1971 Chris-craft 47 Commander
Big as the Sky | Harrison Township, MI
Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1971 Chris-Craft 47 Commander, a true icon of American yacht design. With classic lines, solid fiberglass construction, and a proven track record, this Commander has been lovingly cared for by just four owners and has spent its entire life in the freshwaters of the Great Lakes.
Key Features:
- Layout: Three staterooms and two heads, offering ample space and storage for extended cruising.
- Engines: Powered by Detroit Diesel 8V53 engines with fewer than 500 hours SMOH.
- Bottom Paint – 2025
Updates:
- New interior carpet installed in 2023.
- Two new 8D batteries added in July 2024.
- New aft deck carpet installed in 2022.
- New Bimini top and helm cover added in September 2024.
- Two new galley refrigerators installed in 2022.
The vessel is located off-site and available for viewing by appointment only.
Big As The Sky is ready for her next caretaker. Contact us to schedule a viewing and make this exceptional yacht yours.
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
SALON
- Carpet - 2023
- Air Conditioning w/ Reverse Cycle Heat
- Samsung 43" TV
- Convertible Sofa
- Barrel Chair
- Port and Starboard Storage
- Dining Area w/ Table and Chairs
GALLEY
- Princess 3 Burner Stove w/ Oven
- GE Microwave Oven
- Danby Refrigerators - 2 New in 2022
- Teak and Holly Sole
- Corian Countertops
- Storage
MASTER STATEROOM
- Twin Beds - Port & Starboard
- Carpet - 2023
- Air Conditioning w/ Reverse Cycle Heat
- Hanging Lockers - 3
- Drawer Storage
- Shelf Storage in Closet
- Sony 32" TV
- Port and Starboard Storage
MASTER HEAD
- Sink with Corian Countertop
- Vacuflush Toilet
- Stall Shower
- Upper and Lower Storage
- Teak & Holly Sole
FORWARD STATEROOM
- Twin Bunks w/ Storage Below
- Hanging Locker
- Drawer Storage
- Engine Room Access
- Opening Ports
FORWARD HEAD
- Vacuflush Toilet
- Sink w/ Storage
- Port and Starboard Storage
3rd STATEROOM
- Twin Bunks - 90 Degree
- Hanging Locker
- Drawer Storage
- Carpet - 2023
LOWER HELM
- Full Instrumentation
- Stainless Steel Wheel
- Compass
- Cetec Auto Pilot
- Raymarine Depth
- Opening Center Window
AFT DECK
- Sea Grass Carpet - 2022
- Full Enclosure
- Isotherm Refrigerator
- Teak Chairs and Sofa
UPPER HELM
- Full Instrumentation
- Raymarine E-120 Display
- Sirius Weather Module
- ICOM M502 VHF Radio
- Cetec Auto Pilot
- Storage Below Helm
- Bench Seat Forward
- Todd Helm Seat - 2021
- Bimini Top - Fall 2024
- Console/Helm Cover - Fall 2024
ELECTRICAL
- Twin 30 Amp Shore Power
- Onan Generator
- AC/DC Distribution Panels
- 8D Batteries - 2 New 2024
MECHANICAL
- Bilge Pumps - 3
- Bilge Blowers
- Hot Water Tank - 11 Gallons
- Holding Tank - 100 Gallons
- Water Tank - 80 Gallons
- Trim Tabs
- Propellors tuned - 2022
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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