[{"id": 8603610, "authorName": "dbronken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbronken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Chris!\nIs the hull and transom lettering painted or applied (decals)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652813490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8603676, "authorName": "Rawleigh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rawleigh/", "bidAmount": 1, "content": "$1 bid placed by Rawleigh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652813686, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8603876, "authorName": "Corsetti", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corsetti/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beautiful boat! Well done seller!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652814714, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8604880, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lettering on sides is a transfer decal . Lettering on transom is transfer , and hand painted border", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652818896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8604993, "authorName": "GaryLenk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garylenk/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by GaryLenk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652819343, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8605010, "authorName": "GaryLenk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garylenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could we get a walk around video?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652819376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8605909, "authorName": "drrot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrot/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by drrot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652823301, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8606124, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I dont know how to do a video, but I will try to get some help to do so in the next few days.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652824071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606138, "authorName": "GunnarCO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gunnarco/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What is the restoration done by Macatawa bay boat Works? Or somebody else?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652824132, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606158, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No . I did the complete restoration", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652824199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606483, "authorName": "RacerRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This came from Wisconsin?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652825175, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606680, "authorName": "Pablo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pablo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "no gold leaf lettering?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652827143, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606733, "authorName": "In2details", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/in2details/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@38chriscraft is the soft plug out due to freezing water in the block expanding? Gorgeous boat and beautiful craftsmanship.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652827899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606928, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do not know if it was from freezing as it had been drained. I have not lifted the engine cover off in a number of years so I do not know. I will include an extra k exhaust manifold for the buyer. I will also include a complete MBL engine if the buyer wants it. It is not rebuilt , but complete.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652830444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8606955, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "boat may have been registered in Wisconsin in its life , but I purchased it from New York. The lettering was not done in gold leaf , research that I did at Chris craft archives indicated that the lettering on the sides was simple , so I tried not to keep that in mind with the theme.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652830842, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607230, "authorName": "RacerRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@38chriscraft thanks... more questions: does the flag/stern light pole function? Is the gas tank gummed up? Also... does it come with a cover?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652835239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607282, "authorName": "mcj4250", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcj4250/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller, I admire your work ethic.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652835813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607322, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gas tank is not gummed up, and all fuel lines are brand new. Light pole is wired and does function properly. Does not include a cover. Sidenote Did find some extra paragon transmission parts today.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652836332, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607328, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bow and Stern lights both function , and are 12 v", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652836413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8607483, "authorName": "IndyJimP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/indyjimp/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by IndyJimP", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652838256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8607782, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is a Chris-Craft Utility kinda like a Rolls-Royce flat-bead?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1652843774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608133, "authorName": "larsvinz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larsvinz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you by any chance have the original Chris Craft hull card?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652867337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608265, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I may have the hull card , will look for it this eve.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652875619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608484, "authorName": "RacerRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@38chriscraft thanks for your responses. One more question\u2026 is this a 6 volt or 12 volt electrical system?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652879636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608540, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "12 volt system. New cloth covered wiring harness. Generator and starter are 12 v. Primary wiring cables are new also.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1652880322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8608926, "authorName": "RacerRick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racerrick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@38chriscraft thanks again!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652884745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8617619, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652975578, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8617787, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will try the walk around video as son as I can get some tech help. Dont know how to do it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1652976834, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8630299, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Made the video, but now the instructions indicate that I need to get it on you tube or Vimeo , which I have no idea how to do . I can try to text , or email to those that are interested if you contact me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653079240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8632788, "authorName": "OttoVonBismarck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottovonbismarck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@38chriscraft I finished my auction of my chris craft. You upload the videos to youtube by either on your phone or transferring it to your pc and then uploading directly to youtube. You need to have a youtube account. You can then copy and paste the link to bat once that is done", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653103536, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8635370, "authorName": "AKKevin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akkevin/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by AKKevin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653155737, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8637001, "authorName": "SoldmyBMWM635CSifor2800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldmybmwm635csifor2800/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attempting to paste a walk-around link to help the seller: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IbIycd9PBMU%3Chttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fm.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIbIycd9PBMU&data=05%7C01%7CRGustin%40mtrail.com%7C405cc26820824c119dba08da3b3f79df%7C6ddabd0048894a6c96f07dcf68c12e3d%7C1%7C0%7C637887441214345591%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FWG%2FeXPo9Xgm%2Fn6DkbN5DxVyxYZts3VS3RLxVI054ik%3D&reserved=0%3E", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653164369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8637085, "authorName": "SoldmyBMWM635CSifor2800", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/soldmybmwm635csifor2800/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen this Chris and a previous one by the same restorer, as well as a woody wagon he collaborated on. I am not an expert in wood boats or cars, but I can say with confidence that the work is top notch and the photos and video do not do justice to the amazing reality.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653164744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8638321, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653171972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8639776, "authorName": "AKKevin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akkevin/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by AKKevin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653207032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640017, "authorName": "D.Thomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d.thomas/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by D.Thomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653223689, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8640939, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sent you a message @38chriscraft.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653235288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8641116, "authorName": "SaraE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sarae/", "bidAmount": 7250, "content": "$7,250 bid placed by SaraE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653236892, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8644641, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653254247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8645880, "authorName": "D.Thomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/d.thomas/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by D.Thomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653269915, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8647545, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653317243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8648175, "authorName": "pvellani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvellani/", "bidAmount": 12500, "content": "$12,500 bid placed by pvellani", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653323288, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8651794, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Edit to listing boat was acquired in 2010 not 2001. Has not been run in years . Repairs unknown. 13 coats of varnish applied. All wood surfaces coated with CPES Chris penetrating epoxy sealer. Bilge pump is 12 volt operated by toggle switch . Bottom drain is a threaded brass conneciton, with Tee handle .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653338490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8653563, "authorName": "Osagehighlander", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/osagehighlander/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I believe this boat would actually have been original in \"silver\" leaf on hull-sides- often mistaken as gold leaf due to the varnish tint. Transom could be anything. \r\n\r\nUnlike a previous recent auction, this 5200 bottom would add at least $15-20K to a \"no-soak\" bottom and is ideal. Given the lay-up time, this is a significant addition and a value for the winning bidder.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653351912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8653801, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653354719, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8655104, "authorName": "Jcjustus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jcjustus/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Jcjustus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653396537, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8655339, "authorName": "TLEWIS57", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tlewis57/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice CC. What kind of trans adjustment is needed and who would do that? What is a soft plug and it\u2019s purpose. I\u2019m a rookie \ud83d\ude42", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653399472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8655554, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653401595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8655633, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Trans adjustment is a ring that you turn on the paragon transmission, so the lever in the cockpit can put it in and out of forward and reverse. Paragon manual is included for instructions. Soft plug is in the side of the head ,for expansion in water jacket cooling ports , for freeze thaw protection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653402367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8656122, "authorName": "pvellani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvellani/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by pvellani", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653406384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8656146, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653406594, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8656584, "authorName": "boatguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatguy/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by boatguy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653410145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8657036, "authorName": "MagnetGuru", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/magnetguru/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful restoration work. Looking at the before pictures, I'd have been scared sh!tless! Very well done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653412428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8658431, "authorName": "pvellani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvellani/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by pvellani", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653416016, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659035, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653417472, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659044, "authorName": "pvellani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvellani/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by pvellani", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653417492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659067, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 18250, "content": "$18,250 bid placed by dadwagn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653417557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659071, "authorName": "judge46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/judge46/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by judge46", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653417570, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659265, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by dadwagn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653418228, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659266, "authorName": "pvellani", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pvellani/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by pvellani", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653418246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659312, "authorName": "drrot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drrot/", "bidAmount": 22222, "content": "$22,222 bid placed by drrot", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653418400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659374, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 22500, "content": "$22,500 bid placed by dadwagn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653418630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 8659391, "authorName": "Dforenza", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dforenza/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This may be a dumb question but would this boat be fine in salt water.. harbor cruising?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653418701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659479, "authorName": "38chriscraft (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/38chriscraft/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, you would need to flush with fresh water after use", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653419008, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659551, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 5/24/22 for $22,500 to dadwagn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653419285, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 8659572, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Holy shit! Stoked! This is staying in Montana!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1653419348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659634, "authorName": "dbronken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbronken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Chris and well-bought, @dadwagn!\r\nBring her to Whitefish Woody Weekend!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653419565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659793, "authorName": "dadwagn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dadwagn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dbronken Earliest I can get on schedule for the cylinder plug and trans adjustment is early July in Missoula area. But maybe late July or early August you can show me and the family around?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653420211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8659891, "authorName": "dbronken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbronken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely, @dadwagn.\r\nMessage with contact info forthcoming.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1653420683, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 8660717, "authorName": "JT77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jt77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never even seen this boat on BAT, and I look everyday. And more than once a day. If he or she doesn\u2019t pick up. I\u2019ll take it. JT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1653424181, "type": "comment"}]