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This 1948 Chris-Craft is a wood-hulled 36′ cabin cruiser that is said to have been used by the Edgewood Resort in Alexandria Bay, New York to ferry guests on the St. Lawrence River before being acquired by the selling dealer in 2020. Power is from twin 339ci Hercules inline-six inboard engines linked to dual three-blade propellers through direct-drive transmissions. The boat features through-hull bow lights, a swim platform, a bridge canopy, and an enclosed cabin with bunk quarters, a galley, a head, and a dinette. The hull and superstructure have been partially stripped, and the engines do not run. This Chris-Craft is offered with a triple-axle trailer and an Alabama bill of sale.

No Reserve: 1948 Chris-Craft Cabin Cruiser Project

The boat is said to have been refurbished from the 1980s to 2007 under previous ownership, and the exterior of the hull was partially stripped in preparation for refinishing by the selling dealer in 2020. Several photos taken prior to the work are provided in the gallery below.

No Reserve: 1948 Chris-Craft Cabin Cruiser Project

Retained items include an aft swim platform, through-hull bow lights, navigation lights, an anchor with a chain stopper, vent covers, bow chocks, and other bright hardware. A nameplate reading Miss Adventure has been removed from the transom and is included in the sale.

No Reserve: 1948 Chris-Craft Cabin Cruiser Project

The cabin houses a galley as well as a dinette with bench seating that is trimmed in red and white striped upholstery said to have been fitted in 2019. Additional features include matching bunk quarters, a head, and an older cassette stereo.

No Reserve: 1948 Chris-Craft Cabin Cruiser Project

The port-positioned helm features a wooden ship’s wheel as well as duplicate instrumentation for each engine. The upper deck includes port and starboard fixed seating along with and additional fold-away starboard seat.

No Reserve: 1948 Chris-Craft Cabin Cruiser Project

The twin Hercules 339ci inline-six engines are said to turn over but are not in running condition. Dual three-blade propellers are turned via direct-drive transmissions with forward, neutral, and reverse gears.

No Reserve: 1948 Chris-Craft Cabin Cruiser Project

The painted triple-axle trailer features I-beam construction and is labeled “wide load” at the rear. A period postcard depicting the Edgewood Resort fleet, including Miss Adventure, is shown in the gallery.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $5,000 by Cdabtx
Auction Ended October 7, 2021 at 2:23PM PT
Bids 21
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Seller: VintageFarms
Location: Florence, Alabama 35634
Listing Details
  • Chassis: DR035779
  • Total Running Time Unknown
  • Twin 339ci Hercules Inline-Sixes
  • Direct Drive Transmissions
  • 36" Wood Hull
  • Red & White Striped Upholstery
  • Cabin w/Head, Galley, Dinette, Bunks
  • Swim Platform
  • Triple-Axle Trailer Included
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: USD $0
Lot #56794