1956 34’ Chris-Craft Commander
Seller: George Stonecliffe, 503/467-6900
Ad Started: September 23, 2014
Location: JBM, Portland, Oregon
Price: $19,500 USD
Length: 34’4” (+3’ more with swim platform and davits)
Year: 1956
Model: Commander, Wood Construction
Condition: Engines 8/10, Hull 7/10, Appearance 6/10
Description
Mostly a fresh water boat on the Columbia River around Portland, Oregon, it was also in British
Columbia and the San Juan Islands of Washington for a limited time. She has been kept in a boathouse
at the Portland Yacht Club from 1962 to 2014. She is currently in covered moorage at Jantzen Beach
Marina. Regular maintenance was done by the owner and Sells Marine Service. Periodic surveys and
safety checks required by insurance and the Yacht Club have kept her in above average condition. This
is an excellent opportunity to own a true classic Chris-Craft.
Accommodations
Aft Deck partially open, and partially covered by hard-top, ample room for folding table and 6 chairs.
Bridge area covered by hard-top, helm on right side.
Main salon includes galley and settee on starboard, private head, table and bench seats on port side,
and storage drawers.
Private Head has electric toilet with optional holding tank, sink and medicine cabinet.
V-Berth has two deep full closets on either side. Boat sleeps six: with two in V-Berth , table breaks down
to sleep two, and starboard settee back swings up to make double bunk for two. In addition the V-Berth
has anchor line locker access and an opening hatch to foredeck.
Galley
Fridge: Norcold AC/DC
Sink: with cold potable water on demand (new Jabsco pump)
AC Outlets
Storage under counter for utensils, pots, pans, etc.
Storage over counter for plates, cups, etc.
Electronics
VHF: works, but old iCom
Depth sounder
Binnacle compass
Engine Instruments for oil pressure, tachometer, water temperature, and batteries
Equipment
Two Crusader 262XL gasoline-powered inboard engines (315 hours each): repowered in 1990’s
Fuel capacity: 100 gallons
Shorepower w/30 amp shore power cord.
Batteries (new) (4) and battery charger
Onan generator (not working)
Double trumpet style deck-mounted horn (not working)
Manual trumpet style fog horn
Bilge pump (1 – 1500 GPH)
Mahogany swim ladder
Fenders, 3 large
Danforth anchor with 150’ of rope plus leading chain
Davit system on stern
All existing safety and mooring equipment: life jackets, flares, fire extinguishers, dock lines, etc.
Deck Chairs (6): folding
Deck Tables (2): folding
Swim platform
Dust-buster vacuum cleaner
Dock Step w/’Happy Daze’ name