Chris-Craft Commander 45 Sportfish

• Cruising Speed: 17 kn


• Maximum Speed: 24 kn


• Beam: 16' 0"


• Hull Material: Fiberglass


• Max Draft: 4' 4"


• Displacement: 38700 lb


• Fuel Tank: 600 gallon


• Fresh Water: 130 gallon


• Holding: 70 gallon


• Cabins: 2


• Heads: 2

• Freshwater boat with transferable undercover slip on Lake Union


• Fully enclosed flybridge with custom arch and near-new canvas & isinglass


• Twin Detroit Diesel 8V-71 Turbo engines (professionally rebuilt)


• Northern Lights 6kW generator with low hours and sound shield


• Extensive refit and system upgrades


• Huge cockpit with livewell, fish boxes, and excellent fishing layout


• Proven Chris-Craft Commander construction and pedigree

Two-stateroom layout with galley down and large salon

• Owner’s stateroom with double berth and excellent storage


• Forward guest stateroom with upper and lower bunks


• Owner’s head with stall shower (convertible for day head use)


• Guest head


• Spacious salon with large windows providing excellent natural light

• Reupholstered seating throughout


• L-shaped settee with convertible dinette table


• Pull-out double settee


• LG Smart TV with Roku


• Excellent storage throughout


• Lower helm with full navigation electronics

• Princess stove with oven


• U-Line refrigerator with ice maker


• Norcold above-counter refrigerator and icebox


• GE / Whirlpool microwave


• Double stainless-steel sink


• Hot and cold pressure water


• Exceptional storage including pantry and plate storage

• Fully enclosed with near-new canvas and isinglass


• Excellent visibility for docking, cruising, and fishing


• Simrad NSE 12” multifunction display


• Simrad autopilot control


• ICOM VHF radio


• Upgraded switch panels with labeled controls


• Abundant seating with storage beneath

• Simrad NSE 12” MFD at flybridge and lower helm


• Simrad AP28 Autopilot with dual control heads


• Simrad BSM-1 sounder with bronze through-hull


• Simrad 4G radar


• Simrad AIS Class B VHF


• ICOM M504 VHF (flybridge)


• Additional VHF at lower helm

• Twin Detroit Diesel 8V-71 Turbo engines


• Rebuilt with approximately 1,000 hours since rebuild


• Northern Lights 6kW generator


• Mastervolt inverter/charger (2000W / 100A)


• ProMariner battery charger


• Reverso oil change system for engines, transmissions, and generator


• Lifeline AGM batteries


• Aquamet shafts


• Dripless shaft seals


• AirSep engine breather system


• Halon fire suppression system in engine room
  The engine room and all technical spaces are exceptionally clean, dry, and well organized—rare for a vessel of this vintage.

• Massive sportfishing cockpit with excellent access and storage


• Two fish boxes


• Centerline livewell


• Cockpit wet bar with sink and prep area


• Rod holders throughout


• Transom door for easy boarding and fish handling


• Thick teak swim platform with ladder


• High stainless-steel rails


• Heavy-duty teak and mahogany detailing throughout

• Rockna anchor


• Lofrans Project 1500 vertical windlass


• 300’ of 5/16” BBB ACCO Grade 30 chain


• Foot controls at bow


• 500 lb electric dinghy davit


• Silver Marine inflatable tender


• 15hp Evinrude outboard


• Two 120/30 shore power inlets

• Reskinned bottom and applied barrier coat and bottom paint


• Extensive refit including mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic upgrades


• New generator installed


• New fuel and water tanks (dual 65-gallon freshwater tanks)


• Updated sanitation system with heads and plumbing


• Salon and flybridge upholstery


• New flybridge isinglass panels


• Re-bedded ports, hatches, and front windows

This Chris-Craft Commander 45 is a standout example of a classic American motor yacht that has been continuously improved and preserved. With freshwater history, undercover moorage, extensive upgrades, and legendary Chris-Craft build quality, she represents exceptional value for anyone seeking a capable cruiser with timeless style.

Turn-key, reliable, and ready for her next owner.