1973 Chris-Craft 55' (16.76 m) 55 Commander
Ruskin, Florida, United States
Life After land
A classic American motor yacht known for its solid fiberglass construction and proven modified-V hull design. Powered by twin 425hp Detroit 8V71T diesel engines, she offers dependable performance and the rugged build quality. A project boat with strong fundamentals.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CCTWA0270673
$ 55,000 USD
€ 48,011 Euros
$ 75,389 CAD
£ 41,467 GBP
Description
1973 Chris-Craft 55 Commander – Life After Land
The 1973 Chris-Craft 55 Commander “Life After Land” is a classic American motor yacht known for its solid fiberglass construction and proven modified-V hull design. Powered by twin 425hp Detroit 8V71T diesel engines, she offers dependable performance and the rugged build quality that made the Commander series famous.
This vessel is best suited for a buyer looking for a project boat with strong fundamentals. While she will benefit from cosmetic updates and modernization, there are no known structural issues, and the engines are reported to be in good condition. With three private staterooms each featuring their own head and separate shower, this yacht provides excellent space for liveaboard living or coastal cruising.
The large enclosed aft deck and spacious flybridge offer plenty of room for relaxing or entertaining, while wide side decks and sturdy rails make moving around the vessel safe and easy. With some sweat equity and updates, Life After Land could be transformed into a comfortable cruising yacht or floating home.
Located in Ruskin, Florida, this classic Commander represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of Chris-Craft heritage.
Highlights
- Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71T engines (425hp)
- Solid fiberglass Chris-Craft Commander hull
- Three stateroom / three head layout
- Large enclosed aft deck for entertaining
- Flybridge with upper helm
- Garmin and Furuno radar systems
- 15kW Onan generator
- Solar panels with inverter system
- Cruise RO watermaker
- New anchor windlass with Delta anchor
- Ideal liveaboard or refit opportunity
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: CCTWA0270673
LOA: 55' (16.76 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1973
Beam: 16' 5''
Draft Max: 3' 5''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 3
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 570 Gallons (2157.68 Liters)
Fresh Water: 162 Gallons (613.24 Liters)
Dry Weight: 52783
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 8v71T
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 425.00
- Power KW: 316.92
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 8v71T
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 425.00
- Power KW: 316.92
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Interior Accommodations
Starting from forward: anchor locker access, hanging locker, bunk berths to port, head with separate shower to starboard. This room is currently used as a storage/tool room. Next aft is the full galley. Up 1 step is the salon with a sofa and chest, electrical panels port and starboard forward and storage compartments along both sides. Down 5 steps into the aft area you'll find a guest cabin to port with two twin beds and a head with seperate shower to starboard. Lastly is the aft cabin with a walk around queen bed, large hanging lockers and an ensuite head with seperate shower.
Salon
Five steps up to the main deck.
Sofa.
Fold out dining table.
Cabinet with four drawers.
Opening windows to port and starboard with curtains.
Overhead lighting.
Laminate plank flooring.
40" Samsung TV.
120vac outlets.
Portable AC stystem.
Galley
Down one step from the salon.
Opening windows port and starboard with curtains.
Vinyl sole.
Summit refrigerator.
GE electric 4 burner stove with oven.
Exhaust hood.
Kenmore dish washer.
Magic Chef microwave.
Splendide washer dryer combo,
Smoke alarm.
12vdc Fan.
Overhead lighting.
Cabinets with formica countertops and large SS sink.
Ample storage.
Access to Pump room and engines is through a hatch in the sole.
Master Suite
Queen walk around berth.
Large hanging lockers.
(2) Opening windows with curtains.
30" Flat screen TV.
(2) Reading lights.
Escape hatch.
Overhead lighting.
Marine toilet.
Solid surface vanity with storage below.
Stone raised bowl sink.
Separate shower with door.
Overhead lighting.
VIP Suite
(2) Large twin beds.
Hanging lockers.
Chest with four drawers.
(2) Drawers under berths.
Opening windows with curtains.
12vdc Fan.
(2) Wall mounted lights.
Marine toilet.
Vanity with solid surface counter top and raised stone bowl sink.
Storage under vanity.
Separate shower with door.
Forward cabin
Bunk berth to port.
Overhead hatch.
Vanity with sink and laminate counter with storage under.
(2) Reading lights.
Vanity lights.
Medicine cabinet with mirror.
Seperate shower.
Marine toilet with Lectrasan waste treatment system.
120VAC outlet.
Electronics
Garmin plotter with RADAR ( lower helm)'
Furuno RADAR (upper helm).
Standard Horizon depth finder.
Standard Horizon Matrix VHF with AIS reciever.
Ships compass (both Stations).
Trim Tabs.
Standard Horizon VHF (upper station).
Garmin Plotter (upper helm).
Glendinning engine sycronizer.
Ships clock and barometer.
Windshield wipers.
Electrical System
240vac Ships service.
50ft 240vac power cord.
(2) 240 Ship servce panels in salon.
15Kw Onan generator (8307 hours).
(2) 8D engine batteries.
(6) 6Volts GC2 house batteries.
90 amp Battery charger.
Solar panels.
(2) Outback solar controllers.
3kw Invertor.
Plumbing System
12vdc Pressurized water system.
Electric water heater.
Black water holding tank for master and VIP toilets.
Electrasan waste treament system for forward head.
Cruise RO water maker.
Engines and Mechanical Systems
Detroit 8V71T diesel engines. (engine hours are unknow. meteres are inoperable)
Allison marine gears
Racor FG 1000 primary fuel filters.
Racor Fg 500 primary filter for generator.
Stainless steel propellor shafts.
4 Blade bronze propellors.
(2) Spare propellors on board.
Automatic Halon fire suppression system.
Dual lever shifts and throttles.
Exterior layout
- The pilot house/deck house extends from the windshield to the transom. It is fully enclosed with sliding windows port and staboard and an eisenglass rear cutain and wing doors. Plenty of room on the aft deck for patio furniture. There is a bar area with refrigerator, an ice maker and sink. Forward is the helm station with full electronics.
- Three bar stools.
- Rear sofa.
- Patio table.
- A ladder to the flying bridge leads to a large upper station with lounges aft.
- Pedestal helm seat.
- Bench seat to port.
- L-shaped seat aft.
- Patio table.
- Wide side decks with sturdy hand rails.
- Swim ladder.
- Swim platform.
- Marquip board steps.
- (2) deck storage boxes.
- (4) Stainless steel fender storage racks with fenders.
Anchor Systems
New 12vdc anchor windlass.
55LB Delta anchor with chain and rode.
Spare Danforth anchor
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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