1969 Chris Craft Commander SS

[Mercrewser]

My new project boat. 100% all original, on its original trailer. 327 V8, V-drive. Hull number 39 out of 86 made. More pics and info here: http://meridian-prime.com/novamarine/topic.asp?whichpage=1&TOPIC_ID=934&FORUM_ID=6&CAT_ID=3&Forum_Title=Classic+Glass+with+Ass&Topic_Title=1969+Chris+Craft+Commander+SS
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[mrfixxall]

poor car,,someone needs a new tow vehicle....

[Mercrewser]

:smile: :smile: :smile:

1996 Saturn SL2
130k on the odometer
Pulls my 16ft Sailboat every summer weekend
Pulled this one two blocks
Car is all original, and gets 40 MPG
I do need a truck now though..

[noisynova]

Way to go, That'll keep you busy for a while.

[horsepowerfarm]

What a great score!

[superhatz]

That's a great looking boat!!!!

Keep us posted.

[olredalert]

Mercrewser,,,,,Nice find!!! If you decide not to keep it for whatever reason I have a friend that would buy it from you. Hes been talking about just this boat for several years now...........Bill S

[MOP]

What a great find, they were a very nice running boat. Most by todays standard will think the power was wimpy, though not fast it has a great ride and handles a sea extremely well.

Phil

[penbroke]

Nice score! I love those old Chris Crafts. Good luck with the project.

Frank

[Morgan's Cloud]

So the I/O was called the XK but the V drive was the commander SS :boggled:

[harry4]

Wow...looks original, not sure about the spotlight, I had a 69 as a kid, XK-19 Super Sport. Now have a 72 with I/O and having 70 being totally restored (and modified )by Forestport boatworks in New York, they have a web site. Good luck, Jim Wynne hull is awesome, my 69 crossed the Straits of Georgia numerous times and attacked every BC Ferry boat wake I could find, the 327 was a little underpowered but fun, reportedly Alan Jackson bought one of these from Forestport, should that matter. Good luck.

[Dave911]

Very James Bond. Enjoy. :shades:

[Mercrewser]

Mercrewser,,,,,Nice find!!! If you decide not to keep it for whatever reason I have a friend that would buy it from you. Hes been talking about just this boat for several years now...........Bill S


There is a 1970 XK19, hull number 6 in my area. It has a VP I/O, no engine and is very rough. It has been sitting since 1985. We just talked with the owner, he wants $500. I can give more info if you are interested. I fell in love with my Commander because I hate outdrives. I wanted it before I even knew what it was. When I found out exactly what it was, I went and beat on the guys door!!

[olredalert]

-------Thanks for the offer, Mercrewser, however my pal actually want a V-drive boat. Yours sounds like a really good find..........Bill S