1961 Chris-Craft 57 Constellation

$79,950

Used

Boat in Portland, OR 97217 US

builtBuilt in 1961
Year the boat was built
model

57 Constellation

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Detroits)

Engine type and count
length

55 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Wooden

Hull material
Nominal Length
55ft
Length Overall
55ft
Beam
14.5ft
Dry Weight
56000lb
Cabins
3
Heads
3
Fresh Water Tanks
300gal
Fuel Tanks
506gal
Holding Tanks
80gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
wood
Hull Shape
semi-displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Detroits
Engine Model
GM 8V71
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
2500
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1961
Engine 2
Engine Make
Detroits
Engine Model
GM 8V71
Total Power
300hp
Engine Hours
2500
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1961
Additional Information

Accommodations

Master Stateroom

  • Queen Berth
  • Ensuite Head With Stall Shower

Forward Stateroom

  • Stacked Berths
  • Ensuite Head

Midship Stateroom With Double Berth

 

Deck and Hull

Teak Decks

Anchor Windlass

Nick Jackson Transom Davit

Hardware Re-chromed

Hull Recently Refinished

Trim Tabs

Air Horns

10" Remote Spotlight

 

Electrical

50 AMP Shore Power

Batteries

Smart Charger

Inverter

6.5 KW Generator

10m Batteries

Galley

Hot & Cold Pressure Water

Microwave

Two Burner Cook Top

Coffee Maker

Electronics and Navigation

Compass

Furuno Radar

Digital Depth Finder

VHF

Knot Meter

Sea Witch

Auto Pilot

TV Antenna

 

Noteworthy info

Past serviceMajor Systems Upgrades & Maintenance 1. Navigation & Electronics


  • Garmin Suite: Installed a new GPSMAP® 8612xsv chartplotter, transducer, and NMEA 2000 backbone.



  • Autopilot System: Complete installation and calibration of a Garmin Reactor™ 40 autopilot system, including a Raymarine drive unit, rudder feedback sensor, and custom wood bezel for the helm display.



  • Safety: Installed a new high-water alarm system and red 32V bell.


2. Mechanical & Propulsion


  • Engine Synchronization: Installed a Glendinning 12 VDC SynchronizerThis involved extensive custom fabrication, including custom tach drive pins and new mechanical tachometers for the Detroit Diesel engines.



  • Running Gear: Replaced propellers with a new set of 28 x 28 4-blade, 2" sleeved props.



  • Fuel System: Installed a high-capacity Double Racor 1000VMA Dual Marine Turbine Filter system with clear bowls, T-handle gauges, and a custom aluminum mounting plate.


3. Electrical & Battery Systems

  • Battery Banks: Full replacement of the vessel's battery systems, including:

    • (12) Trojan Group GC8 batteries.


    • (5) Group 24 AGM starting batteries.



  • Distribution: Installed a new 12VDC distribution panel and cleaned up helm wiring.


    Zinc Anodes: Replaced all shaft, rudder, and teardrop zinc anodes.


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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
3/5/26Initial price$79,950

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50 NE Tomahawk Island Dr., Portland, OR, 97217

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