In 1977 Chris-Craft changed the name of the Commander Tournament Fishermen to just Commander. This was a sales move to broaden the appeal of the boats. The Commander flush deck models became the Commander Yachts. Following are scans of most of the 1978 Commander sales brochure. Notice the carpeted cockpit decks, and the interior colors - and is that shag carpet in the salons?
Hope this isn't overload on all the SF stuff. Maybe too many photos?
The following info is added from contributor, and 36' Commander owner, Jim Peters, of Seattle. That's his 1974 36 in the photo below, and the interior layouts are also compliments of Jim Peters (thanks Jim!):
------------------------- and now, the 42' version of this fine model ! --------------------------------
The following two images are of DEPORTABLE, Steve Spurrier's 42, as photographed at Huron, Ohio, August 2008
------------------------- and now, the 45' version of this fine model ! --------------------------------
The following two images are BELLA DONNA, owned by Terry and Donna Hart, as photographed in 2007 at Algonac, Michigan.
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Here are more scans and photos!!
http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/message/1151492674