Chris-Craft Commander

Classic 1958 Chris Craft Commander,
(32 Ft LOA, 11 Ft beam)

She was fully restored in 2012, keeping original design in mind but with modern conveniences added. Added: Air Conditioning, internet connectivity, low voltage deck lights, docking lights, Garmin GPS. 

 
All the interior wood surfaces were redone and the headliner was replaced with tongue and groove wood matching stain to the interior wood.  Floors were completely redone along with cabinets. Dehumidifier
Two GM 350 rebuilt engines replaced the original engines.

2017:

New wood bottom and hull paint, upgrading it from the original.  New water heater.

Accommodations

V-Berth sleeps 2
Salon Sofa fold up back for 2 bunks sleeping
Dinette converts to bed- sleeps 2
Head has macerator toilet and sink
Air Conditioning and Heat
Aft deck built in sofa seating

Mechanical Equipment

• Regular maintenance has been performed.
• Edelbrock Carburetors.
• Port and Starboard Velvet Drive transmissions.
• Separate throttle and gear levers on helm.
• Fresh water strainers both engines
• Water/fuel separators both engines.
• Heavy Duty blowers port and starboard engine compartment.
• Cranking battery for each engine.
• Two deep cycle house batteries in series.
• Mechanical compressor in engine compartment for horns atop the helm roof.
• Forward and aft bilge pumps.
• 120 AC forward sump pump.
• Fresh water pump.
• Engine Gauges:  RPM, Oil Pressure, Engine Temp, Fuel, Air pressure for horn compressor (Amp and Fuel pressure gauges inoperable)
• Blue Sea Systems 12 Volt D/C and 120 A/C panel
• Pro Charge Ultra 3 bank battery chargers with remote panel at helm
• Port and Starboard isolators for battery charging (Sterling Power Pro Split 12 Volt).
• 5000-watt inverter.
• Running lights.
• Helm and cockpit lights.
• Backup (reverse) docking lights.
• Classic helm roof spotlight
• 120 Volt AC Selection switch: Blue Sea Systems (Off - Shore - Inverter)
• Port and Starboard battery on - off switches.
• Safe-T-Alert detector (MTI Industries) Fire - Fume - Water

Galley Equipment

Microwave
Coffee Maker
Refrigerator
Raritan 20-gallon water heater
Under counter storage

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Hull is the original Philippine Mahogany.   
• Awl Grip Marine Paint
• Bottom (water line and below) and Keel replaced in 2017 By Jim Moore’s Marine in Beaufort, NC.  The bottom is a 3 piece marine plywood epoxied between layers as it was cold molded to the stringers, bulk heads and keel.  It is painted with an antifouling Pettit Vivid paint.
• Top Side:  Pettit EZ Poxy Polyurethane

Navigation Systems

Garmin Echo Map SV with Lake Vue (Updated 2023)

Additional Equipment

• Tongue & groove pine ceiling in salon and helm.
• 3 masts.
• Hatch forward in V berth
• Side windows open for cruising ventilation.
• Door to salon with screen insert.
• Cleats and fenders, ropes.
• Portable generator- Honda 2000 with a 30-amp connection will run all systems
• Exterior stainless grab rails.
• Bow stainless railing.