John Mario's Discussions
Why the size?
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I have often wondered why Commanders were made in such incrementally small lengths? More specifically, the 41, 45 and 47 varieties? Was that a carryover from the "any size, any option" mantra of…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Miller Feb 17.
Total Command Helm Re-Fit
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Between the flakey gauges, the intermittent switches and the non-existent alarm buzzer I have decided scrap the Total Command System in my 1972 '41.First I will preface that this is not a project for…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Cavenaugh Feb 16.
Wanted: 41/410 Steering Wheel Center Cap
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As the title reads..let me know what you have. Thanks!Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Carlson Oct 25, 2020.
41/410 Helm Removal
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I am gutting the Total Command System (yikes, I know) and rewiring the entire helm. I'd like to take if off the boat and build it out on a bench at home. Has anyone removed the (lower) helm from…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Mario Oct 12, 2020.
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- 1972
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Hi John,
Thanks, It has been on the market for a long time. I guess the pictures are not representative of the real thing. Considering there have been many that have changed hands during the time that this one has been on the market. I do notice that the mast is not predent in the pictures.
John,
Did you look at the 1982 41' in Rhode Island before you bought your boat?
this is the link
https://sysyachtsales.com/yachts-and-boats-for-sale/1980-chris-craft-45-commander-bermuda-west-2/vid-2720393/userid-81514
Hi John
I would suggest after commenting on your quest that this model and this commander I found on line (even though a broker has it) is looking good and has better head room and would be a better model for resale in the future. Plus I think that although it only has the master and the forward stateroom there also is pull out coach in the salon. If there is a 45 for sale near you go take the family for a look before you decide on a 47 to compare. I believe at your point in your reach it is worth a look and the 8v71N is a bullet proof engine. It is not as fast as some want but you don't have a turbo issue either.