This Legendary Classic Chris Craft Commander is
FOR SALE!
Due to the recent acquisition of a 1967 42 Commander, my wife and I are reluctantly putting the "Maid for C." up for sale. The boat is well cared for, and needs a suitable caring home. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Chris.Orphal@gmail.com or view the ad on the Chris Craft Commander Club website by clicking here. If you would like to see addtional pictures of the boat, please e-mail me, and/or visit the link below entitled "Pictures."
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Specifications
Make: Chris Craft
Model: Commander
Configuration: Express
Year: 1968
Length: 35 feet
Width: 13 feet
Draft: Approximately 3 feet
Power: Twin 454 Mercruisers; 330 hp ea.
Generator: 6.5 kw Onan
Fuel Capacity: 230 gallons
Water Capacity: 90 gallons
If you like boating or not, chances are you have heard about Chris Craft. The history of Chris Craft is long, beginning with wooden boats that brought boating en masse to the families in the United States. As technology advanced in the boating industry, a new material called fiberglass was introduced and would forever change the boating industry. As its entry, Chris Craft offered one of its models, the Commander, "styled in fiberglass."
Not knowing how strong fiberglass was, Chris Craft made the boats with thick hulls - in some cases close to, if not more than a half inch thick. Compared with the boats made today, it is easy to see why the Commanders are still with us, and well respected in the boating community. Today the Commanders built between 1964 and 1972 are becoming an increasingly sought after boat - long outlasting the designers original expectations of 13 years. Not only were they built strong, they were beautifully designed as well. Today those designs, ranging from 19 feet to 60 feet, are unmistakeable on the water.
In 1968, the stylish 35 Commander made it's debut. In the four years following, less than 220 were produced out of Chris Craft's Holland, Michigan plant. On these pages, you'll learn about one of those 35 Commanders - "Maid for C."
Recent Projects
- Helm area trim refinishing/ replacement.
- Replacement of cabin and helm area entry stairs.
- Replacement of cabin drawer fronts.
- Replacement of rub rail backing material.
- Complete rebuild of both transmissions.
Do You Have a Commanding Interest?
Do you currently own a Chris Craft Commander? Are you considering the purchase of a classic Commander, or do you have an interest iin the Chris Craft Commander boats? If so, please check out the Chris Craft Commander Club & Registry.
Other Commander Sites
Take the time to visit these other great owers' sites:
Rob & Jamie's 42
Lee Dahlen's '67 38
Alarik's 31 (Sweden)!
Warren's '64 38 (Australia)!
Others to come!