Great. That confirms mine was built at Algonac. It was number 2007 so I assume it was the 7th built in 1970. All I'm missing, to satisfy my...
Thanks for that. Any reason why they list 1970-1972 instead of the individual year like the rest? It's no big deal but I really would like to know...
Thanks. It's CAF-57-2007A. Obviously, the 57 means 57-foot but I'm not sure what the rest of it means.
Thanks, Eric. Mine is a 1970. I have the hull number. Even got the info on it from the Mariners Museum. Any idea how many 57' Connies were made in...
I am the proud, new, soon-to-be owner of a 57-foot Constellation. I've looked for years and finally settled on the right one. I have many...
This one may be a little better but that's all I have until I actually take possession of the boat. Just wondering if it looks like anything major...
After years of searching, I have finally found the right 57' Constellation for me. Now I start the restoration. I'm starting with the topside...
Thanks for the tips, Eric. I've been looking at some Connies and some of the project boats look tempting. I sometimes think it would be fun to...
That's an interesting point. Is there any evidence that wooden boats aren't safe?
Thanks, Eric. As I go through this process of deciding on a Constellation, I'm assuming the bottom/hull and the engines are the most expensive...
Chris Craft stain and varnish Is there a particular "Chris Craft color" for the 57-foot Constellation woodwork? If I redo one I want to make...
I've seen several versions of the 57' Constellation. One has a guest stateroom with two singles lined up on either wall when you enter the room....
1958 Trumpy Did Trumpy make a 53-footer in 1958?
Thanks, 67roamer. Here's what it looks like to me - of course, that could change drastically after a survey. It looks like a couple of planks...
I'm thinking about refurbishing a 1966 57' Connie. The engines seem to be in good working order but it needs a lot of cosmetic work, mostly on...
I'm getting some great advice. Thanks, guys. Let me ask one more question. All things being equal on the boat, would it be worth $25,000 more...
Would any of you let the fact that the boat wasn't diesel keep you from buying the boat? I've heard diesel is so much better but I only plan a...
remanufactured 390 cubic inch Chrysler heavy-duty truck blocks were installed in '89
I'm looking to buy a 42' Trojan but it's gas. Is it possible to convert to diesel? If so, how expensive a proposition is that?
