Chris Craft Commander Forum, Inc.                         ABOVE, from left to right (previous photos of the day, the week in review !): PHOTO - 1. Star Wars electronics aboard a classic Commander, carefully hidden out of sight ! PHOTO - 2. Heavy Paragon transmissions are used on most classic Commanders. Here are parts catalogs and references! PHOTO - 3. Warren Pateman stripped this trashed Commander down to the bare glass inside and out, and rebuilt EVERYTHING. It still looks like a well kept 38 Commander! PHOTO - 4. THE nicest 31' Sports Express we've seen, and it's all original too! PHOTO - 5. For more photos of Bill's restoration of a beautiful 30 Sportsman, check out this link. PHOTO - 6. For more photos and brochure scans, of the 27 foot Commanders, check out this link. Some of the special images from previous PHOTOS OF THE DAY....(in case you missed them!) A selection of past photos of the day can be found by clicking this link!

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At some point in time people who are restoring older boats are going to run into a situation where their old carb is corroded tight like one of mine was. The old carb was so corroded I decided I just didn’t want to take the chance of getting into a stall out on the water or experience poor running conditions that would be associated with some sort of internal condition I could not see or understand. Therefore I decided to go with a new Edelbrock 1409 marine 600 and simply remove that potential aggravation out of my boating adventure. The swap was pretty straight forward but it was not without a little diagnostics to get things to work properly. On my particular runabout installation the motor angle was steeper than on a cruiser and I decided to use a wedge, and from that moment on the boat ran perfectly. For more on how to do this installation and to see the issues I ran into, check out the following thread.
Edelbrock marine carbs are a bolt on replacement for many Chris Craft motors.


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2008 Lake Erie CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER RENDEZVOUS ! (now history with 52 boats attending !) Huron Yacht Club & BoatBasin, Huron, Ohio, (See sliding images above, please be patient, they'll take a moment to load first time) !! The good news........we're doing it again in 2009, August 21 - 23 !! Some boats are allready registered, don't miss miss out, register early !! Check this link for all the details for this upcoming event !! Event contact information, direct to event coordinators !! Hotel accomodations, interactive map of the area !! COMMANDER HALL OF FAME Third Edition ! Hall of Fame #1 Image Index Hall of Fame #2 Image Index Hall of Fame #3 Image Index Coming Soon ! CONGRATULATIONS ! You have just found a huge collection of scanned information, thousands of photographs, and information about the Chris Craft Commander series of boats. This information is submitted by individuals, recognized by an internationally circulated boating publication, and viewed by people all over the world every day. This perpetual newsletter and reference file is posted for FUN and as a public service! The main featue of this NON COMMERCIAL site is the MASTER INDEX file !. This file has an organized archive of worthy posts, an absolutely awesome collection of photos, scans, links and data that have come in from all corners of the world. Happy hunting! If you need help, or have questions, information or photos about the Commander series you think others would be interested in seeing, please feel welcome to post here on the Forum. This site was originally started to serve a need to include photographs and scans within threads in mid-2005, and as a result, it has become "photo intensive" with a treasure trove of information. This site received 17,000 page reads during it's 4th month on line, and it could now surpass that in a few days. The forum is being accessed by people all over the world. If you're interested in Commanders or Chris Craft boats in general, be sure to visit the Chris Craft Commander Club ~~ and ~~ The Chris Craft Antique Boat Club sites too, because they each have a wealth of information, good people, and lots of social interaction. The Chris Craft Roamer Club is also a great source of information about our steel and aluminum close cousins who share a lot in common with the Commander series, both being built under the same roof. From time to time the informative technical posts and photos are consolidated in the Master Index, and some of the chatting files are deleted, so people can find and use this information more easily. There are some really special threads here: of particular note, be sure to see Oliver & Sonja Oelgart's great thread about how they found a 41' Chris Craft in a German warehouse with only 12 hours on the hour meter! ~ Also be sure to see their web site for some absolutely STUNNING photography and photos of them touring the South of Spain after they restored this great boat. ~.~ Don't miss the tribute to Warren Pateman, a very special Commander owner from Australia, and the article he wrote about his total restoration and refitting of BAMBI, a 38' Commander. A very big THANK YOU to Motor Boating Magazine, especially senior editor, John Clemans, and executive editor, Jeanne Craig; with whom your forum moderator worked on the feature 38' Chris Craft Commander article, appearing in the June, 2006 issue, of Motor Boating Magazine! ~*~ Here is another link showing John in action, the day some of the photos were taken for the article! John Clemans in action, Cumberland River, April 1, 2006! 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This non-commercial site exists to share information with people like you! Happy hunting! Due to the strong international readership we are posting International Time of Day as a reference tool. You can also find United States National Animated Radar Loop, ...... the Present Jet Stream Map, ...... and the National Temperature Map right here for your convenient boating weather reference. Not logged in | Login | Create Account Search (try using quotes)    Chat!    Post now on board charger View thread - Dan on Sep 15, 2008 Lose the original charger NOW ! - Paul on Sep 15, 2008 This is good advice - James Brunette on Sep 15, 2008 charger - Dan on Sep 15, 2008 hey paul - Dan on Sep 15, 2008 Just my experiece and opinion - Paul on Sep 15, 2008   Poor mans XK-19 in Oklahoma, price is right ! ( Buy it now $250 with a trailer ) View thread - EH on Sep 15, 2008 Here is another one, in Bohemia, NY ( Starting bid is 99-cents) No trailer - EH on Sep 15, 2008 Next on the chopping block? - Eric Jensen on Sep 15, 2008 Look at those boats for sale, and then look at THIS ! - Paul on Sep 15, 2008   23' Lancer v6 to v8 conversion question View thread - Randy Smith on Sep 13, 2008 the 23 is a lot of boat for a V6 - Dave Mehl on Sep 13, 2008 I'd go with the V8 - Tom Slayton on Sep 13, 2008 Thibaud is restoring a 23 in France, with new Volvo Penta motor and outdrive - Paul on Sep 14, 2008 V8 all the way - Greg on Sep 14, 2008 GM Bell Housings - Rob Schiller on Sep 14, 2008 Wow, thanks for the fast response - Randy Smith on Sep 14, 2008 Re: Wow, thanks for the fast response - Greg on Sep 14, 2008   35 ccc 1969 View thread - David Kwartler on Sep 14, 2008 These are GREAT BOATS - Paul on Sep 14, 2008   Don Endres, 79 years young, will be missed by many, may he rest in peace. View thread - Paul on Sep 14, 2008   Automotive and marine fuel costs in central Tennessee View thread - Paul on Sep 14, 2008   Used boats for sale, slight (salt) water damage View thread - Tom Slayton on Sep 13, 2008 Very sad season in the Gulf this year - James Brunette on Sep 14, 2008   35' Aft Cabin ( like Mark Weller's ) View thread - Dan on Sep 11, 2008 35 Aft Cabin - Mark Weller on Sep 11, 2008 help - Dan on Sep 12, 2008 350Q my friend Dave - Dan on Sep 12, 2008 Seats - Dan on Sep 13, 2008 Congrats, Dan - Chris on Sep 11, 2008 38 DC - Dan on Sep 13, 2008 Congratulations, got a question - Paul on Sep 11, 2008 Single lever Morse controls - Chris Wade on Sep 12, 2008 Re: Congratulations, got a question - DAN on Sep 12, 2008 not my DC35 - Dan on Sep 12, 2008   45' Commander Tournament Fisherman (major refurbishing work under way now!) View thread - Paul on Jun 12, 2006 Re: 45' Commander Tournament Fisherman (major refurbishing work under way now!) - Terry on Jun 13, 2006 You guys are members of a pretty select group - Paul on Jun 13, 2006 Leak - John Even on Jun 14, 2006 Re: Leak - Terry on Jun 15, 2006 How to determine flow - Paul on Jun 15, 2006 Re: How to determine flow - Terry on Jun 15, 2006 Re: How to determine flow - Terry on Jun 19, 2006 Crawling on the outboard side of the motors - Paul on Jun 19, 2006 sea strainers - paul on Oct 5, 2007 Another 45 TF owner ! ( Welcome aboard ! ) - Paul on Oct 5, 2007 Sea Strainers - JayB on Nov 12, 2007 the story - bill thomas on Jun 13, 2006 It's like running a military campaign - Paul on Jun 13, 2006 Impressive - Tom Slayton on Jun 13, 2006 more story - bll thomas on Jun 13, 2006 Just like the old days ! - Paul on Jun 13, 2006 trucks - bill thomas on Jun 13, 2006 Congratulations Chad, you're famous ! - Paul on Jun 13, 2006 chad is already famous - bill thomas on Jun 13, 2006 Nice work Bill - Bill Rayson on Jun 13, 2006 one more photo - bill thomas on Jun 13, 2006 That one was worth waiting for ! - Paul on Jun 14, 2006 Nice thread (and photos) - Dave Mehl on Jun 16, 2006 The top of the Commander food chain - EH on Jun 22, 2006 45' hull - James Brunette on May 25, 2007 45sportfish interior - JayB on Nov 12, 2007 Re: 45sportfish interior - Paul on Nov 13, 2007 galley on 45 SF - JayB on Nov 13, 2007 45 Photos - Terry Hart on Nov 18, 2007 Thanks for the documentation ! - Paul on Nov 18, 2007 Thanks Paul - Terry on Nov 19, 2007 Fun ! - Paul on Nov 20, 2007 Great Photos and Kick A video - Terry on Nov 23, 2007 heat exchangers - bruce dowd on Sep 13, 2008 Galley 45 TF more help needed - JayB on Nov 21, 2007 Send Lots of Photos - Terry on Nov 23, 2007 Larger images - Paul on Nov 20, 2007 45 SF brochure Who's boat? - Doug Harris on Sep 13, 2008   PLEXUS ( for cleaning plastic, stainless steel, chrome, even your dive watch ! ) View thread - Paul on Sep 13, 2008 JCW has this stuff for $10.99 - Dave Mehl on Sep 13, 2008   another project 31 express 4 sale View thread - Bill on Sep 8, 2008 Next stop..chainsaw? - Bill on Sep 11, 2008 Got an idea - Paul on Sep 11, 2008 Don't know owner - Bill on Sep 11, 2008 It they think YOU are a weirdo............. - Paul on Sep 11, 2008 You're all a bunck of GOOFBALLS!!!! - Chris Wade on Sep 12, 2008 Riverwatch - Bill on Sep 12, 2008 Can you see the boat in this photo? - Tom Slayton on Sep 13, 2008 Don't see it. - Bill on Sep 13, 2008   Bosco the boating dog View thread - Mark Weller on Sep 9, 2008 Condolenses, Mark - Chris on Sep 9, 2008 I hate to hear it - Paul on Sep 10, 2008 Re: Bosco the boating dog - Gary on Sep 11, 2008 Re: Bosco the boating dog - Howard on Sep 11, 2008 Re: Bosco the boating dog - Dan on Sep 11, 2008 Bosco - Dave Mehl on Sep 11, 2008 Re: Bosco - anonymous on Sep 12, 2008 Thank You All - Mark Weller on Sep 12, 2008 Bosco - James Brunette on Sep 13, 2008 We're honored to have met Bosco in person - Paul on Sep 13, 2008   NEVER FORGET,,,,,,, And Pray View thread - Chris Wade on Sep 11, 2008 Amen ! - Paul on Sep 11, 2008 Semper fidelis - Howard on Sep 11, 2008 Re: NEVER FORGET,,,,,,, And Pray - James Brunette on Sep 11, 2008 PREY - Eric on Sep 11, 2008 Thanks to all who work to keep us safe and free!!!!! - Chris on Sep 11, 2008 I'll second that - James Brunette on Sep 11, 2008 A day I won't forget - George on Sep 11, 2008 Hard to believe it was 7 years ago - Dave Mehl on Sep 11, 2008 Let's Roll! - Jerry on Sep 13, 2008 Re: Let's Roll! - Paul on Sep 13, 2008   SITE MASTER INDEX, (Updated Feb 28, 2008) here is where you can find what you need! View thread - Paul on Sep 28, 2005 VERY NICE ADDITION - Bill Rayson on Sep 28, 2005 Very helpful - EH on Sep 28, 2005 I like it, nice upgrade - Rob Williams on Sep 28, 2005 It works for me - Commander35 on Sep 28, 2005 It works for me too ! - Dave Mehl on Sep 29, 2005 Tournament vs.Sports Cruiser - Michael Razmek on Mar 4, 2006 I wonder how accurate the numbers really are? - Paul on Mar 5, 2006 Wonder if there is a way you can verify that weight at the yard? - P on Mar 5, 2006 weights - bill thomas on Mar 5, 2006 heavy weights - bruce dowd on Sep 13, 2008 Glad to see you finally made it! - Chris Wade on Sep 13, 2008 Ditto - Tom Slayton on Sep 13, 2008 Chris Craft Tournament 36' - Mike Razmek on Mar 9, 2006 Hi Mike - Paul on Mar 10, 2006 Portholes - Mike Razmek on Mar 10, 2006 TF boats - bill thomas on Mar 10, 2006 Beautiful Boat - Mike Razmek on Mar 10, 2006   Man, I'd like to catch the guy that wired this View thread - Curt in PDX on Sep 21, 2005 I used to go through batteries like water until............... - P on Sep 22, 2005 One other thing about that electrical closet - Paul on Sep 22, 2005 Where is your electrical closet - Curt in PDX on Sep 22, 2005 Our boats are different, I havet the Express model - P on Sep 22, 2005 Good charger info - Curt in PDX on Sep 22, 2005 Good charging system, I have one like it - EH on Nov 15, 2005 I'm asking for one of those chargers for Christmas - Dave Mehl on Nov 25, 2005 ProSport 12 Charger unit ( 2-bank system for $130 ) PRODUCT REPORT - Paul on Aug 3, 2008 Here is the installation ( Photo ) - Paul on Sep 11, 2008 More info on the ProSport unit - Tom Slayton on Sep 11, 2008 Gold Plated Fuses with built-in lights !! - James Brunette on Sep 11, 2008 At Ease,... - Eric Nordac on Sep 11, 2008 Here are the ELECTRICAL CLOSET photographs - Paul on Oct 1, 2005 How >NOT< to install a battery charger ?? 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