Chris Craft Commander Forum, Inc.                         ABOVE, from left to right (previous photos of the day, the week in review !): PHOTO - 1. Edelbrock marine carbs are a bolt on replacement for many Chris Craft motors. PHOTO - 2. Star Wars electronics aboard a classic Commander, carefully hidden out of sight ! PHOTO - 3. Heavy Paragon transmissions are used on most classic Commanders. Here are parts catalogs and references! PHOTO - 4. 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 - 5. THE nicest 31' Sports Express we've seen, and it's all original too! PHOTO - 6. For more photos of Bill's restoration of a beautiful 30 Sportsman, 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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Well here’s one of Chris Craft’s not so better ideas. This one only ran 25 units, and although it would be a very cool boat to own, conceptually it just wasn’t what sold well against other 1970 ideas for interior layout, etc. On this design, if you wanted to go from the forward cabin to the aft cabin, you had to come out a door, up the stairs, across the deck, through another door, and down the stairs into the aft cabin. Yes, indeed, that aft cabin would be private allright, but it would also be awkward for everyday use. The marketing byline, “Finally a 35 that respects your privacy” didn’t work, and the model was soon dropped in favor of better interior layouts from Chris Craft such as Mark Weller’s double cabin, built on the same hull as this boat but with much more usable interior layout. For more on this boat, and the entire 35’ line, check out the following thread that showcases all the 35’ models.
The entire 35' Commander lineup, showcased in this thread, check it out.


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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! The Chris Craft Commander Forum, Inc., proudly supports the stated missions, and high standards of the not-for-profit organizations noted below; and recognizes their collaborative management style, allowing cross linking of posts and a free exchange of information between forums and web sites, which we believe is good for the classic boating community at large. Anyone interested in antique and/or classic boating should check them out!          The Chris Craft Commander Forum, Inc., recognizes the fine boating publications noted below, who support the excitement, preservation, responsibility, and fun of Antique and Classic boating. Anyone interested in antique and/or classic runabouts or yachts should check them out!             PHOTOS ABOVE AND BELOW: Photos above are expandable if you click on them. Photos below are non-expandable thumbnail images taken from posts off the forum, to illustrate what type of projects and images are available within the threads and MASTER INDEX Files. . All photos can be seen in full size on their original threads. SEE THE SITE MASTER INDEX FILES!, IT'S EASY TO FIND Archived INFORMATION ! (Here is just a small sampling of what is in our MASTER INDEX FILE)! 1. Commander Models (Just about everything from 19' to 60')...........Updated February 21, 2008 2. Notable Restorations (Some fantastic resurrections, upgrades, restorations, and total rebuilds !)..........Updated February 22, 2008 3. Exterior Maintenance (A few tips for that gelcoat.)..........Updated February 22, 2008 4. Interior Refurbishing (How to really upgrade that old boat !) 5. Teak Refinishing (Only one thing looks better than varnish on teak!) 6. 427 Ford Marine Power (The largest selection of photos, scans, and tech tips for the marine 427 anywhere on the internet.)...........Updated February 22, 2008 7. Small Block Chevrolet Power (Photos, specifications, scans, tech tips, and a "how to" rebuild thread!)..........Updated February 22, 2008 8. Lincoln Marine Power (Increasingly rare these days, the big Lincolns are fine motors!) 9. Chris Craft Commanders for sale (by owner). 10. And much more………………………... Visit the MASTER INDEX for MOTOR DIAGNOSTICS.........SPECIFICATIONS..........COMMANDER MODEL IDENTIFICATION.......ORIGINAL SALES BROCHURES.......LOTS OF PHOTOS............and some great stories about Commander Owners and their Families !............... Visit the MASTER INDEX for DIAGNOSTICS.........SPECIFICATIONS..........COMMANDER MODEL IDENTIFICATION.......ORIGINAL SALES BROCHURES.........LOTS OF PHOTOS............and some great stories about Commander Owners and their Families!............... ! We also have a VIDEO FILE LIBRARY !, Our boating videos are now consolidated in one index ! Thumbnail images above appear in full size format within the threads contined in the forum or the MASTER INDEX Files. Please visit the Protocol for Posting and then have fun! 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 Another Hunt 30' Commander for sale ( Texas ). Asking price $19K View thread - EH on Jan 18, 2008 So many boats, so little time !! - Paul on Jan 18, 2008   I can see boats and engines only. Where are the..... View thread - Theo on Jul 17, 2005 So "boating" is not socially acceptable in Germany? - P on Jul 17, 2005 Daunting gas prizes?............... - Theo on Jul 17, 2005 Okay Theo, here are the babes, you asked for it ! - P on Jul 22, 2005 Whoo Hooo !!!!!! n m - Theo on Jul 23, 2005 Water skiing behind big power - Paul on Jan 14, 2008 Girls of Chris-Craft - Eric on Dec 27, 2006 Like that deck gun !! - EH on Dec 27, 2006 Salute Cannon - Mark Weller on Jan 14, 2008 I would get in trouble with one of those - Roy on Jan 18, 2008   Memories of Warren Pateman View thread - Paul on Jan 17, 2008   Awlgrip color matcing View thread - Steve on Dec 27, 2007 Painting - Tom Slayton on Dec 28, 2007 Imron Color match - Steve on Jan 14, 2008 Imron - Paul on Jan 14, 2008 Imron - Steve on Jan 14, 2008 Re: Imron - George on Jan 15, 2008 Comptuer color calabrations - Byron on Jan 15, 2008 Imron Paint - Steve on Jan 15, 2008 Glad you are going to the pains to do it right - Paul on Jan 15, 2008 Thanks! - Steve on Jan 16, 2008   Hull ID number View thread - Jerry on Jan 14, 2008 Another 38 owner ! ( Congratulations on your good taste in boats ! ) - Howard on Jan 14, 2008 Re: Another 38 owner ! ( Congratulations on your good taste in boats ! ) - Jerry on Jan 14, 2008 Your plaque should be mounted in the port locker between the helm station and galley sink - Paul on Jan 14, 2008 Re: No plaque in there. - Anonymous on Jan 14, 2008 1964 Commander ? - Roy on Jan 15, 2008 CG documentation is minimal - Jerry on Jan 15, 2008 Location - Bill on Jan 15, 2008 Re: Location - Jerry on Jan 15, 2008 check behind wider trim peices - Byron on Jan 15, 2008   427 300 HP Valve Cover Decals View thread - Steve on Jan 15, 2008 Here you go - Dave Mehl on Jan 15, 2008   Fuel consumption in your Chris Craft Commander hull View thread - Paul on Jan 12, 2008 Here are some fuel and cost calculations for the 427-powered 38 Express - Paul on Jan 12, 2008 I think your slippage factor is too high - Tom Slayton on Jan 12, 2008 I agree, good comments - Paul on Jan 12, 2008 Diesel - Dave Mehl on Jan 13, 2008 Diesel, good under certain conditions. Here is how Warren Pateman did it ! - Paul on Jan 13, 2008 Interesting performance numbers - Tom Slayton on Jan 13, 2008 Sorry about those Dallas Cowboys - Roy on Jan 14, 2008 I'm honored ! - Howard on Jan 14, 2008   1979 42 Commander TF (photo documentary) View thread - Paul on Jan 20, 2006 Hey I like the upgrades on the forum, here are soem more 42 Sport Fish photos - EH on Jan 20, 2006 Don't forget about Grant's project boat ! - Paul on Jan 20, 2006 Hey, how about these photos ! - Paul on Jan 21, 2006 That is one very husky Commander ! - Bill Rayson on Jan 23, 2006 more 45tf info - bill thomas on Jan 23, 2006 TURBINE POWER ??? - Dave Mehl on Jan 23, 2006 Here's a 48 TF for sale - Anonymous on Jan 23, 2006 48 - bill thomas on Jan 23, 2006 more on the 48 and "Commanders" - bill thomas on Jan 23, 2006 Holy Smokes! - Paul on Jan 23, 2006 I absolutely LOVE that boat ! - Tom Slayton on Jan 23, 2006 Great boat - EH on Jan 25, 2006 Turbines - Rob on Jun 29, 2006 more Ford turbine - bill thomas on Jan 23, 2006 More fascinating obscure info from the CC archives ! - Paul on Jan 23, 2006 What were they thinking? - EH on Jan 25, 2006 Wonder whose turbine it was? - Paul on Feb 3, 2006 FYI - Wes on Jun 29, 2006 Interesting about the devastaging flood that got their single source supplier - Tom Slayton on Jun 29, 2006 Another photo of John Even's 42 Tournament Fisherman - Paul on Sep 27, 2006 MORE on the 42 TF series ! - Paul on Sep 27, 2006 42' Tournament Fisherman ( MORE Brochure Scans ) - Paul on Oct 19, 2007 Did anyone notice the pre-war flag CC used in the photos? - Dave Mehl on Oct 26, 2007 Good eye, Dave - Paul on Oct 26, 2007 Here are the proper Chris Craft burgee and pennant references - Paul on Oct 28, 2007 The perfect Commander? - James Brunette on Jan 12, 2008 Fuel costs might suggest otherwise these days - Howard on Jan 12, 2008 Interesting comments about fuel consumption, here is another thread about it - Paul on Jan 12, 2008   Fume detectors View thread - Steve on Jan 3, 2008 Battery charger? - Echols, Howard on Jan 3, 2008 Fume Detector - Mark Weller on Jan 3, 2008 Fume detector - Steve on Jan 3, 2008 On/off switch - Dave Mehl on Jan 4, 2008 Fume Detector - Mark Weller on Jan 4, 2008 Voltage sensitive - John Kloka on Jan 5, 2008 Battery charger - Steve on Jan 6, 2008 Battery charger major recommendation - Paul on Jan 6, 2008 Battery charger - Steve on Jan 6, 2008 Pricing for that unit - James Brunette on Jan 6, 2008 That's the best! - John Kloka on Jan 6, 2008 Battery Charger - Steve on Jan 7, 2008 Proper battery charger installation (photo) - Paul on Jan 11, 2008   Great day on the water today in Tennessee View thread - Paul on Nov 10, 2007 Good seeing yu guys on the water - Dave Mehl on Nov 10, 2007 Photos of our outing today - Paul on Nov 10, 2007 More photos - Paul on Nov 10, 2007 When do you winterize in TN, and how - Mike on Nov 11, 2007 Winterization in the south - Paul on Nov 12, 2007 Winterized now, but ready in minutes to cruise again ! - Paul on Jan 10, 2008 So good to see warm weather photos again - James Brunette on Jan 11, 2008 Here is what I'm looking forward to - Paul on Jan 11, 2008   A pair of 430 Chris Craft engine on Ebay View thread - Arnie on Jan 4, 2008 Amazing ! - Paul on Jan 5, 2008 400,... - Eric Nordac on Jan 7, 2008 Love the photos, love that Lincoln too ! - Paul on Jan 8, 2008 1962 was the first year of the 431 - Tom Slayton on Jan 8, 2008 Someone got it all for $390 - EH on Jan 7, 2008   New at the Forum View thread - Cristobal on Jan 8, 2008 Welcome Argentina ! - Paul on Jan 8, 2008   Large Chris Craft pocket watch View thread - Bill on Jan 3, 2008 Two sources - Paul on Jan 3, 2008 Type of post I'd recommend - Paul on Jan 3, 2008 Large Chris Craft pocket watch - Bill on Jan 3, 2008 Here are the PHOTOS ! - Bill on Jan 4, 2008 I wonder how old this is ? - Paul on Jan 4, 2008 here is something all I could find? - Mark Weller on Jan 3, 2008   Gibbs Brand (a recommendation) View thread - Paul on Nov 9, 2005 I've actually used this product - Tom Slayton on Nov 10, 2005 New site and info on Gibbs - Paul on Jan 2, 2008   First trip of the New Year View thread - Heidi Pigeon on Jan 1, 2008 Great photos - Paul on Jan 1, 2008 On board TRADITION now. it's snowing in Nashville - Paul on Jan 1, 2008 Back at the house, warming up! 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