The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Chris-Craft Commander 38 Certified 12 Passenger Vessel

river and coastal motor boat
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  254424
  • Length  ·  35'8"
  • Year  ·  1967
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Planing
  • Sleeping berths  ·  3
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 300hp, YANMAR 6LP-STE (2006)
  • Lying  ·  PARIS EST
Boatshed Paris
Boatshed Paris
Pascal Gaetan

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Dick Avery
Builder Chris-Craft
Lying PARIS EST
Fuel capacity 176.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 88.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 13.2 USG Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 300hp
Engine make and model YANMAR 6LP-STE (2006)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blades
Fuel consumption (approx) 8.8 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 20 knots
Max speed (approx) 26 knots

2 diesel YANMAR 6LT-STE engines from 1975. no hour counters but approx 1000 hours each according to the owner.
hydraulique steering.
Average cons.
On rivers: 6l/h/engine at 8 knt
At sea: 20l/h/engine at 20 knt
max speed: 26 knt
2 start batteries
VICTRON CENTAUR 12 V / 600 Amp.
5 domestic batteries
battery charger TECSUP 12 V / 25 Amp.
both engines are professionally maintained

Dimensions

Length 35'8"
Beam 13'0"
Draft Min 2'7"
Draft Max 2'7"
Airdraft 7'10"
Displacement 17,640.0lbs
Headroom 6'1"
Storage On mooring

Electrical Systems

220 volt battery, 7 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Planing
Finish 2 pack finish

This Chris Craft Commander 38 was the first model to be built in GRP serie by the yard in 1967.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 3
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 1
Sink 1
Shower 1
Heads 1 heads (Electric)

A great example of a vintage 70 design motor cruiser form an American yard. From the cockpit access to a large saloon
, comfortable seating on both side, (the one on starboard could be used as a single berth (80 x190 cm).
Forward is a double berth cabin, (170x190). Electric Heads, shower and basin on port side.
a 60L black water tank on board.

Good headroom of 185 cm everywhere in the boat.

Aft deck or cockpit is the second area of that boat, including an outside helm, a galley (micro wave oven, sink, and a trimixte fridge.
Note there is no gaz on board, but the piping are still in place.

Aft deck with a huge outside saloon big enough for entertaining 12 guests.
On the forepeck, a large deck for sun bathing.

Accommodation

Sink
Refrigerator
Drapes
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers
Microwave

A great example of a vintage 70 design motor cruiser form an American yard. From the cockpit access to a large saloon
, comfortable seating on both side, (the one on starboard could be used as a single berth (80 x190 cm).
Forward is a double berth cabin, (170x190). Electric Heads, shower and basin on port side.
a 60L black water tank on board.

Good headroom of 185 cm everywhere in the boat.

Aft deck or cockpit is the second area of that boat, including an outside helm, a galley (micro wave oven, sink, and a trimixte fridge.
Note there is no gaz on board, but the piping are still in place.

Aft deck with a huge outside saloon big enough for entertaining 12 guests.
On the forepeck, a large deck for sun bathing.

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Davits
Swim Platform
Passerelle
Bow Thruster

Electric windlass (with remote control)
1 anchors
(CQR)
131'3" of chain
328'1" of rode
electric windlass with control form the cockpit
CQR anchor with 40 M chains
total of 100m wraps (2 x 25 m - 3 x 15 m)
several fenders

Nav Equipment

VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Depth sounder

RAYMARINE C120 connected to the GPS, depth sounder, automatic pilot, and AIS
(maritime and avec rivers maps available and up to date (12,1" screen)
automatic pilot: SIMRAD AP 22
AIS: Class. A EM-TRACK A 100
Radio VHF DSC / GPS: ICOM IC-M323G

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
Swim ladder

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)

30 life jackets (all size available on board) + 2 automatic life jackets for crew
Emergency kit on board
2 electric pumps
smoke detector
heat detector automatic alarm for the engine room

Broker's Comments

A river and maritime motor cruiser for sale in France. Boatshed Paris is happy to offer this Chris Craft Commander 38 for sale in Paris area. A great example of an American vintage motor boat currently used and certified as a passenger vessel and well looked after.

Built in 1967 by Chris Craft currently used as a passengers vessel near Paris with all the certification up to date for carrying 12 passengers plus crew.
Under French maritime registration the vessel however is equipped with river and costal equipments.
Well maintained and professionally looked after this vessel is always appreciated by the customers and generate lots of booking.
Passenger vessel certificat is valid until 08/08/2019.
Mooring could be transferred under request at the capitainerie
For more information or organise a visit, please contact Pascal GAETAN, your local broker at Boatshed Paris.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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