[Q] History on "Commander" boats made in British Columbia?

[harojs]

Anyone have history on "Commander" boats made in British Columbia? (Not a Chris Craft)

Specifically,

[Q] Does hull have any history of mfg problems? i.e. delamination, blisters, leaking, poor quality?

Considering engine rebuilds for the below hull:

1988 26' Commander Cabin Cruiser - boats - by owner - marine sale

It was Built in BC, and sold out of Everett's Bayside Marine. All of the Paperwork came with the boat. This is not a Chris Craft Commander. The boat has 2 Ea. 3.7L185 HP 4 Cylinder Merc. engines,...

seattle.craigslist.org

John

 

[racerone]

Most folks would steer well clear of those engines.

 

[mr 88]

A qualified surveyor will answer your hull concerns. As noted ,the engines have a lousy history. Google orsearch the Mercruiser engine section on this site. If the price was right on the hull I would consider dropping a couple 4.3s in it , providing there is enough room for them. Second choice would be the classic Inline 6 chevy , donors would be harder to find but that engine had gobs of torque , runs smoothly at any rpm and is the same width as the dreaded 3.7.

 

[Horigan]

I have a Commander 30 and I haven't heard of any hull quality issues with these boats. Looks like a great boat to re-engine. Later versions came with single diesels. There is a Commander Rendezvous Facebook group you could join and ask there for info and suggestions.

 

[roffey]

I had a 3.7 in one of my boats,,, they don't make them any longer for a good reason.

 

[racerone]

They made that 4 cylinder in house.---They made them for a long time.----But they are not popular today.

 

[Scott Danforth]

any 1988 boat should be considered a project. after 35 years, there will be structural issues.