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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It's not a Chris Craft.......................It's a lifestyle!...........................!!
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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 Engine overheating issues View thread - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Pressure Regulator Valve info ( due to popular request ! ) - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Double heat exchangers ? - James Brunette on Jul 3, 2008 Absolutely ( See 2 diagrams for 427 conversion ) - Paul on Jul 3, 2008 Interesting - Tom Slayton on Jul 3, 2008   Toe Rail Replacement Project (steps#5 thru sealer) with pics View thread - Chris Wade on Jun 16, 2008 Sorting and Milling and Cutting and Joining (the teak) - Chris Wade on Jun 16, 2008 I don't believe it! - Jerry on Jun 16, 2008 Quick Answers f/Ya Jerry - Chris Wade on Jun 17, 2008 Thanks for the info. - Jerry on Jun 18, 2008 Post Script - Jerry on Jun 18, 2008 Who is in charge? - Larry Higgins on Jun 19, 2008 One other thing. - Jerry on Jun 16, 2008 Making it look easy ! - Paul on Jun 16, 2008 Looks like you have some pretty classy help ! - Tom Slayton on Jun 17, 2008 Mounting the Toe Rails - Chris Wade on Jun 18, 2008 The reason they are called toe rails... - Jerry on Jun 19, 2008 The Outer Trim Band - Chris Wade on Jun 23, 2008 How to videos... - Greg on Jun 24, 2008 More than one way to do the curved trim band - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Sanding, Easing Over - Chris Wade on Jun 25, 2008 Question. - Jerry on Jun 25, 2008 Teak thickness answers - C Wade on Jun 30, 2008 I too, like the thicker look. - Jerry on Jul 1, 2008 This workmanship is going to be very tough to match - Paul on Jun 26, 2008 Ah, phooey Paul - Chris Wade on Jun 29, 2008 Chris, you are possessed ( and you have some GOOD LOOKING help too ) - Howard on Jun 26, 2008 Thanks Man! - Chris Wade on Jun 29, 2008 The Saga Continues.............. - Chris Wade on Jun 29, 2008 Re: The Saga Continues.............. - Paul on Jul 3, 2008   Carter AFB Rebuild question View thread - Wes Stinson on Jul 1, 2008 Bogs above 2000 RPM - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Carter AFB / Bogs / 2000 rpm - Tim on Jul 2, 2008 Carter AFB / correction - Tim on Jul 2, 2008 Tips from my Edelbrock #1409 owners manual (how to set the float) - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Marine troubleshooting guide ( Interceptor info, but still valid ) - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Your non-stock cam and valve adjustment - Paul on Jul 2, 2008 Fuel supply - Greg on Jul 2, 2008 possibilities - Bill on Jul 2, 2008   Info needed / Commander for sale View thread - Tim on Jul 2, 2008   Memorial Day TRADITION on the Cumberland View thread - Paul on May 26, 2008 More photos of today's outing - Paul on May 26, 2008 Watch out Bambi....... - Greg on May 27, 2008 We didn't see many boats this holiday - Paul on May 27, 2008 # of boats out this weekend... - John Kloka on May 28, 2008 All quiet on the Eastern Front. - Jerry on May 28, 2008 Wake effects - Paul on May 28, 2008 FISHING on the Cumberland ( ABSOLUTELY ! ) - Paul on May 28, 2008 Caught two fish this morning, four last week - Paul on Jun 29, 2008 Fishermen are nothing but liars! - Jerry on Jun 30, 2008 Would I stretch the truth ? - Paul on Jun 30, 2008 My favorite fishing video ! - Dave Mehl on Jun 30, 2008 Just another ho hum day in paridise.................until.... - Paul on Jul 1, 2008 July 1 TRADITION makes a night time return ( dinner cruise ) - Paul on Jul 1, 2008 More photos of the dinner cruise - Paul on Jul 1, 2008 Sweet - Heidi on Jul 2, 2008   USS Lagarto discovered in the Gulf of Thailand ( off topic post ) View thread - EH on Jun 26, 2008 Very interesting diversiion - James Brunette on Jun 26, 2008 Photo is misleading. - Jerry on Jul 1, 2008   Chrome Won't Get ya Home (but it will get ya a place to stay) View thread - Chris Wade on Jun 20, 2008 Like Christmas time when you get chrome back from the shop - Paul on Jun 22, 2008 Where do you send your pieces for chroming? - Terry on Jun 23, 2008 Why can't we chrome our own parts? - Jerry on Jun 24, 2008 Forget it - Steve on Jun 24, 2008 Moonshine country! - Jerry on Jun 24, 2008 Fire up the stills! - Steve on Jun 24, 2008 We may be on to something here! - Jerry on Jun 25, 2008 Boat Jewelry - Chris Wade on Jun 25, 2008 I am speechless. - Jerry on Jun 25, 2008 That sure will look good on that new teak toe rail. ( got a question about small pits ) - Paul on Jun 26, 2008 Boat Jewelry - Steve on Jun 26, 2008 My previous re-chrome job is needing some attention now - Paul on Jun 26, 2008 ??? Sounds to easy - C Wade on Jun 29, 2008 Chris, another Chroming question. - Jerry on Jun 30, 2008 I don't know???? - C Wade on Jun 30, 2008   327/350 FWC Chris Craft Motors View thread - John on Jul 11, 2006 Motor Issue - Mark Weller on Jul 11, 2006 350 ID ? - Chris on Jul 11, 2006 350 ID - Mark Weller on Jul 11, 2006 Get the numbers to get it right. - Wes on Aug 17, 2006 OOPS Sorry - Mark Weller on Jul 11, 2006 350 photo - Chris on Jul 11, 2006 NOT Q's - Mark Weller on Jul 11, 2006 Thanks, Mark - Anonymous on Jul 11, 2006 Here are some photos, you might see something here to help - Paul on Jul 12, 2006 Thanks - John on Aug 17, 2006 Frozen 327 F - Chris Mickelsen on Jun 30, 2008 Hydrolock? - Roy on Jun 30, 2008 they appear to be 350k...same as my 1978 engines (mine are white) - atun on Aug 18, 2006   No boats on the St. Clair River Today!!! View thread - John Kloka on Jun 29, 2008 Out is small boat this weekend - Terry on Jun 30, 2008 Same down here on the Bay. - Jerry on Jun 30, 2008   After a rough day on the lake View thread - Steve on Apr 24, 2008 Who said "it's a dogs life" - Paul on Apr 24, 2008 Boater dogs - Steve on Apr 24, 2008 Here are a couple photos of our gang - Paul on Apr 24, 2008 Good lookin pack - Steve on Apr 25, 2008 4 Dalmations! - Eric Jensen on Apr 25, 2008 The pack - Paul on Apr 25, 2008 Paul NEVER ceases to amaze me! - John Kloka on Apr 25, 2008 Commander dog - Paul on Jun 29, 2008   Gem Beach / Boat visit View thread - Tim on Jun 26, 2008 Yup - Chris Wade on Jun 29, 2008   Delicate subject:. View thread - Jerry on Jun 16, 2008 LectraSan - Mark Weller on Jun 18, 2008 You could have a LectraSan AND a tank... - Will on Jun 18, 2008 Metamucil is not the answer. - Jerry on Jun 18, 2008 Anyone using a Purasan unit? - James Brunette on Jun 21, 2008 I Have Both Lectrasan and Purasan - Mike Frazier on Jun 29, 2008 Purasan - James Brunette on Jun 29, 2008 I have a Purasan on TRADITION - Paul on Jun 29, 2008   Rare Thompson spotted last night at our marina boat ramp View thread - Paul on Jun 22, 2008 More on the hull - Paul on Jun 22, 2008 Keep digging! - John Kloka on Jun 22, 2008 I am digging ! - Paul on Jun 23, 2008 Nice work! - John Kloka on Jun 23, 2008 The 1963 Thompson wood boats ( scans ) - Paul on Jun 23, 2008 Re: The 1963 Thompson wood boats ( scans ) - Paul on Jun 23, 2008 Now we are starting to see fiberglass ( 1964 ) - Paul on Jun 23, 2008 Look at this ( RARE Thompson info from 1965 ) - Paul on Jun 27, 2008 ( RARE Thompson info from 1965 ) - Paul on Jun 27, 2008 A closer look at that 1965 Eaton Outdrive - Paul on Jun 27, 2008 Swamp boat... - John Kloka on Jun 29, 2008 Re: Swamp boat... - Greg on Jun 29, 2008 Old scans - Steve on Jun 24, 2008 That explains it... - John Kloka on Jun 24, 2008 Hit the nail on the head - Steve on Jun 24, 2008   Keel repair project View thread - Paul on Jun 28, 2008 The glove-on-glove technique prevails ( Update ) - Paul on Jun 28, 2008 PC7 is a great product - Roy on Jun 28, 2008   My Constellation project ! View thread - Dean Beliveau on Jan 26, 2007 More Constellation photos ! - Dean on Jan 26, 2007 More photos ! - Dean on Jan 26, 2007 Last of the photos !!!! - Dean on Jan 26, 2007 Ooops, here are some more photos !! - Dean on Jan 26, 2007 Wow Dean, great photo sequence on that Constellation !! - Paul on Jan 26, 2007 Congratulations ! Awesome ! 5 - Stars !! - Howard on Jan 26, 2007 Do you have any plans for the "boat next door"? - Paul on Jan 26, 2007 I noticed that one too - Howard on Jan 26, 2007 About that boat next to me. - Dean on Jan 26, 2007 Bravo, Bravo, Bravo on beautiful restoration - W.Kent West on May 18, 2007 Bravo as well !! - Tom Slayton on May 18, 2007 Lots of questions - Tom Slayton on Jan 26, 2007 Re: Lots of questions - Anonymous on Jan 26, 2007 Another fascinating boat story - Tom Slayton on Jan 26, 2007 bravo ! - Didier on Jan 27, 2007 Impressive boat !! - Roy on Jan 27, 2007 Thanks every one for for the kind words.....! - Dean Beliveau on Jan 27, 2007 Dean, you're the one we owe the thanks to ! - Tom Slayton on Jan 27, 2007 A link for the rest of my pics and Tom you may be right. - Dean on Jan 27, 2007 Yup, it's a 1972 Constellation allright - Tom Slayton on Jan 28, 2007 Constellation Quiz time - Eric on Jan 29, 2007 The suspense is killing me - Roy on Jan 29, 2007 The last mahogany CC - Bill Mulvey on Jan 29, 2007 And the answer is,... - Anonymous on Jan 29, 2007 Pete who? - Roy on Jan 29, 2007 Tanned and,... - Anonymous on Jan 29, 2007 Tom...Thanks for the info. - Dean on Jan 30, 2007 Essential Guide is good, but not infallable - Tom Slayton on Jan 30, 2007 A starrring role,... - Eric on Jan 27, 2007 Not much else that can be said ! - EH on Jan 27, 2007 Wonderful ! - James Brunette on Mar 5, 2007 I have nnever seen anything like this boat! - mike arnold on Mar 8, 2008 I totally agree ! - Paul on Mar 8, 2008 Your Constellation hull - Alan Greber on Jun 24, 2008 Beveled plank edges - Tom Slayton on Jun 24, 2008 I've done this... - John Kloka on Jun 24, 2008 Thanks John - Alan on Jun 24, 2008 Groovy! - John Kloka on Jun 26, 2008 Okay, got my attention, now I have to ask a question about that varnish technique of yours - Howard on Jun 26, 2008 Mmmmmm, warm varnish. - John Kloka on Jun 26, 2008 KLOKA SECRETS REVEALED ( you heard it first, here on the Commander Forum ) - Fox News Special Report on Jun 27, 2008 Ha ha - James Brunette on Jun 27, 2008 Chiltered varnish - James Brunette on Jun 27, 2008 What he said! - John Kloka on Jun 27, 2008 Pretty hilarious - Roy on Jun 27, 2008 Dangerous... - John Kloka on Jun 27, 2008    << Prev  18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37    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. 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