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 32 Commander

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  317126
  • Length  ·  32'0"
  • Year  ·  1959
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  2 x gasoline 250hp, Chevy 350 Chris-Craft original ()
  • Lying  ·  Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Roger Drill

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 Chris Craft
Builder Chris Craft
Lying Seattle, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 135.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 25.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 20.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 2 x gasoline 250hp
Engine make and model Chevy 350 Chris-Craft original ()
Engine Hours engine1= 500 Approx
engine2= 500 Approx
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 15 knots
Max speed (approx) 18 knots

The engines are remanufactured Chris-Craft /
Chevy engines with low hours.

Battery banks include two individual 12 volt engine start batteries and two
6 volt house batteries with ProNautic charger.

There is a fire suppression system in the engine room.

Dimensions

Length 32'0"
Beam 11'0"
Draft Min 2'1"
Airdraft 12'0"
Displacement 10,001.7lbs
Headroom 6'1"
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

This 1959 Chris-Craft was built of Philippine Mahogany with white oak frames and stringers.
The hull bottom is double-planked Philippine Mahogany and hull sides are batten-seamed Philippine Mahogany.
The overall condition of the hull and decks of this vessel appear to be excellent.

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

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 2
No. of single berths 1
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 2
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Entering the vessel from the stern or cockpit area you will find a full-width bench seat across the aft end of the cockpit. There are several deck hatches which give you good access to the engines and lazarette.

There are two folding seats at the forward end of the cockpit. The helm station is to starboard and the entrance to the saloon area on center.

Entering the saloon you find the galley to starboard and head to port. Forward of the head is the convertible dinette with a full length bench seat to starboard that also converts to a double. The Dickinson propane cabin heater is on the forward saloon bulkhead.
The refrigerator is non functioning. Too costly to repair. The unit works well as an ice box.
The water heater was replaced with an Isotherm unit that runs off dock side electricity and engine heat.

The entrance to V berth forward is on center. The V berth is full width with a filler.

Moving out of the cockpit to the fore deck is easy with wide catwalks port and starboard.

2 burner paraffin Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Sink
Cooler
Drapes
Pressurised water system
Hot water system

Entering the vessel from the stern or cockpit area you will find a full-width bench seat across the aft end of the cockpit. There are several deck hatches which give you good access to the engines and lazarette.

There are two folding seats at the forward end of the cockpit. The helm station is to starboard and the entrance to the saloon area on center.

Entering the saloon you find the galley to starboard and head to port. Forward of the head is the convertible dinette with a full length bench seat to starboard that also converts to a double. The Dickinson propane cabin heater is on the forward saloon bulkhead.
The refrigerator is non functioning. Too costly to repair. The unit works well as an ice box.
The water heater was replaced with an Isotherm unit that runs off dock side electricity and engine heat.

The entrance to V berth forward is on center. The V berth is full width with a filler.

Moving out of the cockpit to the fore deck is easy with wide catwalks port and starboard.

2 burner paraffin Stove

Deck Gear

Rode
Fenders
Swim Platform
Bimini

1 anchors
(Danforth 22)
150'0" of rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
TV
Depth sounder

Electronics include: Standard Depth sounder ,
President 718 VHF.
Landmark Knot Log
Pioneer Stereo

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Horn

2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)

Broker's Comments

3 VIRTUAL TOURS - 1 VIDEO - 91 PHOTOS - FULL SPECS & BROKER'S COMMENTS CAN BE VIEWED OF THIS CHRIS-CRAFT!

This 1959 Chris-Craft 32' Commander appears in excellent condition. The current and previous owners have taken great care of this classic beauty.

This model came standard with a canvas cockpit cover. This boat has a rare hardtop option with a compete canvas enclosure.

All running gear is in good order. All gauges and steering gear are original and working well. All upholstery has been replaced. The swim step has been replaced

This is a unique opportunity for a classic Chris with well-running engines.

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

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