This 1972 Chris-Craft 45 Commander is a fiberglass motor yacht with a 15-foot beam, powered by twin Detroit Diesel 8V71N engines rated at 650 horsepower combined. The boat has been maintained seasonally by a knowledgeable owner and is currently hauled out of water under cover.
The layout includes two staterooms: an aft master with a walk-around Queen bed and full ensuite bath with tub and shower, and a forward cabin with a Queen bed and single upper bunk, plus a full head with shower. The main salon features seating and a television, while the galley is equipped with a microwave, electric stove, refrigerator, and stainless sink. The aft deck holds the lower helm station, a wet bar with refrigeration, and a teak yacht table for dining. A flybridge above provides an upper helm and additional seating.
Mechanical systems include a Westerbeke 12.5-kilowatt generator, Cruise-Air air conditioning in three zones, and 500 gallons of fuel capacity. House batteries were replaced in 2022, engine batteries in 2023, and a windlass battery in 2022. Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine chart plotter and autopilot, dual VHF radios, depth finder, and compass. The boat carries extensive spare parts, tools, and hardware, with twin props and spare anchors on hand.
Deck equipment includes a Lewmar windlass, Danforth anchor with 200 feet of chain, swim platform with boarding ladder, trim tabs, and four automatic bilge pumps. The boat comes with multiple shore-power cords, fenders, dock lines, and safety gear including life jackets for adults and children.
Length
45.00 FT
Beam
15.00 FT
Draft
4.17 FT
Material
Fiberglass
Shape
Planing
Engines
2
Engine Make
Detroit Diesel
Engine Model
8V7IN
Power
2 x NaN HP
Hours
1,800 HRS
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel
500 GAL
Water
200 GAL