards Yacht Sales

510 Brookside Drive
Clearwater, FL, 33764
United States
+17272583531

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Make Chris-Craft
Model 500 Constellation
Year 1985
Condition Used
Price US$149,000
Type Power
Class Motor Yacht
Length 51 ft
Fuel Type Diesel
Hull Material Fiberglass
Location Clearwater, Florida
LOA 56 ft 4 in
Length at Water Line 46 ft
Length on Deck 50 ft 6 in
Beam 15 ft 3 in
Max Draft 4 ft 4 in
Freeboard 6 ft 12 in
Dry Weight 54000 lb
Max Bridge Clearance 18 ft 4 in
Gross Tonnage 42 t
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make J&T Detroit Diesels
Engine Model 6V92 TA
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 1984
Drive Type Direct Drive
Engine Location Port
Propeller Type 3 Blade
Propeller Material Bronze
Engine usage (hours) 245
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make J&T Detroit Diesel
Engine Model 6V92 TA
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 1984
Drive Type Direct Drive
Engine Location Starboard
Propeller Type 3 Blade
Propeller Material Bronze
Engine usage (hours) 400
Additional Equipment
  • Office
  • Crane
Covers
  • Bimini Top
Electrical Equipment
  • Shore power inlet
  • Generator
  • Inverter
Electronics
  • Depthsounder
  • Radar
  • Radar Detector
  • Computer
  • Navigation center
  • Plotter
  • DVD player
  • Autopilot
  • Radio
  • GPS
  • Cockpit speakers
  • VHF
  • Flat screen TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • AIS
Inside Equipment
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Electric bilge pump
  • Oven
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Microwave oven
  • Marine head
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric head
  • Heating
  • Hot water
  • Refrigerator
  • Battery charger
Outside Equipment/Extras
  • Cockpit shower
  • Electric winch
  • Gangway
  • Davits
  • Tender
  • Liferaft
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Cockpit table
  • Swimming ladder
Builder Chris-Craft Corp
Hull Shape Modified Vee
Windlass Electric Windlass

Description

 1985 Chris-Craft 500 Constellation   

'Charisma'


  'Charisma' ,  The Great Loop – Bahamas Bound – a floating condo at a Beach Resort

  'Charisma' , has been extensively updated mechanically and electronically over the recent 12 years of ownership by a consistent team of yard technicians, and is throughout an exceptionally well-maintained classic beauty.  Ideal for a discriminating buyer who prefers a traditional flush-deck layout with plenty of living space with her expansive bridge, two salons, and three stateroom floorplan.  

. Her current and past owner’s annual investments in maintenance and upgrades ensure that you will have a vessel that will get you to your destination safely and efficiently. She is a vessel that you and your guests will be equally as comfortable on the hook as you will be in your own slip, and one that can take you to any coastal or island you wish to enjoy without hesitation. 

 

Her features Include:

REFURBISHED AND REFRESHED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS that will ensure mechanical reliability for many years to come 

Johnson & Towers Detroit Diesel 6V92 TAs with <400 Hours SMOH   

Updated Garmin Electronics Package , Bridge & Pilothouse  

Hull repainted Awlgrip Cream (January 2017)   &  Last Bottom Job   February 2024

2019 Zodiac YL 360 Yachtline tender  w/ 2020 Yamaha Four stroke 

Remote Monitoring System / Security Cameras / WIFI and Navigation Electronics brought to today’s level of marine technology

Ideal liveaboard and Coastal Cruiser

Owner will update all soft goods (or owner will negotiate an allowance for new owners to select and install their own soft goods) 

Transferable Slip  


Vessel is absolutely Turnkey, ready to move aboard and Owner's will welcome offers !

Flybridge

  • Fly Bridge fixed anodized aluminum structure with Stamoid canvas top fabricated in July 2017, Stamoid top, Macralon windshield/side panel curtains replaced (March 2025) The fixed bridge enclosure offers substantial sun/wind/weather protection when operating the boat from the bridge or simply watching a beautiful sunset.
  • Sanyo compact refrigerator
  • Custom sink
  • Helm cover
  • Captain chair w/cover 
  • Large L-shaped Sunbrella covered sofas with seat cover 
  • Large U-shaped rear sofa with seat cover 

Electronics

Upper Helm:

  • Garmin GPS map 7610 GPS/Chart plotter/Fish Finder/Sounder/ Video/iPad ready (New June 2015)
  • Mulifunction Instrument  Garmin GMI 20 (New June 2018)
  • Remote Anchoring  Auto-Anchor 550 automated anchoring system
  • Garmin GPH Reactor AP auto pilot (New June 2015)
  • GarmiRudder Angle Indiator  (Replaced April 2024)
  • Garmin 20/40 radar
  • Standard LH5 loud hailer with talk and listen to galley, lower helm and master suite
  • Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio
  • Danforth lighted compass
  • 4 camera view of engine room and stern
  • Auto-Anchor 550 automated anchoring system
  • Digital Monitoring Garmin GMI 20 displays pilot house (New June 2015) and Bridge (July 2018)

Lower Helm:

  • Garmin GPS map 7610svx – iPad remote control GPS RECEIVER with Internal10 Hz GPS/GLONASS (New June 2015)
  • Garmin 24 High-definition color radar (New June 2015)
  • Garmin DownVU and SideVU sonar (Replaced Dec 2024)
  • Garmin AIS systems and Garmin GMR24 HD color radar.
  • Garmin GPH Reactor AP auto pilot (New June 2015)
  • Garmin Hand Held GPS Colorado 400 with Blue tooth interface.  
  • Auto-Anchor 550 automated anchoring system
  • Navigational Computer  Lenovo YOGA 14” laptop
  • Electronic Charts  Navionics Mega Wide Region Americas; Garmin Blue Charts North Americas and Bahamas
  • Paper Charts  -Approx. 200 NOAA Bellingham and British Admiralty charts for complete Caribbean coverage, Complete set of Bahamas Explorer charts, MAPTEC Norfolk to New Orleans – 15th ed. 
  • Auto-Anchor 550 automated anchoring system
  • GarmiRudder Angle Indiator  (Replaced April 2024)
  •  Flowscan 9700 fuel management system
  • 4 camera view of engine room and stern
  • Beacon wireless Harbour Master ll alarm and systems monitoring - IPad/IPhone ready
  • Digital tachometers
  • Digital Monitoring Garmin GMI 20 displays pilot house (New June 2015) and Bridge (July 2018)
  • Fusion MS-IP700i AM/FM/MP3 USB/iPod Control VHF Weather band 4 Zone Sirius XM Ready Waterproof Marine Stereo (New June 2015)

REMOTE MONITORING / SECURITY CAMERAS / WIFI SYSTEMS

Security Cameras

  • Four (4) Lorex POE cameras POE (110 V) with night vision and motion detectors installed in the upper and lower salons and forward and aft bridge (New Jan 2022). Can be accessed via internet and on monitor.

 Remote Monioring

                                  Siren 3 Pro Connected boat system with six sensors (New June 2021)

  • Two separate engine battery bank sensors - wired.
  • High water alarm - wireless
  • Bilge pump alarm - wireless
  • Generator/house bank battery sensors - wired.
  • Shore power sensor - wired.
  • Cabin temperature sensor - wireless 
  • Two separate engine battery bank sensors - wired.
    • High water alarm - wireless
    • Bilge pump alarm - wireless
    • Generator/house bank battery sensors - wired.
    • Shore power sensor - wired.
    • Cabin temperature sensor - wireless

WiFI Cellular Booster Router

  • Peplink Pepwave Surf SOHO MK3 Router with 802.11ac WiFi coupled to an AT&T Global USB cellular Modem 800 (New Jan. 2022) 

Upper Salon

  

  • Leather L shaped sofa and leather reclining chair (New June 2015)
  • Insignia 40 Amazon Fire smart TV (New June 2021)
  • Flooring  - (1/4-inch Triangulo Brazilian Teak) installed (NEW October 2019)
  • Fusion Entertainment
  • Club chair 
  • Storage forward
  • Wet bar
  • Access to aft cockpit
  • Storage forward
  • Line locker 

Lower Salon

  • Ultra fiber sleeper sofa and accompanying twin benches (New Dec. 2015) 
  • LINENS AND SOFT GOOD (New June 2015)
  • Insignia 34 Smart TV with Amazon Fire stick (New June 2021) with a Bose I pod systems and a Bose home theater
  • Flooring  - (1/4-inch Triangulo Brazilian Teak) installed (NEW October 2019)
  • L-shaped dinette to port 
  • Fusion Entertainment
  • Large mirror

Galley

  • Full size Frigedaire refrigerator/freezer
  • Broam trash compactor
  • Dual SS sink with garbage disposer
  • Ample locker storage
  • Galleymaid (220V) Empress three burner range with convection oven with light and rotisserie 
  • Microwave/ Convection oven
  • Kenmore garbage Disposal
  • Dishwasher  SPT 18" Built-In Dishwasher (new July 2018)
  • Washer/dryer  - Frigidaire apartment style stackable
  • Teak parquet varnished flooring

Aft Master Stateroom w/ Ensuite Head-Shower

  • Center-line queen berth with new Closed Cell mattress (March 2016)
  • Insignia Smart TV with Amazon Fire stick (new June 2021)
  • Ample drawer storage port and starboard
  • Large walk-in cedar hanging locker
  • Vanity
  •  Floor to ceiling mirror
  • The carpet in the stateroom replaced (October 2019).  

Ensuite Head

  • TECMA automated dual pump waste system(macerator)
  • Enclosed shower
  • Sink
  • Vanity
  • In-wall storage cabinet

Forward Stateroom w/ Ensuite Head

Forward Stateroom 

  • Double bunk layout with bunks to port
  • Large hanging locker
  • Ample drawer storage
  • Washer/Dryer combo to starboard
  • TV and VHS player
  • The carpet in the stateroom replaced (October 2019).  

Ensuite Head

  • TECMA auto waste system(macerator) 
  • Enclosed shower
  • Sink
  • Vanity
  • Storage under sink
  • Storage locker

Aft-Mid Stateroom / Office & Aft Head

  • Hidden pullman single bunk above sofa
  • Sofa
  • Desk
  • Ample storage
  • Large hanging locker


Aft Wet Head

  • TECMA auto waste system(macerator) 
  • Sink
  • Vanity
  • Storage over sink

Mechanical

Powered by twin Johnson & Towers Detroit Diesel model 6V92 TA (80637300), V block configuration, two

 cycle, turbocharged.   

                                                            Engine Hours:     

                                           Port engine  245 Hours  SMOH   (2016)  

                                           Starboard  engine  400 Hours SMOH    (2010)


                                                   Vessel Total Engine hours   -    3400

Annual service performed every year on Engines and Generator. Owner will schedule 2025 service prior to sale for new owner.

  • Detroit diesel Raw Water Pumps (new Jan 2024)
  • Fuel polishing system
  • Fuel tanks (both main and saddle) cleaned, and all fuel polished, and tanks topped with fresh fuel (December 2024)
  • Racor fuel filters on mains
  • Racor fuel filters on generator
  • Robertson hydraulic steering at both stations (Systems rebuilt, rudders removed and repacked, hydraulics refurbished and oil refreshed Feb 2024)
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer
  • Five (5) stand-alone marine reverse air conditioning units with SMX digital controls
  • Halon system
  • Trim tabs
  • Holding tank w/deck pumpout


The port engine was overhauled in June 2016 at 3060 accumulated engine hours by Suncoast Diesel of Sarasota.  Overhaul included a full teardown of the power generation system and replacement of pistons and cylinder liners.  Heads were removed and machined, hoses replaced, and exchangers, aftercooler, exhaust systems, injectors and fuel systems and inspected, machined, and refurbished as necessary

Electrical

  • 20kw Onan MDL4 generator w/ 2900 Hours with Annual service.
  • 50' 50amp shore power cord
  • Charles 30 amp marine battery charger,2014
  • 4ea AGM batteries for house and engines  NEW  jJune 2025
  • 1ea 4D battery for generator NEW  June 2025 
  • Electrical panel located at lower helm
  • Samlex inverter 1750 watt power 

Hull, Deck and Ground Tackle

  • Hull repainted Awlgrip Cream (January 2017) - teak recently stripped to bare wood and refinished and stainless steel polished.
  • Last Bottom Job    -   February 2024  contract diver cleans and reports below waterline condition twice a month.
  • One (1) 55# Norstar stainless steel Bruce claw type with roller w/  200 feet galvanized chain and 200 feet ¾ three strand rode
  • Windlass  - Ideal V4C Vertical Windless with a wildcat and capstan (gipsy and drum), 12V, 3/8” chain and ¾ 3 strand line assist windlass (rebuilt) with two foredeck foot switches, 
  • One (1) Marquipt Passerelle telescoping boarding ladder fitted either port or starboard, one (1) portable aluminum  powder coated ladder that can be  deployed at UMT davit to allow access to launch/retrieve a dinghy from bow and one  (1) swim platform ladder.
  • Foredeck Sun Pads - Three (3) 9.3 ft. x 10 ft. x 3-inch closed cell sun pads on the foredeck complete with cup holders and pillows were replaced in June 2021.  
  • Dock Box and Steps   Multiple boarding systems include a 5/3/2 DOCKSTEP dock box for variable height floating or fixed docks, a Marquip six step passaraile for transient docking, boarding ladder for dinghy and swim platform access, and a custom step across platform to bridge gaps between hull and dock that will allow boarding on any docking system along the Great Loop or Bahamas.
  • Dingy Davit  -  Bow mounted UMT International standpipe mount ECO 1000 Hydraulic Davit for Zodiac Tender

Tender

2019 Zodiac YL 360 Yachtline tender   powered by a 2020 fuel injected, high thrust 2020 Yamaha F25WTC outboard   with instrument panel. 

 Options include 8-gal built-in fuel tank, master switch, LED navigation lights, cockpit courtesy lights, remote steering, auto bilge pump, concealed side controls, trim tabs, depth finder, blue tooth speaker system, 12V receptacle, 120 V battery charger receptacle, Hypalon tubes and teak trim.    At WOT (28 - 35 mph) and with the Yamaha 

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


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Presented For Sale By:

Edwards Yacht Sales

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Clearwater, FL, 33764
United States
+17272583531

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