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1973 Chris-Craft 47' (14.33 m) 47 Commander Flush Deck
Wickford, Rhode Island, United States
Archimedes
47 Chris Craft Commander Flush Deck Stunningly Elegant No detail missed Restoration and Modernization. Open air flybridge & protected command bridge.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: FAH-47-0044-F
Description
The Chris Craft 47 Commander is a modified - V hull, semi displacement cruiser with three staterooms, two heads a full beam salon with a custom gallery forward on the port side.
Hull has a recently been restored and repainted with Awlcraft 2000 and her decks and topsides have been painted with Allgrip paint.
Flybridge is massive! 3/4's aft custom helm providing commanding views all around. Recent canvas covers and Bimini top. Electric davit, updated navigations systems, custom mast aft of the bridge.
The Command Bridge is stately open floor plan protected from the elements. Deck are flush fore and to the sides, ladder access to the flying bridge. She features a full custom helm with ladder back helm seats on chrome posts, wet bar and entertainment system.
Below decks all the way aft is a full beam master with custom split bunk arrangements featuring new custom made memory foam mattress. Ample storage and featuring updated head and separate shower.
Forward through the companion way port side is a VIP stateroom with a double size bunk, featuring new memory foam mattress and access to the head across the companion way.
Moving forward up two steps is an elegant full beam salon with custom galley forward port side. She is spacious, clean, well lit with natural lighting and all upgraded electric fixtures through out. It is just the perfect room for a relaxing or entertaining. (This is just an awesome example of a true yachting).
Forward, down two steps is the V- Berth with split twin beds and a private head all the way forward.
Below deck accommodations all have custom entertainment systems, bedding and ample storage.
The entire wiring system has been meticulously replaced and upgraded as well.
Plumbing and domestic water systems have been replaced and upgraded though out. Including all new reverse cycle heat A/C systems.
Her engine room features multiple access to her twin 330 HP Cummins (230 hours on her rebuilds)and Westerbeke generator (250 hours).
Chris-Craft custom hardware made in Algonac, Michigan plant
Her sea keeping and handling characteristic are exceptional
One of the first fiberglass Chris-Crafts, this 47 Commander was heavily built by todays standards.
"Archimedes" is currently stored indoors and is winterized with a plan for an early spring launch.
She is available to board by appointment.
Rudders & Moorings Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by DiMillo’s Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: FAH-47-0044-F
LOA: 47' (14.33 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1973
Beam: 15'
Draft Max: 4'
Cabins: 3
Single Berths: 2
Twin Berths: 2
Double Berths: 1
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 20'
Fuel Tank: 350 Gallons (1324.89 Liters)
Fresh Water: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Holding Tank: 70 Gallons (264.98 Liters)
Dry Weight: 35480
Builder: Chris Craft
Exterior Color: White
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: VT8-370M
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 370.00
- Power KW: 275.91
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2000.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: VT8-370M
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 370.00
- Power KW: 275.91
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2000.00
Full Details
VESSEL WALKTHROUGH
The Chris Craft 47 Commander is a modified - V, semi displacement cruiser with three staterooms, two heads a full beam salon with a custom gallery forward on the port side.
Flybridge is massive! 3/4 aft custom helm providing commanding views all around. Recent canvas covers and Bimini top. Electric davit, navigations systems are installed on custom mast aft of the bridge.
The Command Bridge is stately open floor plan protected from the elements. Flush fore and side decks and ladder access to the Flying bridge. She features a full custom helm with ladder back helm seats on chrome post, wet bar and entertainment system.
Below decks features all the way aft, is a full beam master with custom split bunk arrangements. New custom memory foam mattress, ample storage and featuring updated head and separate shower.
Forward through the companion way port side is a VIP with double with new memory foam mattress. Access to the head is across the companion way.
Moving forward up two steps is an elegant full beam salon with custom galley forward port side. She is spacious, clean, well lit with natural lighting and all upgraded electric fixtures through out. It is just the perfect room for a relaxing or entertaining. (This is just an awesome example of a true yachting).
Forward to down two steps is the V- Berth with split twin beds and a private head.
All her below deck accommodations have custom entertainment systems, bedding and ample storage.
All her wiring has been meticulously replaced and upgraded and all her plumbing and domestic water systems have been replaced and upgraded though out. Including all new reverse cycle heat A/C systems.
Her engine room features multiple access to her twin 330 HP Cummins and Westerbeke generator.
CONSTRUCTION
Single skinned FRP construction (hand-laid) with bulkheads and stringers FRP tabbed to hull for increased rigidity. Hullsides fitted with engine compartment ventilation and molded rub rails with S/S guards.
HULL & EXTERIOR FINISH
Hull is Awlcraft 2000 paint over gelcoat with single black boot stripe and double black cove stripe.
Topsides are AwlGrip
Transom fitted with swim platform, dual anodes, and engine exhaust discharge tubes.
Trim Tabs: Dual piston control and each helm.
Swim platform: FRP/cored construction (custom fabrication) with custom fabricated S/S brackets. S/S swim ladder and retractable cleats.
DECK HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT
- White paint over gelcoat/simulated planking (recent application). Plywood cored construction with deck/hull junction concealed by molded rub rail fitted with new S/S guard. Deck FRP tabbed to hull for increased rigidity.
- S/S Stanchion's fastened to a teak toe rail.
- Folding boarding gates port and starboard mid-ship.
- Vinyl coated life lines.
- S/S Bow rail (1 peace).
- Aft Deck: Enclosed Custom Centerline Helm forward opposing mahogany wing doors
- Upper Helm Deck: Ladder access. Centerline custom helm. Custom seating
- Painted Aluminum electronics mast.
- Custom canvas covers.
- Anchor Pulpit with 22kg S/S plow anchor.
- Anchor Windlass: Simpson Lawerence express operational 2 Helms & fore deck.
- Anchor locker
RUNNING GEAR & BOTTOM
- Bronze Rudders and S/S rudder post.
- Shafts: 1 3/4" S/S Two peace design.
- Propellers: Dual 4 Blade Bronze (27 x 28p).
- Line cutters
- Steering Hynautic hydraulic, single piston.
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
- Compass
- (1) Ritchie flush mount
- Radios
- (1) Garmin GPSMAP 5208 at lower helm with RAM microphone at upper helm
- GPS
- (1) Garmin GPSMAP 5208
- Radar
- New/in box - Installation in progress
- Fathometer
- (1) Garmin GMI 10
- Wind Instruments
- Speed/Log
- Clock/Barometer
- Autopilot
- (1) Garmin with wireless remote
- Hailer
Generator
Westerbeke Model:
Location
Fwd of stbd engine
21793-B307
KW Voltage: 120/240 @ 60 Hertz
Hrs 250
Fuel System
Diesel with remote and engine mount filters.
Fuel clean as viewed from remote filter bowl.
Cooling System
Fresh water cooled – Coolant level adequate
Sea Strainer
Bronze in-line
Exhaust
FRP waterlift muffler with starboard hullside discharge
Properly clamped with no evidence of leaks.
Ventilation
Powered ventilation in engine compartment.
Sound Shield
Fitted
Gauges
Full gauge package at remote start panel/main saloon
ELECTRICAL
Batteries
(2) 8D/wet-cell design- Engine start
(2) 8D/wet-cell design – House bank
(1) Group-27/wet-cell design – Generator start.
- Terminal conductors securely fastened.
- Wing nuts in use (washer/lock washer/nut preferred attachment methodology).
- Generator battery positive terminal not fitted with protective cover – required.
Isolators/Switches
(2) Blue Sea rotary design – aft cabin locker, (1) Blue Sea rotary design – main saloon panel
- Switches rotate freely.
Distribution Panel
Circuit breakers at main saloon panel. Sub panels forward engine compartment area and each helm.
- Blue Sea panels newer than original.
- Main breakers at main panel/misc. fuses in proximity to port battery bank and beneath helm panel
Meters
(2) Multi-bank DC volts, (3) DC amps, Multi-bank DC volts at sub panel
Wiring
Neat/organized as viewed from panel back.
- All wiring/electrical components new.
Grounding
Engine blocks
MAIN ENGINES
MAIN ENGINES – Twin Engine Design Make Cummins Model VT8-370M
Location
Beneath main salon
8
370
Hours: 2000 over 250 hours on the rebuilds.
Port: 3.1 Starboard: 2.6 Note: Hr. meters new
Port: 10293734 Starboard: 10293741
ELECTRONICS
Garmin:
Chart Plotter
GPS Map 5208
GMI 10 Depthfinder
VHF 200
Auto Pilot
Richie Flush Mount Compass
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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