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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Not logged in | Login | Create Account Search (try using quotes)    Chat!    Post now 25' Lancer for sale, Detroit area View thread - Paul on Jul 3, 2008 Paul's Optometrist is a crook! - John Kloka on Jul 3, 2008 Yeah I know, I read the ad too fast - Paul on Jul 8, 2008 Looked at that Lancer yesterday - Terry on Jul 8, 2008 Volvo trim - John Kloka on Jul 8, 2008 I must be nuts - Terry on Jul 9, 2008 Space... - John Kloka on Jul 9, 2008 Rare 25 Lancer - Doug Harris on Jul 8, 2008 Depends on available rental space. - Terry on Jul 9, 2008 Floor structure replacement - Paul on Jul 9, 2008 Photos - Terry Hart on Jul 10, 2008 Alternative pathway? - James on Jul 10, 2008 I like it (a lot) - Paul on Jul 10, 2008 Fantastic hull - thibaud on Jul 10, 2008 Check this out - Terry on Jul 11, 2008 I have seen that boat - thibaud on Jul 13, 2008 Fiumicino ? - Paul on Jul 13, 2008 Rare 25 Lancer Bridge - Doug Harris on Jul 10, 2008 Storage Secured - Terry on Jul 11, 2008 We'll cover your back ! - Paul on Jul 11, 2008 Good Luck Terry! - Doug Harris on Jul 11, 2008 But for a stroke of the pen, that boat could easily have a Commander badge. - Paul on Jul 12, 2008   Not "like new" it's NEW View thread - Eric Jensen on Jul 1, 2008 Reserve not met, time running out ! - Dave Mehl on Jul 1, 2008 1-day and 5 hours left - Dave Mehl on Jul 1, 2008 Bidding only made it 75% to the reserve price - Dave on Jul 12, 2008   Dunroin Coming Home View thread - Mark Weller on Jun 26, 2008 Nice, I'm envious of your blue water ! - Paul on Jun 26, 2008 I am too - Howard on Jun 26, 2008 Dinghy - Mark Weller on Jun 30, 2008 Motor and outdrive for my dinghy. - Jerry on Jun 30, 2008 Some information on the 35-mph 600-hp 35' Commander - Paul on Jul 11, 2008 Commander hull, look at that first lifting strake - Tom Slayton on Jul 12, 2008   46 more days to the biggest Commander gathering EVER on Lake Erie ! View thread - Paul on Jul 6, 2008 NAME TAGS BEING PRINTED NOW ( we need a list of Captains and Crew ) - Paul on Jul 7, 2008 Huron T-Shirts and Mugs ( NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE ! ) - Paul on Jul 11, 2008   Want some attention, need an ego boost, here is what you do......................... View thread - Paul on Jul 3, 2008 That's the TRUTH ! - Echols, Howard on Jul 3, 2008 Well, it ain't no Sea Ray - Terry on Jul 4, 2008 The Question - Mike on Jul 4, 2008 The comment about Mr. Avery - Paul on Jul 7, 2008 Tupperware and the "wine and cheese boats" - LJ Higgins on Jul 4, 2008 On the hard or on the salt! - Jerry on Jul 5, 2008 Commander appreciation factor - Paul on Jul 6, 2008 Thanks for the invite! - Jerry on Jul 6, 2008 You have a rain check on that - Paul on Jul 7, 2008 It happened again last night !! - Paul on Jul 9, 2008 2nd most asked question of the CCC Feelgood - C Wade on Jul 9, 2008 The top 10 most often asked questions ? (not necessarily in this order) - Paul on Jul 10, 2008 top 12 most often asked at the beginning of the project. - Jerry on Jul 10, 2008 More questions "from the hard". - Jerry on Jul 10, 2008 How about this one - Tom Slayton on Jul 10, 2008   1972-1977 33' Coho, and Offshore View thread - Paul on Jun 13, 2008 1977 33' Offshore ( Scans ) - Paul on Jun 13, 2008 1977 33' Sports Sedan - Paul on Jun 13, 2008 More on the 33' Catalina ( brochure scans ) - Paul on Jun 20, 2008 More 33' Catalina images ( looks like a fun boat ) - Paul on Jun 20, 2008 Commander or not, that is a lot of boat for 33 feet LOA - James Brunette on Jun 13, 2008 Re: 1972-1977 33' Coho, and Offshore - Don on Jun 13, 2008 Thanks for the Catalina confirmation - Paul on Jun 14, 2008 Not a Commander hull... - John Kloka on Jun 14, 2008 38 Coho/Corinthan Big Sister - Doug Harris on Jun 14, 2008 38 Coho - Paul on Jun 15, 2008 38' Coho ( Manufacturer Scan and price for 1973 model year ) - Paul on Jun 18, 2008 380 Corinthian DC ( 1978-86 ) What the Coho evolved into later on. - Paul on Jun 18, 2008 Argonaut Corp, of Taiwan - James Brunette on Jun 18, 2008 A lot of boats are listed with Argonaut Corporation of Taiwan as the builder - Roy on Jun 20, 2008 1980 380 Corinthian ( Photos of exterior) - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 Re: 1980 380 Corinthian ( Photos of interior) - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 38' Coho (Corinthian) and 38' Commander hull comparisons - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 Catalina ? - Dave Mehl on Jul 5, 2008 Yes - James Brunette on Jul 5, 2008 1973 coho - paul foster on Jul 10, 2008 It is a Dick Avery design - Paul on Jul 10, 2008 There are parts of that boat that are right out of the Commander sketch book - Tom Slayton on Jul 10, 2008   Launched and Shinning View thread - Chris Wade on Jul 9, 2008 Show quality all the way - James Brunette on Jul 10, 2008 Congratulations on the splash - Paul on Jul 10, 2008 That boat looks so good that.... - Jerry on Jul 10, 2008   Sea Skiff sighting View thread - Steve on Jul 9, 2008 Mine rides on the trailer very nice - Paul on Jul 10, 2008   Discriminating Dog View thread - Mark Weller on Jul 12, 2007 Some dogs just have good fashion sense ! - James Brunette on Jul 12, 2007 Here is little watson hangin out on the flybridge - Anonymous on Jul 8, 2008 OK, heres mine! - Mercrewser on Jul 12, 2007 Lucky dog ! - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 Another photo of "Scout" - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 More photos of Scout uncovered ! - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 Mufti !! - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 Dogs & Boating - Anonymous on Jul 13, 2007 The other captain of my 42 - Gary on Jul 13, 2007 Ha ! All these photos are great ! - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 Be careful.......... - Gary on Jul 13, 2007 Ha - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 Not sure how "discriminating" they are, but here's our gang - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 How's this? - Howard on Jul 13, 2007 Meet ELVIS ! - Paul on Jul 13, 2007 Meet Sigge - Rickard on Aug 2, 2007 Sigge is cool, but ................................... - Tom Slayton on Aug 2, 2007 Hehe - Rickard on Aug 2, 2007 Cute dog......... - Roy on Aug 2, 2007 Not to beat a dead horse, er rabbit - Dave Mehl on Aug 2, 2007 Bunny says "hey" - Paul on Aug 2, 2007 Meet Watson - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 Meet Natasha - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 Meet Steve's three Huskies - Paul on Jul 5, 2008 Meet Whaler and Whiner - Terry on Jul 8, 2008 Great dog names ! - Paul on Jul 8, 2008 UH OH! - C Wade on Jul 8, 2008 Sorry Elvis - Terry on Jul 9, 2008 Elvis has left the building - Paul on Jul 10, 2008   Can a Brother Get a Little Help....... View thread - C Wade on Jul 8, 2008 You can get em - Mark Weller on Jul 9, 2008   Dunroin Picture is what I dream about! Update. View thread - Jerry on Jun 30, 2008 Epoxy, so much more than just a breakfast drink - Tom Slayton on Jul 8, 2008   Happy belated Independence Day! View thread - C Wade on Jul 6, 2008 Happy belated from Old Hickory Lake - Paul on Jul 6, 2008   Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY, America ! View thread - Paul on Jul 4, 2008 Bravo - Phil Hammond on Jul 4, 2008 She's hot - Roy on Jul 4, 2008 Happy 4th everyone - Howard on Jul 4, 2008   What is this? View thread - Wes on Sep 30, 2006 Second Generation Comannder - Chris on Sep 30, 2006 Swoopy design - Paul on Sep 30, 2006 i purchased this commander - Anonymous on Dec 29, 2006 Congratulations! Welcome Aboard! Thanks for the kind words. - Paul on Dec 29, 2006 advice on running this boat home - steven on Jan 8, 2007 Be prepared for the unexpected - Paul on Jan 8, 2007 Hey Steven ! - Dave Mehl on Jan 24, 2007 Re: Hey Steven ! (PHOTOS UPDATED) - steven on Jan 24, 2007 This is like receiving the first photos from Mars ! - Howard on Jan 24, 2007 interior pics (UPDATED.....take a look) - Anonymous on Jan 25, 2007 Comments on the interior - Paul on Jan 26, 2007 Comments on the hull - Paul on Jan 26, 2007 I think it's a cool boat - EH on Jan 26, 2007 I know about the commute thing ! - Chris on Jan 24, 2007 thanks for the support - Anonymous on Jan 25, 2007 Aaaaa HAAAAAAAAAAA (just figured out your photo problem !!) - Paul on Jan 25, 2007 Three Generations of Commander fans - Roy on Jan 25, 2007 NICCOS 38 ! Congratulations to Nicco! - Paul on Jan 25, 2007 Windows in the cabin have been pushed outboard on this model - James Brunette on Jan 26, 2007 ready for my trip!! almost - steve on Apr 30, 2007 Photo tip of the day - Paul on Apr 30, 2007 The boat is looking really good, good luck on that trip ! - Paul on Apr 30, 2007 bent strut - steve on May 1, 2007 This would be my first choice - Tom Slayton on May 1, 2007 made the trip - steve on Jun 29, 2007 Glad you made it, sorry it was on one engine ! - Paul on Jun 29, 2007 Sounds like a good boat - Dave Mehl on Jan 8, 2007 1970 38 Commander ( Brochure Photos and Info Scans ) - Paul on Jan 24, 2007 Re: 1970 38 Commander ( Brochure Photos and Info Scans ) - steven on Jan 24, 2007 Good hearing from you, Steve - Dave Mehl on Jan 24, 2007 great photos - steven on Jan 24, 2007 Get a white belt, bell bottoms, and ......., - Roy on Jan 24, 2007 Notice the speed rating - Paul on Apr 30, 2007 A design masterpiece from Dick Avery - Paul on May 12, 2007 1971 Scans, 38' Commander Sedan - Paul on Jul 27, 2007 Re: 1971 Scans, 38' Commander Sedan - steve on Jul 28, 2007 You might need to be doing the Roamer Dance !!! - Paul on Jul 29, 2007 More from 1970 ! ( Manufacturer scans ) - Paul on Jun 13, 2008 1970 38' Commander ( a couple more images ) - Paul on Jun 13, 2008 love the outfits - steve on Jun 14, 2008 Is that Mark Weller in the tux ?? - Paul on Jun 14, 2008 Hot off the press ( more photos of this model, from Somerville, MA ) - Paul on Jul 4, 2008   Want to spend a LOT of $$$ on a 38' boat, try the new Cabo 38 View thread - Roy on Jul 3, 2008 Thanks but no-thanks - Paul on Jul 4, 2008    << Prev  17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36    Next >>  Visitors in this forum in the last 10 minutes: 11 Visitors wadecon1, 10 guests Contact the Chris Craft Commander Forum chriscraftcommander@hotmail.com ©2005, ©2006, ©2007, ©2008, Chris-Craft Commander Forum, Inc., ®, chriscraftcommander.com. Information and intellectual property on this not-for-profit non-commercial site may be copied for individual personal use, but any other reproduction or use requires written approval. 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