February 2011

1953 CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER 34'

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1953 CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER 34'. 11' beam. Mahogany hull. Twin Hercules/Chris Craft flatheads believed to have been rebuilt in 1995. According to the owner, this boat was originally purchased at the New York Boat Show in 1953 by his friend's grandfather. He believes it is actually a 1952 but was registered as a 1953. Brian, the current owner, purchased the boat about 12 years ago from the grandfather after giving him a "no flip" commitment, making Brian the second owner of this nearly 60-year old boat. Brian never really had the time to do the restoration he had planned, and now he has lost the space where the boat has been stored. It is time for someone to take over this boat's restoration. Owner says boat is completely original and nothing is missing.

Asking price: Free to a good home with a commitment to restore.

Boat located in Dutchess County, New York.


UPDATE 4/16/22:  Rumor has it that this boat is in the process of being "adopted" by a Bone Yard Boats subscriber.  I will confirm when/if possible.


To access four large format photos (7" x 5.25" at 200dpi) plus complete listing information and owner contact, see below...

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* BYB subscribers with online accounts can click the link below and be directed to a BYB website page with full details, four big  photos, and contact info. You will be asked to login first before being redirected to the appropriate website page.


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* BYB subscriber BUT no online account set up yet?  Send me an email at the following address -- please identify the boat in the subject line -- and I'll send you the boat details as soon as I can:



SUBJECT:  1953 CHRIS CRAFT COMMANDER 34' (NY)

Please note that the email address above is an image.  You cannot click on it.  You'll have to type it in.  Sorry.

* Not a BYB subscriber yet and seriously interested in saving this classic?  Send me an email to the address above -- please identify the boat in the subject line -- and I'll send you the boat details.  I anticipate a big demand for this boat, and I respond to BYB subscribers first, so patience is appreciated.

I will most definitely attempt to convince you to become a Bone Yard Boats subscriber, so it's best to just do it now.  You know you want to.