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Looking 1940 42ft Chris Craft owned by the Libbys Corp

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Connies, Commanders & Catalinas' started by brad1138, Mar 2, 2011.

  1. brad1138, Mar 2, 2011
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    My Father bought the "LIBSEA" when I was about 3 and sold it when I was about 13, that was 30 years ago. Still to this day I look for it every time I past a marina (which is often in the Puget Sound area of Washington State).

    She is a 1940 42ft Chris Craft. Originally it was owned by the Libbys Corp. as their corporate Yacht, (hence the name). I know it isn't much by todays standards, but it was larger than life to me as a kid.

    I can still remember every inch of it and would give anything to see it again. My Father feels the same way.

    I have Googled and Googled "LIBSEA" but I get nothing other than the "Library of Seattle". We don't have any info other than its name 30 years ago.

    I am hoping someone here might know something about it, or give me an idea of where else to look.

    Thank you,
    Brad

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  2. brad1138, Mar 2, 2011
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    A larger picture can be seen here.
  3. SeaEric, Mar 2, 2011
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    Hi Brad, Welcome to YachtForums!

    I checked in a few old editions of Lloyds Registry of Yachts and don't see any yacht listed named, or formerly named "Libsea". If I could have found a listing, I may have come up with her Coast Guard Documentation number (six digit) that could be searched for current ownership.

    Do you have any record of her Doc# ? That would certainly help in tracking her down.

    You may want to spend some time on the website for the Classic Yacht Association. http://classicyacht.org/ They have lots of photos and albums. You may spot her there.
  4. brad1138, Mar 2, 2011
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    My Dad just sent me this message (he is watching this forum):

    "The boat did not have a Coast Guard number because it was originally "documented". That is where one is allowed to paint the name in place of a number on the hull. The boat serial # is 40640."

    I don't quite understand what that means, but hopefully you guys do.

    Thanks,
    Brad
  5. SeaEric, Mar 2, 2011
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    Coast Guard documented = the boat has/had a Coast Guard documentation number. Its a six digit number (in those days, now 7 digit) that is carved into a main beam somewhere inside the boat. This number is not displayed on the hull like a State registration number would be. Documented vessels display a boat name and hailing port, typically on the transom. I see in the photo that "Libsea" also had her name on the bow. The five digit boat serial # you referenced is likely a Chris Craft hull ID #.
  6. PropBet, Mar 2, 2011
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    Instead of driving by the marina and looking for it.... stop, get out, and strike up conversation with a few of the old salts (you'll know them when you see them) and perhaps have a picture with you to reference. Talk to the harbor master, or the bar stool keeper-uppers in the watering hole.

    Let them know you're looking for her. Lot of people know a lot of people in the boating world. She could still be in the water in a quiet slip on the other side of lake washington, or sitting in a warehouse up in Burlington for all you know.

    Point being, people know boats. Ask around. Face to face.

    Good luck in your search. She sure is a beauty.
  7. Capt J, Mar 2, 2011
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    It is now called "La Conga" was named "six nickels" 1940 42' chris craft double stateroom.........

    You have to register to get current info of it's whereabouts, owner, etc.......but info was put into their database Sept 2009.

    www.chris-craft.org/registry/browse.php?start=350

    scroll down to 40640
  8. brad1138, Mar 3, 2011
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    Thank you very much, I'll register with them shortly. Are you sure that "is" the "LIBSEA" and not just same make/model?
  9. Capt J, Mar 3, 2011
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    There is only one hull number "40640".
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    Thank you again Capt J. that is the Libsea, I have contacted to current owner. He would like to let us come see it again.

    Thanks for all the posts, I really can't believe I found her.

    Brad
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    I love happy endings. I hope the reunion is worth while.
  12. Norgale, Mar 30, 2011
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    It is so very nice when total strangers come to the aid of other total strangers. Finding that boat meant a lot to that man and his father and who knows,they may end up owning the boat again. Way to go Capt. J. Your tops in my book. Pete
  13. Capt J, Mar 30, 2011
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    Thank You. But, that is what makes this forum so great, there are A LOT of people on here willing to help others on the forum. It really is a great group of people that frequent Yachtforums. I'm happy to hear that the new owner is so accomodating........