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1971 Chris-Craft 47 Commander

Harrison Township, Michigan

$84,900

Price Reduced for the 2024 Metro Beach Boat Show!!  Big As The Sky is in the water and ready for sea trial.  She will be hauled in early October for the season.  Winter storage is available.
This very nice 1971 Chris Craft 47 Commander is on the market for only the fourth time. Lovingly maintained and enjoyed as a full-time summer home for the past 15 seasons, the current owners are ready to downsize and pass this beautiful vessel on to her next caretaker.

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, ensuring reliable performance.
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.
Viewing: 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.

Disclaimer

Pier 33 is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Big as the Sky
Make: Chris-Craft
Model: 47 Commander
Year: 1971
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: FAH470006R
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 47 ft / 14.33 m
Length Overall: 47 ft / 14.33 m
Beam: 15 ft / 4.57 m
Min Draft: 4 ft
Dry Weight: 38,000 lb
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 8V53
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 270hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 1971
  • Engine Hours: 455
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Detroit Diesel
  • Model: 8V53
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 270hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 1971
  • Engine Hours: 453
Total Engine Power: 540hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 350 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 80 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 100 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Stock Number: B4972
Boat Class: Motor Yachts

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
ELECTRICAL
  • 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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