#chris-craft commander

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Styled In Fiberglass.

Styled in Fiberglass is a multi-page publication produced by The Chris-Craft Commander Club since 2001. 

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The newsletter is named after the distinctive nameplates featured exclusively on Chris-Craft Commanders.

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36 Sports Cruiser, 36 Tournament Fisherman, 360 Commander

Model years: 1973 - 1986

Serial numbers: CCHMG,  CCFMG and CCHDA

Number of hulls built: Estimate 300

Length x Beam: 36' X 13'Draft / Weight: 36" / 22,600 lbs

Built for many years, both in Florida and Michigan.  In the early years the boat had 1-3/8" running gear. In 1981, the running gear was up-graded to 1-1/2" for gas and 1-3/4" for diesel.  Major bridge redesign in 1984.  A longtime favorite with fishermen and cruisers alike, the Chris Craft 36 Commander (called the 36 Sports Cruiser in 1973–77; 36 Commander in 1978–80; 360 Commander in 1981–86) enjoyed an unusually long production run, a rarity for Chris Craft boats of her era. (Indeed, well-maintained models retained their popularity on the used market for years after the last unit was built.) Introduced in 1973, she came standard with a two-stateroom, galley-up interior until 1984 when a more expansive single-stateroom floorplan with a dinette became standard (a queen bed option was available in the stateroom). Note that most 360s were sold with lower helms. Construction is solid fiberglass, and her low-deadrise hull generates good lift but produces a stiff ride in a chop. The original profile of the Chris Craft 36 remained pretty much the same until 1985 when the deckhouse and flybridge were restyled for a more rakish appearance. An increase in fuel capacity to 400 gallons in 1983 improved the range considerably. Standard 350hp gas engines cruise at 18 knots (mid 20s top). Cat 300hp (or 320hp Cummins) diesels bring the cruising speed up to 22 knots (26–27 knots top).

Sourced from CommanderClub.com and PowerBoat Guide

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47′ Chris-Craft Commander

The stately 47′ shown here in various states, the vintage shot was her original design with the short hardtop and open back deck, later the hardtop was extended and many owners enclosed the back deck and opted for a flying bridge. She had ample accommodations which came standard with a fwd cabin and head and aft configuration in two options, a large aft cabin or a smaller aft cabin with an additional double bunk cabin.

Model years: 1966 -1976

Serial numbers:

FAA-47-xxx (double) FAB-47-xxx (single) FAC-47-xxx (cockpit) FAD-47-xxx (double) FAE-47-xxx (single) FAG-47-xxx (single) FAF-47-xxx (cockpit) FAH-47-xxx (double)

Number of hulls built: 253

Length x Beam: 47' 0" x 15' 0"

Draft / Weight: 38" / 35,480 lbs

Stats and many photos thanks to CommanderClub.com

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38′ Express PRETENDER with optional command bridge photographed on the Hudson River, NY

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