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31

31' Sports Express

Specifications:

Years Produced: 

1967 - 1974

Serial Numbers:

Hulls Built:

Length:

410

FSA 001 - 060 (1967)
FSA 2001 - 2075 (1968)
FSA 3001-2100 (1969)
FSA 4001 - 4080 (1970-71)
FSA 5001 - 5095 (1972- 74)

31'0"

Beam:

11'3"

Draft:

28"

Weight:

Freeboard Forward:

9320 - 10000

57"

Freeboard Aft:

40"

Height from Waterline:

11'7"

Fuel Capacity (gals.):

150

Fresh Water Capacity (gals.):

25

Bottom Color

Copper-Bronze

Waterline Color

Black

Upholstery

Exterior: Aqua (1967); tan (1968-69); blue (1970-74)
Interior: Aqua (1967); tan (1968-69); blue (1970-72); plad (1972-74)

Hull Side Color

White

Cabin Top Color

White

Engines Offered

Chris-Craft 427 (2X); 327F (2X); 327Q (2X); 350Q (2X)

Description:

The same hull has the 31’ Commander, but a different deck layout and interior. Basically, more of a large day cruiser than a cabin cruiser. Advertised as a 40mph “swifty.” Twin berths, and private head. Galley and dinette units under the hardtop were optional (and very cool). Most have the optional Command Bridge but there are hardtop versions around. Second only to the 31’ Commander in terms of numbers built. Name changed to “Sports Cruiser” at one point.

Note: In 1967 these boats were introduced and called Commander Sports Express. FSA hull numbers were used. Approximately in 1972, CC management changed the name slightly to Sports Cruiser. A price list from October 1972 lists it as a Sports Cruiser. Same boat. New name. Bridge or no bridge was not the distinction. (Most had bridges.)

31' Express with two 427s Underway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gGZACkfCc8
Tour of Tom and Donna Stawarz's 31 Sport Express: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KqO83BqcdY
Select data taken from Chris-Craft: The Essential Guide by Jerry Conrad

Typical Layouts:

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