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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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 Whip a Dead Horse, Let's talk motors View thread - Chris Wade on Jul 24, 2008 You're at the right place for THAT discussion ! - Paul on Jul 24, 2008 References & LH or RH Rotation? - Chris Wade on Jul 24, 2008 Rotation - Paul on Jul 24, 2008 Rotation Diagrams - Paul on Jul 24, 2008 Just a thought - Mike on Jul 24, 2008 Good Point - Paul on Jul 24, 2008 Mike, thanks again for your comment - Paul on Jul 25, 2008 Paul's going swimming - Mark Weller on Jul 28, 2008 Ha ! - Paul on Jul 30, 2008 Need specifics on your motors - Paul on Jul 25, 2008 here's your sign - Chris Wade on Jul 25, 2008 Flywheel aft, distributor aft, all is well - James Brunette on Jul 25, 2008 Sounds good - Tom Slayton on Jul 25, 2008 Engine reman choice - Greg on Jul 26, 2008 Do we know why the old one blew? - Howard on Jul 26, 2008 Oil - Chris Wade on Jul 27, 2008 Oil pressure alarm bell - Tom Slayton on Jul 28, 2008 I will have one or two - Chris Wade on Jul 28, 2008 Re: here's your sign - Don on Jul 27, 2008 Let me throw some fuel on the discussion fire - EH on Jul 27, 2008 This would be a roll of the dice - Chris Wade on Jul 27, 2008 I've Got What You Need - Wes on Jul 28, 2008 Hi Wes ! Big Dog 460s - Paul on Jul 28, 2008 Sounds like a very viable option - Chris Wade on Jul 28, 2008 The 460 is a 385 series motor - Tom Slayton on Jul 28, 2008 Obscure 460 tidbit - Roy on Jul 30, 2008 Re: Sounds like a very viable option - Wes on Jul 28, 2008   Parts for CC 427 300HP engines View thread - Celt on Oct 5, 2007 427 Parts ( Check these sources ) - Paul on Oct 5, 2007 427 parts - jim on Oct 5, 2007 Here are photos of my motors " as purchased " 12 years ago. - Paul on Oct 5, 2007 plug wires - chris on Jul 21, 2008 The mother of all plug wire threads ! - Paul on Jul 21, 2008 Re: The mother of all plug wire threads ! - chris on Jul 23, 2008 Re: The mother of all plug wire threads ! - chris on Jul 30, 2008 My favorite 427 rebuild thread - Tom Slayton on Oct 5, 2007   38' CCC's 4 sale on yachtworld ave. price View thread - Chris Wade on Jul 30, 2008 I think the overall quality of boat is higher than 10 years ago - Paul on Jul 30, 2008   Ventilators for a 38 Express View thread - Jim Marsalis on Jul 29, 2008 Jim Wick has 'em, I think - Chris Wade on Jul 29, 2008   Running on one engine View thread - Dave on Jul 22, 2008 Coincidence?? - Chris Wade on Jul 23, 2008 This is an easy one! - Jerry on Jul 23, 2008 Re: Running on one engine - Don on Jul 25, 2008 How do you burn out a tranny that has no power behind it? - James Brunette on Jul 25, 2008 Re: How do you burn out a tranny that has no power behind it? - Don on Jul 27, 2008 Hmmmm not so sure about that - Mark Weller on Jul 28, 2008 Z.F.Hurth will break! - John Kloka on Jul 29, 2008 Running on one engine... - atun on Jul 28, 2008   Schooner 96 is becoming my favorite varnish View thread - Paul on Aug 14, 2007 Re: Schooner 96 is becoming my favorite varnish - Rob DaPron on Aug 17, 2007 Ohh Boy..............now THIS is a good tip to remember !! - Paul on Aug 17, 2007 Yes indeed ! - Tom Slayton on Aug 17, 2007 Weekend DIY Warrior - Rob DaPron on Aug 17, 2007 That's for sure! - Chris wade on Aug 20, 2007 The "full moon theory" is now partially questioned, as of 6:00 AM this morning ! - Paul on Aug 19, 2007 Schooner 96 update - Paul on Jul 29, 2008   Flying Bridge Supports View thread - Jerry on Feb 14, 2008 Photos of the structure and supports - Paul on Feb 14, 2008 enclosed deck - Don on Feb 14, 2008 sideways? - Bill on Feb 14, 2008 Side flex at the upper helm station and windshield area - Paul on Feb 15, 2008 More photos !! - Paul on Feb 15, 2008 Re: Side flex at the upper helm station and windshield area - Don on Feb 15, 2008 Plan - Bill on Feb 15, 2008 Much more on stainless steel supports for the roof and flybridge - Paul on Jul 25, 2008 38 FB Sedan is obviously more stable than the 38 FB Express - Tom Slayton on Jul 29, 2008 Patio doors added by previous owner - Paul on Feb 15, 2008   Commander Relative Photo View thread - Chris Wade on Jul 27, 2008 Ford power ! - Paul on Jul 28, 2008   Shift and Throttle Control Care View thread - Bill Mulvey on Aug 6, 2006 Re: Shift and Throttle Control Care - jg on Aug 6, 2006 Nice tip ! - Roy on Dec 17, 2006 A tip I will be using in the future - James Brunette on Dec 18, 2006 I have noticed a little more friction in my controls - Echols, Howard on Aug 6, 2006 I rarely check that equipment - Paul on Aug 6, 2006 I'll bet that was exciting, Bill ! - EH on Aug 7, 2006 Re: I'll bet that was exciting, Bill ! - Bill M on Aug 7, 2006 Docking with one engine - Dave Mehl on Aug 8, 2006 Safety is no accident - Roy on Aug 28, 2006 The shampoo bottle trick works - LJH on Jul 27, 2008   Idle hours at chess. View thread - Jerry on Apr 4, 2008 Photos - Jerry on Apr 4, 2008 Update on Chess board for galley table ( PHOTOS ! ) - Jerry on May 14, 2008 Cool! - John Kloka on May 15, 2008 Good Idea - Steve on May 15, 2008 Commander vs. Hatteras chess pieces. - Jerry on May 15, 2008 Latest photos the Galley Chess table. - Jerry on Jul 24, 2008 Very nice job ! - Paul on Jul 26, 2008 Re: Photos - Greg on Jul 25, 2008 Table wood info - Jerry on Jul 25, 2008   Water in the oil View thread - David W. Hoover on Jul 22, 2008 It generally gets there only two ways - Paul on Jul 23, 2008 Re: It generally gets there only two ways - David W. Hoover on Jul 24, 2008 Affirmative ! - Paul on Jul 24, 2008 Exhaust manifolds and elbows - Greg on Jul 25, 2008 Oil Cooler - Rob Schiller on Jul 25, 2008 Yes - Tom Slayton on Jul 25, 2008 3rd possibility - Bill on Jul 26, 2008 All it takes is a few drops - Tom Slayton on Jul 26, 2008   Boot stripe and bottom paint on SUMMER PALACE View thread - Jerry on Jul 25, 2008 Nice contrast on that buffed out hull of yours - Tom Slayton on Jul 25, 2008 Thanks, Tom - Jerry on Jul 25, 2008   A tip of the hat to Dr. Curt Radford View thread - Paul on Nov 22, 2005 Here are links to two of Curt's publlished articles - Paul on Nov 22, 2005 Here are photos of 5 Commanders running in formation (from the air) - P on Nov 22, 2005 You meet the nicest people with a boating hobby - Tom Slayton on Nov 23, 2005 I want to tip my hat to Dr. Radford too - Commander35 on Nov 22, 2005 I want to tip mine too - Mark Wheeler on Nov 22, 2005 Another nice post (love the photos taken from the air too) - Rob Williams on Nov 28, 2005 I'm tipping my hat ! - EH on Dec 3, 2005 Comments on your photo of the day - James Brunette on Jul 25, 2008   Bad News from FEELGOOD View thread - Paul on Jul 21, 2008 Hang in there, Chris! - Jerry on Jul 22, 2008 Thanks - Chris Wade on Jul 23, 2008 You're not alone - Mike on Jul 23, 2008 A-Men - Paul on Jul 23, 2008 Your Block has sprung a leak! - Jerry on Jul 23, 2008 okay, okay......sheesh! - Chris on Jul 23, 2008 That's more like it. - Jerry on Jul 23, 2008 You da MAN Chris - Roy on Jul 23, 2008 Good choice Chris - Howard on Jul 23, 2008 Atta Boy Chris - Mark Weller on Jul 23, 2008 Okay Chris, hang onto your hat ! - Paul on Jul 23, 2008 Re: Bad News from FEELGOOD - Don on Jul 25, 2008   Photo of Seaspray View thread - Heidi Pigeon on Jul 21, 2008 Some people REALLY know how to live ! - Paul on Jul 21, 2008 I agree - Tom Slayton on Jul 23, 2008    << Prev  15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34    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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