by Paul P » Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:17 am
The 19' Commander preceded the XK boats by one year, only made in 1969 under the Commander name, 90 were built with V-drive, 15 got the Transdrive. A buddy of mine has Transdrive #1.
In addition, yes indeed, the 19-foot hull was manufactured in Italy under the watchful eye of Herb Pocklington. There are apparently no existing records of how many were built there, but I do know they were marketed (and sold)throughout Europe (as were many fiberglass Chris Craft models from the US, as well as some designs that were only sold in Europe).
Regards,
Paul
1956 17' CC Sportsman, 300-hp
1957 17' CC Sportsman, 95-hp
1966 20' CC fiberglass Sea Skiff, 210-hp+
1973 23' CC Lancer inboard project, 427 power.
1966 38' CC Commander Express, 427/300-hp(2)
So many boats.........so little time.....but what a way to go!!