Engine
Cummins VT8-370M
Total Power
740hp
Engine(s) Hours
2000
Class
Motor Yachts
Length
47ft
Year
1973
Model
47 Commander Flush Deck
Capacity
-
Boat Details
Description
Come aboard
Archimedes
a
47 Chris Craft Commander Flush Deck
Stunningly Elegant
No detail missed
Restoration and Modernization.
Open air flybridge & protected command bridge
- 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.
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:12kn
Max Speed:15kn
Dimensions
Nominal Length:47ft
Length Overall:47ft
Max Bridge Clearance:20ft
Max Draft:4ft
Beam:15ft
Weights
Dry Weight:35,480Lb
Miscellaneous
Windlass:electric-windlass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:80gal
Fuel Tanks:350gal
Holding Tanks:70gal
Accommodations
Cabins:3
Heads:2
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Cummins
Engine Model:VT8-370M
Engine Year:1973
Total Power:370hp
Engine Hours:2000
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:direct
Fuel Type:diesel
Propeller Type:4-blade
Propeller Material:bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make:Cummins
Engine Model:VT8-370M
Engine Year:1973
Total Power:370hp
Engine Hours:2000
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:direct
Fuel Type:diesel
Propeller Type:4-blade
Propeller Material:bronze
Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Generator:✓
Inverter:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Radar:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Radar Detector:✓
Wind Speed and Direction:✓
Repeater(s):✓
TV Set:✓
Navigation Center:✓
Plotter:✓
DVD Player:✓
Autopilot:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
CD Player:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Oven:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Microwave Oven:✓
Air Conditioning:✓
Electric Head:✓
Heating:✓
Hot Water:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Deep Freezer:✓
Sea Water Pump:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Cockpit Shower:✓
Gangway:✓
Davit(s):✓
Cockpit Cushions:✓
Cockpit Table:✓
Swimming Ladder:✓
More Details
Vessel Walk Through
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 and 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 and 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 piece).
- 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 Lawrence express operational 2 Helms & fore deck.
- Anchor locker
Running gear and 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
(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
*Notes
All electronics new/custom installation
Generator
Generator
Make
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
(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.
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
Disclaimer
Location
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