1956 Chris-Craft 39' (11.89 m) Sea Skiff/Flybridge
Branford, Connecticut, United States
Phenix III
1956 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff / Fly Bridge
Flag of Registry: United States
- Skiff
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Wood Hull

Description
Phenix III a 1956 Chris Craft wood Sea Skiff model with a custom flying bridge installed in the 60's Repowered in the late 70's with a pair of 653 V 6 diesel engines / Borg Warner transmissions and fuel tanks and fuel system done at that time. The motors had a complete major overhaul completed in the mid 90's. The lower station was removed for more room in the salon. A classic cruising Sea Skiff with a spacious cockpit for fishing that is ready for its next owner. The hull, topsides and bright work is done in Epiphanes products and is meticulously sanded, prepped and painted each season. Bottom paint is Pettit Hydra Coat green.
Specifications
LOA: 39' (11.89 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1956
Beam: 13'
Draft Max: 3' 5''
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Fuel Tank: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Dry Weight: 16000
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 653
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 185.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 653
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 185.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Full Details
Overview
General Information
- 653 GM Detroit Marine Diesel series engines 185 HP
- Borg Warner Transmissions
- 2 - 8 D Batteries (2019)
- Racor Fuel filters on bulk head w/ canister filters on motors
- 1'" 3/8" Propeller Shaft diameter
- Morse Control system
Electronics
- Garmin 540s GPSmap unit
- Humminbird wide eye depth finder
- Standard Horizon VHF
- Furuno Radar
- Plastimo Compass
- Rayline Spot light
- Analog gauges
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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Brewer Yacht Sales 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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