1985 Chris-Craft 426 Catalina

“Sweet Inspiration” is a 1985 Chris-Craft 426 that stands apart from many boats of her age thanks to long-term freshwater use, extensive upgrades and an ownership history focused on maintaining and improving the boat rather than simply keeping it original.

Kept in indoor heated storage since 2015, she has received significant investment over the years, including custom dual hardtops, bow and stern thrusters, ZF digital controls at both helm stations, an extended swim platform with stainless stairs, solar charging, inverter/charger, Starlink and numerous interior and exterior improvements.

Inside, the 426 offers the space and layout these classic Chris-Craft motor yachts are known for. There are two private staterooms and two heads, including a large aft master, along with a spacious salon, dinette and renovated galley with an apartment-size refrigerator, convection microwave, induction cooktop and additional custom cabinetry. Two electric fireplaces and three reverse-cycle heat and air-conditioning units make the boat comfortable throughout the boating season.

The aft deck has also been extensively customized with dual hardtops, cabinetry, storage and newer 2025 canvas. Combined with the extended swim platform, stainless stairs and full-length custom safety railings along the side decks, these improvements make the boat considerably more practical for extended time aboard.

Power is provided by twin 340 HP MerCruiser 454 V8s. A recent mechanical inspection and compression test have been completed with satisfactory results and consistent and documented service to help ensure lots of life left in these engines. Docking is made considerably easier with Side-Power bow and stern thrusters and upgraded ZF electronic shift and throttle controls at both stations.

For someone looking for a spacious freshwater motor yacht without stepping into the price range of a much newer 40-plus-foot boat, “Sweet Inspiration” offers a lot of boat, equipment and usable living space. She has been extensively customized over the years and is ready for her next owner to enjoy.

Most Notable Features

★ Freshwater Chris-Craft 426 Motor Yacht

★ Indoor Heated Winter Storage Since 2015

★ Twin 340 HP MerCruiser 454 V8s – Approx. 1,850 Hours

★ Recent Mechanical Inspection & Compression Testing

★ Side-Power Bow & Stern Thrusters

★ ZF Digital Throttle & Shift Controls – Upper & Lower Helm

★ Custom Dual Hardtops

★ New Aft Deck Canvas – 2025

★ Extended Swim Platform with Stainless Steel Stairs

★ Two Staterooms / Two Heads

★ Three Reverse-Cycle Heat & Air Conditioning Units

★ Renovated Galley with Apartment-Size Frigidaire Refrigerator

★ New Two-Burner Induction Cooktop – 2025

★ Magnum 2,800-Watt Inverter/Charger

★ Two 360-Watt Solar Panels

★ Seven Batteries – Four AGM House + Three Starting/Charging

★ Westerbeke 7.3 kW Generator

★ Starlink High-Speed Satellite Internet

★ Custom Aft Deck Cabinetry & Electric Fireplace

★ Updated tanks, hoses, lines, painted engine room and more.

★ Extensive Service Records Available

See the full specifications below for additional equipment, upgrades and details.

Contact listing broker Rob Hopkins at 705-817-1330 or rhopkins@mlys.ca to arrange a showing or for additional information.

Dimensions

• Model Length: 42.6ft

• L.O.A: 48ft 4in (14.73m)

• Beam: 14ft 9in (4.50m)

• Weight: 33000lbs (14969kg)

• Draft: 3'6"

Tanks

• Fuel: 2 tank(s) — 400gal (1514L)

• Water: 1 tank(s) — 160gal (606L)

• Waste: 2 tank(s) — 82gal (310L)

Engine & Controls

• Number of Engines — 2

• Engine Make — MerCruiser

• Engine Model — 454 V8 Carb

• Engine Hours — 1850

• Horsepower — 340

• Drive Type — Direct Drive

• Fuel Type — Gasoline

• Steering — Hydraulic

• Throttle & Shift — Upgraded Digital Controls - Dual Station

• NOTES: Recent mechanical inspection and compression tests have been completed. Tested OK 👍

Mechanical & Electrical

• Shore Power — Dual 120V 30A

• Generator — Westerbeke 7.3kW

• Batteries — 7 Total • 4 AGM house + 3 Charge (2024)

• Battery Charger — Mariner Pro Nautic Digital 12 60P • 3bank auto charger

• Solar Panels — Two • 360 watt

• Total Reverse Cycle Heat/Air Units — 3 (Salon, Master, VIP)

• Freshwater Pump

• Raw Water Washdown

• Inverter/Charger — Magnum 2800 watt with remote display

• Hot Water Tank — 11 Gallons (2024)

Hull & Deck

• Windlass — Lewmar Deck Mount

• Anchor — Delta 45lb

• Chain — 200ft

• Extended Platform — New in 2016 along with stainless steel stairs

• Swim Ladder — Integrated in newer swim platform

Helm & Marine Electronics

• VHF Radio — Standard Horizon AIS with lower helm remote mic

• Radar — Raytheon RL70

• GPS — Standard Horizon CP1010i 10" Touchscreen

• Depth Sounder — Integrated MD unit

• Auto Pilot — Robertson

• AIS — Integrated in VHF

• Chain Counter — Lewmar remote control and display

Accommodations & Interior

• Cabins - Sleeps — 2 Cabins - Sleeps 4

• Heads — 2 - Master Ensuite & Forward Day/VIP with Electric Toilets

• Forward Cabin — Island centreline berth with large hanging locker and vanity with sink.

• Aft Cabin — Queen centreline with newer memory foam topper custom bedspread

• Salon — Custom Blinds

• Dinette — Newer white vinyl bench covers table resized

• Entertainment — JL audio 4 speaker, 1 subwoofer in salon. Panasonic DPX40 4 speaker at bridge

Galley

• Refrigerator — Apartment Size Frigidaire

• Stove — New in 2025 - Induction Two Burner

• Sink — Double stainless

• Microwave — Frigidaire Professional convection microwave (2025)

• Upgrade — Three Extra cabinet drawers added with above renovation

Exterior Features

• Canvas — All new (2025) aft cabin canvas , many custom canvas features

• Bow Thruster — & Stern Thruster by side power

• Hardtop — Custom Dual Hardtop

• BBQ/Grill — Magma stern mount on steps to swim platform

• Custom Cabinetry — Custom aft deck cabinetry with built-in fireplace and lots of storage.

• Starlink — Highspeed Satellite Internet

Other Items or Upgrades

• Spare Propellers — Two Bronze

• Spare Parts Kit — Yes

• Salon Windows — Resealed and Painted

• Staunchens — Custom railings, running full length of catwalks for additional safety. Removed and rebedded 2015

Exclusions

• Personal Items — Artwork, Tools, Bedding, Pillows

• Furniture — Aft Deck Chairs and Table

• Furniture — Salon Reclining Chairs

• Kitchen Items — Toaster Oven, cast iron frying pan some cutlery and glassware