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1973 Chris Craft 31 Commander

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Category: Other Powerboats
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Description
Condition: Used Year: 1973
Trailer: Not Included Make: Chris Craft
Engine Type: Twin Inboard/Outboard Model: 31 Commander
Engine Make: Chris Craft Type: Express
Engine Model: 235HP Length (feet): 31
Primary Fuel Type: Gas Beam (feet): 11.4
Hull ID Number: CCHMC0610673 Hull Material: Fiberglass


   
                       
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Inventory #  9953
Location: Washburn, WI
General Description: This 1973 31' Chris Craft 31 Commander Express was damaged during a heavy storm. Hull in fair condition for age with shiny gelcoat. The vessel suffered many scrapes, nicks, scratches and gouges all around hull, bow, port and starboard sides. Major wearing on bottom of keel for the entire length. Chine rub on port side for approximately 6 ft. Hull does not appear to have been breached. Rails damaged on both port and starboard sides. A window was broken during the storm and the screws were pulled out from the top striping of the vessel. Both propellers were damaged. The propeller on the port side of the vessel was pushed into the hull and created gouges. The rudders are both bent.  The skeg was scrapped all along the bottom of the vessel.  There is a hole in the window cover above the broken window. No damage sighted on the interior of the vessel. Fine sand observed in the cockpit, perhaps from dust from the parking lot while vessel has been in storage. No damage was sighted on the interior of the vessel. Damage appears to be limited to the hull exterior and underwater running gear. Not all equipment could be tested as no power to vessel at time of inspection. Other:  Gauges and controls, SW brand, in good condition for age, not tested. Flybridge in good condition for age, bench seating at helm. Rubrail in good condition. Trim tabs, in poor condition, bent, not tested. Upholstery, exterior, in good condition for age, no damage sighted, normal wear. Washdown: fresh water, appears in good condition, not tested. Water heater, Force 10, 6 gal./120 V AC only, appears in good condition, not tested.  Windshield , appears in good condition for age,  Other windows: Side glass appears in good condition, most in good condition for age except for the starboard forward triangular window, which is broken. Florida 6% state sales tax will apply for Florida residents.  Storage charges will accrue after the 10 day grace period. Loading fees will apply if no trailer included. Buyer is responsible for loading fees.
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Height:
Beam: 11.4
Displacement: 9828
Draft: 2.8
Engines: Twin Chris Craft 235HP gas inboard engines. Hours: Port: 1189; Starboard: 1195. Engines, not tested, condition unknown.  Port and starboard rudders bent. Port and starboard propeller bent. Port strut bent, and cracked on the underside of the hull. Port shaft would not turn, and is likely bent. Starboard shaft turned freely.
Transmission: Port: Paragon 6B-494 P32AL 777101; Starboard: Paragon not fully legible. Stamped characters visible: 52 P32A
Generator / Battery: There is no generator. Batteries condition unknown, not located at inspection. Ray Jefferson Model 155 Charger, not tested, condition unknown.
Electronics: Compass, Raytheon VHF, Lowrance LMS-160 GPS Plotter, Kenwood KDC-202MR AM/FM/CD player
Galley: Galley with storage above and below, sink, Tecumseh refrigerator, not tested.  Salon with wood trim, wood flooring, convertible dinette, forward V-berth and head. Upholstery, normal wear, overall in good condition.
Ground Tackle: There is no windlass.
Canvas, Mast Rigging, Sails: Soft canvas cover over flybridge in good condition. Isinglass in good condition for age with normal wear. Aft cockpit has a bimini cover which appears in good condition with normal wear.
Head: Single head with sink, vanity and marine toilet, not tested.Shipping: Item sold "where is". Assistance with shipping is generally available; however, buyer is responsible for costs of preparing item for shipment and charges for loading vessel onto trailer or transport.
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