Chris Craft 38 Commander Flybridge Sedan

The Mercruiser 454-7.4L V-8 gas engines appear clean and corrosion-free. The engine hours cannot be verified. These engines start easily, are very common and parts availability is excellent. The fuel consumption and speeds are estimated from engine data as noted for 3000-3500 RPM. Typical fuel economy is 0.7 - 1.0 gallons per mile at cruising speed.

Electrical equipment includes:
- Magnasine MS2012 Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger
- Blue Seas Combined DC-AC Electrical Panel

Batteries: Engine start one group 27 in port engine bay. House bank 2 6-Volt golfcart in stb. engine bay, new 2022.

12 volt battery, 110 volt generator, 110 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Kohler Generator

LOA for moorage purposes is 43 feet (with dinghy on davits).

Being the first inboard cruiser built in fiberglass by Chris Craft this boat reflects the style of their fine yachts. The inch-thick, modified-V hull is sound and designed for stability. A touch of Chris Craft style is found in the hull form which features a unique V-shaped transom and V-shaped cabin side termination accents - very classy!

The fiberglass thickness makes for an amazingly solid hand-laid hull. Displacement is over 9 1/2 tons. The boat is fast and typically cruises at about 17 knots but can be cruised at slower speeds for improved economy. This boat has been kept in a boathouse which has helped to preserve the exterior and prevented any leaks from rain water. The engine room is clean as is the overall vessel. It runs strong and smooth underway. The flybridge is not original but appears to be well designed.

Waterline Boats / Boatshed does not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

This classic interior features a fine layout for entertaining or cruising.

Enter the interior through a sliding glass door from the spacious cockpit. In this space is the helm amidships with a companionway to the saloon cabin to port. The helm station is a classic Chris Craft design with retro-style features. Besides the classic instrumentation you'll find a Garmin Chartplotter, Fishfinder, and an Icom VHF-DSC marine radio adjacent to the helm. This upper cabin is spacious with large windows for a great view outside. Two tall hardwood library chairs and a high-low table are in this space as is a large chart table at the helm.

Down the companionway stairs is the lower saloon and galley. The port side galley is L-shaped and includes a three-burner electric stove with oven, a single stainless steel sink, a convenient butane single burner stove for fast cooking, a large icebox, built-in refrigerator, and a microwave. Ample storage will be found in drawers and lockers along with plenty of counter space.

Opposite the galley is a L-shaped settee that converts into upper/lower single berthing. The saloon features mahogany paneling and shelving as well as storage in drawers and lockers.

Forward to starboard is the marine head compartment. This has a classic molded sink and counter and an electric marine toilet. Two doors allow access from either the saloon or the forward cabin.

The forward cabin features a v-berth with an inset that makes for a very large double berth. There is a mahogany hanging locker in the cabin and an opening hatch overhead for light, ventilation, and emergency egress. Ample light is shown through forward looking windows and the cabin has a mahogany door for privacy and a private entry to the marine head compartment. The anchor chain locker is accessed from the forward bulkhead in the forward cabin.

Accommodation features include:
- Seaward 6 Gallon Hot Water Heater;
- Princess 3-burner Electric Stove with Oven;
- Plana Butane Burner;
- Weber BBQ;
- Norcold AC/DC Refrigerator Freeezer;
- Icebox in galley, plus two (2) large insulated coolers on deck.

3 burner Electric cooker/stove