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!

PHOTO OF THE DAY ! (Above Left)
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! 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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 The most awesome 38 Commander motor I ever saw (or heard of !) View thread - Paul on Nov 15, 2006 Heavy duty all the way - Tom Slayton on Nov 15, 2006 Try finding parts for that rig ?? - Roy on Nov 15, 2006 Hooo Boy, that's a stump puller ! - Dave Mehl on Nov 16, 2006 a little history on SEAMASTER Marine Engine Co. - Paul on Nov 21, 2006 I have a pair of these in my Hatteras Sportfish. - Erich Smith on Nov 23, 2006 Good report, Erich - Paul on Nov 23, 2006 Fresh 534 Seamasters for sale in Grand Haven, MI - EH on Nov 19, 2007 Ha, an extra 107 cubes bigger than a 427 - Howard on Nov 19, 2007 A big fan of the 534 - Mike on Nov 19, 2007   Holman Moody 427 14 qt oil pan ( for sale ) View thread - Bill on Nov 19, 2007   My Oil Change System View thread - Curt in Portland, OR on Oct 20, 2005 EXCELLENT - Commander35 on Oct 21, 2005 Same here Curt, I like it - Paul on Oct 21, 2005 Thanks for the kind words guys! - Curt.... on Oct 21, 2005 Nice writeup Curt - Dave Mehl on Oct 22, 2005 Msg titled 'Thanks for the kind words...' has additional system details - Curt in PDX on Oct 22, 2005 I am building an oil change system exactly like this one - EH on Aug 23, 2006 Found a source for the rubber stoppers ! - EH on Aug 23, 2006 Lowes also has rubber stoppers - Curt in Portland, OR on Aug 24, 2006 Thanks for the tip Curt - EH on Aug 24, 2006 Don't buy the manual suction pump kind ( West Marine ) - Howard on Nov 17, 2007 Sorry to hear about it, sadly, I had a similar experience - Paul on Nov 17, 2007   With the right --->TOOLS <--- (any job is easy?) View thread - Paul on Oct 31, 2007 Re: With the right --->TOOLS <--- (any job is easy?) - Paul on Oct 31, 2007 That'll teach ya - Bill on Oct 31, 2007 Yeah ! - Paul on Nov 1, 2007 Vise? - Mark Weller on Oct 31, 2007 Mark, that vise is standard equipment on a 38 - Paul on Nov 1, 2007 What a wonderful picture montage ! - EH on Nov 16, 2007   Look at these damaged yacht auctions (Katrina) View thread - EH on Jun 28, 2006 Someone got a lot of boat for $15,000 - Dave Mehl on Jun 28, 2006 45' Chris Craft diesel powered motoryacht for $15,000 - Roy on Jul 1, 2006 Either one would be one heck of a project - Tom Slayton on Jul 1, 2006 Beware of some of these now for sale at market prices - James Brunette on Nov 16, 2007   Raritan owners manuals available on lline ( free ) for toilets and MSD View thread - Echols, Howard on Nov 15, 2007 Hey thanks, Howard ! - Dave Mehl on Nov 15, 2007 I agree, nice post, great reference - Paul on Nov 15, 2007   Electric Water? View thread - Dan on Nov 12, 2007 Not well understood - Bill on Nov 12, 2007 Salt water magnifies any faulty electrics at the marina - Paul on Nov 12, 2007 Testing - B Murray on Nov 13, 2007 A must have for any big boat owner.... - Glen on Nov 13, 2007 More Calder, more detail - Scott Cadle on Nov 13, 2007 Excellent references guys, thanks - Roy on Nov 14, 2007 thanks - Dan on Nov 15, 2007   Commander 23 update View thread - Bill on Apr 12, 2007 Wonderful ! - Paul on Apr 12, 2007 My Pics ! - Bill on Apr 12, 2007 Hanging out with Dick Avery, eh? - Paul on Apr 12, 2007 NICE teak ! - James Brunette on Apr 12, 2007 Thanks - Bill on Apr 12, 2007 so......... - Mercrewser on Apr 13, 2007 19 commander needed - Bill on Apr 13, 2007 Here's a 19 (Nashville) - Paul on Apr 13, 2007 You should get Dick to autograph your boat with a permanent marker - Dave Mehl on Apr 12, 2007 Autograph - Bill on Apr 12, 2007 Commander 23 Complete! - Bill on May 23, 2007 Congratulations - Rickard on May 23, 2007 Pics to follow - Bill on May 23, 2007 PHOTOS ! - Bill on May 23, 2007 NICE Job ! - Roy on May 23, 2007 Beautiful! - Rickard on May 23, 2007 Steering wheel replacement - Paul on May 23, 2007 Steering wheel - Bill on May 23, 2007 Wow - mike obrien on May 24, 2007 Let's do it again!! - Bill on May 24, 2007 Very Nice! - JimXK on May 24, 2007 Teak - Bill on May 24, 2007 Re: Teak - JimXK on May 25, 2007 5 Stars ! - Echols, Howard on May 24, 2007 Thanks Howard - Bill on May 24, 2007 Outstanding! - Dave V on May 25, 2007 In the water ( Photos ) - Bill on Jun 3, 2007 More in the water ( Photos ) - Bill on Jun 3, 2007 Stylish! - Rickard on Jun 3, 2007 PHOTOS ! - Bill P on Nov 14, 2007 Re: Commander 23 update - Bill on Sep 10, 2007 Good hearing from you ! - Paul on Sep 10, 2007 Tough luck on that motor - Howard on Sep 11, 2007 AMAZING - Wes Stinson on Sep 14, 2007 Quality Boats - Bill on Sep 15, 2007   '68 Commander 23 for sale View thread - JimXK on Aug 19, 2007 Looks like a CLEAN boat !! - Paul on Aug 20, 2007 Just stopped by - Eric Jensen on Aug 25, 2007 Thirty minutes left ! - EH on Aug 26, 2007 I'll reserve comment until after bidding is over - Paul on Aug 26, 2007 Sniped it with two seconds left ! Not surprised. - Paul on Aug 26, 2007 Never got the go ahead - Eric Jensen on Aug 26, 2007 Someone got a nice project - EH on Aug 27, 2007 Re: Someone got a nice project - Dave Mehl on Aug 27, 2007 Good idea Dave - Paul on Aug 27, 2007 1968 23 foot Commander - Nick Tsakos on Oct 11, 2007 23 commander - Bill on Oct 11, 2007 Hi Nick !! - Paul on Oct 11, 2007 1968 23 foot Commander and 23'Lancer Pictures - Nick Tsakos on Oct 24, 2007 Hi Nick ! - Paul on Oct 25, 2007 Photos ! - Nick on Oct 31, 2007 More Photos ! - Nick on Oct 31, 2007 More photos !!!!! - Nick on Oct 31, 2007 Hi Nick, great photos, the boat looks GOOD !! ( Here are more photos from the ad ) - Paul on Oct 31, 2007 They got those vents turned around the wrong way for you - James Brunette on Oct 31, 2007 No they are right - Mark Weller on Oct 31, 2007 Maybe for bow stuffing, but not normally the best idea? - Paul on Nov 1, 2007 Vents - mike obrien on Nov 1, 2007 Dashboard - Paul on Nov 2, 2007 Responce to Dash laminate and Vents - Nick Tsakos on Nov 2, 2007 Try Cetol - Mike Watson on Nov 3, 2007 Nice boat! - John Kloka on Oct 31, 2007 1968 23' Commander - Nick Tsakos on Nov 2, 2007 1968 23'Lancer Pictures - Nick Tsakos on Nov 2, 2007 Thanks Nick - Paul on Nov 3, 2007 Here are the PHOTOS ! 1968 23' Lancer - Paul on Nov 14, 2007 More PHOTOS ! 1968 23' Lancer - Paul on Nov 14, 2007   Where does this little one fit in the "Family" View thread - David W. Hoover on Jul 17, 2007 Family tree ( Interesting and pretty rare find ) - Paul on Jul 17, 2007 Brochure info and comparable boat (V6) - Paul on Jul 17, 2007 Here is the 1968 version of the XL-175, minus the reverse scoop ! - Paul on Jul 18, 2007 I thought it might be a V6, but it's a small block Ford - Tom Slayton on Jul 18, 2007 I DONE WENT AND DID IT!! - David W. Hoover on Jul 19, 2007 Congratulations ! - Anonymous on Jul 19, 2007 Ooops, that note was from me - Dave Mehl on Jul 19, 2007 Eaton Interceptor V8 - David W. Hoover on Jul 20, 2007 Re: Eaton Interceptor V8 - Paul on Jul 20, 2007 Interceptor information - EH on Jul 20, 2007 This should be a fun boat, congratulations ! - Paul on Jul 20, 2007 Questions - David W. Hoover on Jul 20, 2007 Essential Guide look-up - David W. Hoover on Jul 20, 2007 Hull ID # - Bill on Jul 20, 2007 I believe you're right - Tom Slayton on Jul 21, 2007 I'm not so sure - David W. Hoover on Jul 30, 2007 Maybe this will clear it up - Paul on Jul 30, 2007 Re: Maybe this will clear it up - David W. Hoover on Jul 30, 2007 ID numbers - Paul on Jul 30, 2007 Cortland NY method of identifying boats ( Photo ) - Paul on Jul 30, 2007 Survey Report - David W. Hoover on Jul 25, 2007 If I had a survey report done on any of my boats, I wouldn't have purchased any of them... - Paul on Jul 25, 2007 Re: Survey Report - Tom Slayton on Jul 26, 2007 Wanted: 1965 Transdrive Manual - David W. Hoover on Jul 26, 2007 Info is probably on the way now ! - Paul on Jul 26, 2007 Eaton and not Volvo ? - Roy on Jul 27, 2007 I think I found the answer to my own question - David W. Hoover on Jul 27, 2007 Interesting info you uncovered ! - Paul on Jul 28, 2007 ORGZ 17 0129 V - Christopher Mariani on Aug 15, 2007 Neither boat was built in Cadillac, both were built in Cortland, NY at the Corsair Plant - Paul on Aug 15, 2007 ok thank you! - Christopher Mariani on Aug 15, 2007 Hi Chris, got your note and your photo ( here it is ) - Paul on Aug 15, 2007 Hmmmm, I think you'll find this of interest !!!!!!! ( Volvo outdrive info and lots of it - Paul on Aug 15, 2007 omc electric shift - jeffh on Aug 15, 2007 Where is the engine cooling water intake ? - Tom Slayton on Aug 16, 2007 omc - jeff on Aug 16, 2007 impellers - Christopher Mariani on Aug 23, 2007 Will do! - Christopher Mariani on Aug 16, 2007 Found it! - Christopher Mariani on Sep 26, 2007 Selling my 1968 17' Sunlounger Corsair - Christopher on Nov 6, 2007 1968 17' Sunlounger Corsair For Sale ( Sacramento, CA ) - Paul on Nov 6, 2007 Thank you Paul - Christopher on Nov 7, 2007 My Pleasure to be involved in some small way - Paul on Nov 8, 2007 Finally got wet! - CM on Nov 13, 2007 Great, good going !! - Paul on Nov 14, 2007 Sorry, I've been a busy boy! - David W. Hoover on Aug 15, 2007 Nice update, thanks ! - Paul on Aug 16, 2007 It's Here - David W. Hoover on Aug 3, 2007 Yeah ! - Paul on Aug 3, 2007 Re: Yeah ! - David W. Hoover on Aug 3, 2007 Congratulations - Tom Slayton on Aug 3, 2007 Eaton Lives! - Eric Jensen on Aug 3, 2007 Re: Eaton Lives! - David W. Hoover on Sep 4, 2007 Drive Train - David W. Hoover on Aug 20, 2007 Obscure information from the past, sees daylight once again !! - Paul on Aug 20, 2007 Re: Obscure information from the past, sees daylight once again !! - David W. Hoover on Aug 20, 2007 260 vs 289 - Paul on Aug 20, 2007 Hydraulic Lifters - David W. Hoover on Sep 3, 2007 hypo 289 - Bill on Sep 3, 2007 Re: hypo 289 - David W. Hoover on Sep 3, 2007 Three Amigos - Christopher Mariani on Aug 23, 2007 Long Overdue Hello - Bill Basler on Aug 29, 2007 I'm glad to be a part of the fun too! - Paul on Aug 30, 2007 Re: Long Overdue Hello - Tom Slayton on Aug 30, 2007 Here's a motivational image ! - Paul on Aug 31, 2007 Re: Here's a motivational image ! - Anonymous on Sep 6, 2007 Make Progress Every Day - David W. Hoover on Sep 3, 2007 Blower vent hole - Paul on Sep 3, 2007 Gear Oil for the Eaton Outdrive - David W. Hoover on Sep 4, 2007 Tomorrow is the day !!!! - David W. Hoover on Oct 7, 2007 That would be TODAY !! - Paul on Oct 8, 2007 Good luck David - Tom Slayton on Oct 8, 2007 Go for it Dave - Howard on Oct 8, 2007 Well...I got it wet... but... - David W. Hoover on Oct 9, 2007 Fuel filter ? - Tom Slayton on Oct 9, 2007 Carb - Paul on Oct 9, 2007 Thanks for the input - David W. Hoover on Oct 9, 2007 Carb and filters - Paul on Oct 9, 2007 @nd attempt to run the boat - David W. Hoover on Oct 28, 2007 Controls - Mark Weller on Oct 28, 2007 Morse control photos - Paul on Oct 28, 2007   Wow, a big hello to Argentina and Singapore this month ! View thread - Paul on Nov 13, 2007   One of a kind ?? ( A Commander !! ) View thread - Ray on Oct 13, 2007 Very desirable boat ! ( NICE FIND ! ) - Paul on Oct 13, 2007 Dont think this one is a Hunt - Tom Slayton on Oct 13, 2007 I think it's a Catalina - John Kloka on Oct 14, 2007 What kind of badging does it have? - Roy on Oct 14, 2007 I think you're right - Tom Slayton on Oct 15, 2007 Boat for Mr. Kloka! - Bill on Nov 11, 2007 That';s a good looking Catalina, the 28 Sportsman was the best of the series - Paul on Nov 11, 2007 not a Commander, for sure... - John Kloka on Nov 13, 2007 Update on 1973 A-Bay Commander - Ray on Oct 30, 2007 Re: Update on 1973 A-Bay Commander ( More Photos ) - Ray on Oct 30, 2007 Here are some additional photos ( Are we getting close ? ) - Paul on Oct 30, 2007 The more I look, the more it looks like a (local?) custom job - Paul on Oct 30, 2007 The hull is fiberglass - Ray on Oct 31, 2007   International access to the Chris Craft Commander Forum (mid April, 2006) View thread - Paul on Apr 14, 2006 Forum Update ! October 2007 - Paul on Oct 31, 2007 One more Pic for you - Mark Weller on Oct 31, 2007 Great photo ! - Paul on Nov 1, 2007 Detroit River - John Kloka on Nov 1, 2007 I stand corrected on the geography ! :-) - Paul on Nov 2, 2007 New York Vintage! - John Kloka on Nov 2, 2007 Great photos - Heidi Pigeon on Nov 1, 2007 Italian Commander just discovered ! ( Photo ) - Paul on Nov 2, 2007 Cool! - Glen on Nov 2, 2007 Now THAT is ( TOO ) Cool ! - Paul on Nov 2, 2007 Didn't see Robert..... - Glen on Nov 2, 2007 Ha ! - James Brunette on Nov 3, 2007 45 Sportfisherman - Jim Burke on Nov 5, 2007 Hi Jim, welcome aboard - Paul on Nov 6, 2007 45 TF - Mitz on Nov 12, 2007   Water tank View thread - Jeff Vail on Oct 2, 2007 RV antifreeze ~~ V ~~ stainless steel - Paul on Oct 3, 2007 Water Tank - Rob Schiller on Oct 3, 2007 Water tank/RV antifreeze - Jeff Vail on Nov 12, 2007   31 SE parts View thread - bill on Nov 10, 2007 Storm damaged boat ? - EH on Nov 10, 2007    << Prev  45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64    Next >>  Visitors in this forum in the last 10 minutes: 5 Visitors jerrycnamken, 4 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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