80's vintage electric start 15HP Evinrude long shaft (mounts in original well- runs)
Easily modified to inboard- ask for details
No battery, no fuse panel; but wiring left for reference.
All standing rigging included. Extra shives, blocks and cam cleats from period included
Anchor, with chain included. Cap on anchor sleeve missing
Original wood rudder (as from factory!) West System resined for preservation.
One interior bulkhead partially removed for disabled access to head.
Original Wilcox-Crittendon head.
Hull integrity is excellent. These boats were VERY heavily laid-up.
Owner a lifetime sailor; first on the Chesapeake- out of Annapolis- then inland in the Midwest. Illinois River, Indiana, Chicago. On the Mackinac in 1978. Sailed out of Mobile in the '80's. Subsequently operated a yard in Chalmette, Louisiana, and was Senior Sailing Instructor for the Annapolis Sailing School on Galveston Bay. For 15 years, held a 100-ton USCG Deck Officer's (Captain's) License.
I have sailed a Commander on SF Bay. I know what a Carl Alberg design- and early Pearson quality of construction- is about. This is a heavy, stable, high-performance, seakindly vessel. It points well and doesn't waste wind drive bouncing around. It's not a rule beater, it's a stable and sturdy, historically correct design. Carl Alberg owned a Commander himself. The hull and rig are identical on the cruising version (with a different cabin) which is called the Ariel.
I rescued this vessel about 15 years ago, in North Texas. It is VERY solid and mostly complete. It was in the slip, and sound when I had it hauled.
This example has a lot of period (original) hardware, and is unusually rigged. It's still in very sound condition. These boats were way overbuilt. Mostly needs interior restoration, and cosmetic refinish. It goes with a custom iron cradle that can easily load onto a flatbed for transport to you. It is currently in dry storage, near DFW Airport. I can pick you up and return you to DFW if you come to look at the boat. I can help you load it out.
I have clear registration/title: which makes a big difference.
I would like to get $2,500 for the vessel. (The iron cradle is worth $500 alone.)
