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Specifications:
Years Produced:
1964 - 1972
Serial Numbers:
Hulls Built:
Length:
284
FXA 38 001 - 050 (1964)
FXA38 2001 - 2060 (1965)
FXA 38 3001 - 3032 (1966)
FXA 38 4001 -4055 (1967)
FXA 38 5001 - 5035 (1968)
FXB 38 001 - 030 (1969)
FXC 38 001 -022 (1970 - 1972)
38'0"
Beam:
13'0"
Draft:
36"
Weight:
Freeboard Forward:
16644 - 19272
63"
Freeboard Aft:
44"
Height from Waterline:
15'0"
Fuel Capacity (gals.):
200
Fresh Water Capacity (gals.):
75
Bottom Color
Copper-bronze; blue
Waterline Color
Black
Upholstery
Exterior: Blue (1966-67; 1970-71); Gold (1968); White (1969)
Interior: Teal (1966-67); Gold (1968-69); blue (1970-72)
Hull Side Color
White
Cabin Top Color
White
Engines Offered
Chris-Craft 431 (2X); 427 (2X)
GM Diesel 8V 53N (2X)
Description:
38' Commanders came in hard top and flybridge versions. The 38´ Sedan is built on the same hull.
The 38' Commander was the first model in the Commander fiberglass series introduced at the New York Boat Show -64.
The 38' Commander design was changed in 1971 when the cabin was extended all the way to the sheer line.
YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc54roIbSd4
Select data taken from Chris-Craft: The Essential Guide by Jerry Conrad
Typical Layouts:
60' Commander
36' Sport Cruiser
450 Commander
60' Commander
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Manuals: (For additional information Click Here to go to Resources)
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