Type: Power
Year: 1972
Length: 47'
Price: $110,000
State: Louisiana
Engine: Detroit853
Engine Count: 2
Engine Hours: 2841
Drive: Inboard
Horsepower: 283
Fuel: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 15'
Draft: 3' 2"
Condition: PRISTINE
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Type: Power
Year: 1972
Length: 47'
Price: $110,000
City: Springfield
State: Louisiana
Engine: Detroit853
Engine Count: 2
Engine Hours: 2841
Drive: Inboard
Horsepower: 283
Fuel: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Beam: 15'
Draft: 3' 2"
Condition: PRISTINE
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Boat is located in: Springfield, Louisiana
This 1972 Chris Craft Commander cockpit "Wet and Wild" is one of thirty hull design. 7-UP bought this boat new from the factory and kept it in Nola for the first 4 years of her life.
In 1976 Wet and Wild was bought and moved to Springfield, Louisiana, where she currently resides in a covered, fresh water, shed.
Wet and Wild was truly blessed with her owners, because of the attention to detail showed over the years.
A full interior restoration completed twice, but most recently in 2011.
The current owner has cared for this vessel more than one probably should.
With upgrades in every facet of the boat, it is truly one of a kind.
Detailed records dating back to 1986.
Here's your opportunity to own a piece of American history!
You will NOT find a cleaner more pristine boat than this one.
All furniture is included.
Vessel Walkthrough & Accommodations Comfortable cruising for four with Galley up, huge Salon, and two Staterooms.
Would make a terrific long term live-aboard.
The Forward Stateroom features large single berths port and starboard, large hanging locker, plenty of drawers and cabinets, and private Head and shower in the forepeak.
The U-shaped Galley is up to port, with good counter space and plenty of storage for everything.
The spacious Salon is open and bright featuring sofa and lounge chair, coffee and end tables, LCD TV, multiple windows, large storage cabinets run under deck, and teak parquet sole.
The huge aft Master Stateroom is down a few steps with ensuite Head to starboard with vanity, sink, and shower directly aft on the starboard is a full walk-in closet with a pull-out hanging rack with drawers and cabinets below.
There are twin beds with dresser.
Up a few steps to the aft is the cockpit with custom fish station and sink.
Moving forward to the Pilothouse/Sundeck features a rear seat with a reversible back rest to watch the action in the cockpit or look forward at the lower helm.
New Isinglass curtains on hard-top and Bimini.
This area's great for entertaining, located behind the helm, and open to the Pilothouse.
Salon/Galley The Salon is very open and airy with her full side windows and forward windshield.
There is a Galley up to the forward port side of the Salon with a countertop and drawers opposite to starboard.
With new sofa, chair and table furniture that keep in style with the classic look of the vessel, she gives a feel of cottage living.
Her Galley is U shaped wraparound with two side-by-side refrigerators with built in freezers in the peninsula.
The countertop is glass tiles and in excellent condition.
Opposite the peninsula (forward) is the SS sink, Princess 3 burner electric stove and oven, and plenty of storage.
The countertop and storage to the starboard side can either be an extension of the Galley or for its own use.
The entire Galley and Salon sole is teak and holly floor with the updated furniture adds a modern look to this classic design.
The original headliner that looks new with aluminum blinds to port and starboard.
The Galley/Salon has its own dedicated updated A/C unit.
For entertainment there is a 32 LCD TV on the forward bulkhead and a fusion AM/FM/CD player (with Sirius XM radio) with speakers back by the love seat along with vhf and hailing speaker from both helms to contact you for assistance if needed Aft Master Stateroom w/Ensuite Head & Shower The Master Stateroom is aft and down four stairs from the Salon.
With lots of both natural light and electric lights it shows light and airy and spacious.
The two berths are located aft port and starboard with the fuel tankage under them.
Starboard aft is a large closet with shelves, drawers and retractable hanging rod.
To port is is also a large bureau for more storage and two twin size beds with storage on the forward wall .
The overhead material is all original.
On the starboard side is the large ensuite Head with separate shower.
The sole is also teak parque while the shower has a teak grate with sump pump discharge.
There is a swing down lighted mirror overhead and lots of storage behind and under sink.
The MSR and Head have their own dedicated digital reverse cycle A/C unit.
Forward Guest Stateroom w/Ensuite Head-Shower Your guests will be more than comfortable with these accommodations.
There are ample sized berths on both port and starboard with lots of storage underneath.
Both berths have two opening portholes providing lots of natural light and there is plenty of 12v lighting.
The sole is teak parquet in excellent condition.
There is a four drawer bureau on centerline aft while on starboard is a large closet with drawer underneath.
Forward of the berths is the ensuite Head which uses raw water.
There is lots of storage in overhead sliding door cabinets.
The sink is molded into the countertop with H/C faucets.
The anchor locker is accessed through two opening overhead doors in the head.
The shower is part of the Head and is mounted on the starboard aft bulkhead of the Head.
A teak grate and sump pump provide discharge of the shower water.
There is a large overhead Bow-mar hatch providing forward deck access using fold out steps up the aft bulkhead.
Lots of light and venting are provided by this hatch.
The Guest Stateroom and Head have their own dedicated digital reverse cycle A/C unit.
Aft Flush Deck/Helm Area The Flush Deck Helm Area is the traditional Chris Craft layout of double helm centerline forward, with cabin passageway to starboard and entertainment area full aft.
There's a full complement of gauges, controls and navigation electronics in the helm area.
The helm seats are mounted on a teak platform with lots of storage and an ice chest.
The sole is a molded wood pattern anti-skid fiberglass newly painted (05/2010) in a tasteful "moon-dust" color.
There is a large bench seat with reversable back rest to watch the action happening in the cockpit.
The headliner is all original but the entire Stamoid and Isinglass enclosure and weather covering canvas is new.
There is SS railing with newly varnished cap rails.
Port and starboard dockside entrance ways with fold up teak cap rails, lead to a Marquip Tide Stairs.
The starboard aft leads to a well-constructed ladder down to the cockpit.
The new Stamoid rollup wing doors lead to both port and starboard deck ways forward.
Engine and Mechanical Detroit Diesel 8V-53 Naturals with only 2800hours.
Glendinning engine synchronizer.
Redesigned exhaust system. 9 gph at cruise speed.
New risers.
Heat exchanger cleaned out.
All new hoses.
Oil change every year and maintenance records back to 1986. (2) 4blade propellers installed. (1) 3 blade spare propeller port side. (2) 9k BTU digital reverse cycle A/C units with built in flush systems. (1) 15k BTU A/C unit (Salon). (3) A/C raw water pumps through single sea cock/strainer to triple manifold (NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE!).
All running gear with double zinc protection.
Lots of spare parts.
Fire suppression system in engine room.
Racor 1000 fuel filters on main engines.
Electronics and Navigation Equipment-.
Garmin GPS map 4208.
Garmin radar.
Garmin 4210 chart plotter.
Garmin sounder module.
ICOM VHF radio.
Compass. (2) Standard horizon vhf.
Jabsco spotlight with controller on both helms.
CCTV cameras on engines, transom ,and side views with dual screens.
Twin lever cable controls for shifting and throttle. (2) Tachometers.
SS Destroyer style steering wheel with hydraulic steering.
Full complement of engine gauges.
Engine alarms.
Engine hour meters.
Engine stop fuel cables.
Fuel gauge with toggle port/starboard.
Maxwell windless with dual helm controls along with foot switches. (3) Windshield wipers w/new arms and blades.
Triple train horns with air compressor.
Electrical System-- 12K ONAN Genset .
New batteries Genset and House. (2) 30amp dockside connections on port. (2) 30amp dockside connections on port. (2) 50 30amp shore cords (new).
AC Panel.
DC Panel.
Deck and Hull Equipment-------- Port & starboard boarding gates.
Swim platform w/ladder going up to the cockpit.
Four opening port lights in the forward stateroom.
Flagpole.
Foredeck hatch. 07/2016 aft deck enclosures with Eisenglass (like new). 07/2016 weather covering panels (like new).
Opening salon windows with screens.
Custom Bow seat with cushions and cover.
Wood varnish pulpit with roller.
Danforth anchor with 150' 3/4" rode.
Current USCG kit with flares, etc.
Assortment of new life jackets. (1) Throwable life ring.
Full complement of dock lines and fenders (all new). (2) While deck chair.
New Eisenglass and canvas enclosure in flush-deck.
Cover for helm chair and stand.
New cushions on front deck seating.
SS hand railing around gunnels with new varnished teak hand rails.
Marquipt Tide Ride boarding stairs with port and starboard mounting brackets.
Bow sampson post and chocks.
Aft sampson posts port and starboard. (2) midship cleats on both sides.
Bowmar opening hatch over forward head.
Bowmar opening hatch over aft stateroom.
Opening portholes in forward stateroom and aft stateroom areas.
Lazarette storage in aft flush deck area.
New rub SS strips on lower rub rails.
Original headliner in flush-deck area.
From the owner: Upgrades.
Fresh water covered shed since 1976.
Battery selector switches.
Batteries.
Vhf. . 2 zone Hailing stations.
Cameras engine room back up side view.
Garmin Gps new.
Radio fusion with helm controllers.
Automatic lights.
A/c units.
All mech injectors been replaced.
Starters.
Port engine had cylinder.
Steering is hydraulic.
Exhaust is a changed.
New running gear.
New flooring.
New upholstery exterior.
New bow seating cushions custom.
Led lights.
Accent lights installed outside.
New furniture (salon ).
New fridges.
Custom cutting board on stove top zebra wood.
New heads conversion.
New Bimini extra Bimini white with poles.
New back up lights on bridge stern.
Custom fish cleaning station with wet bar.
Tool shed in engine room.
Most of boat wiring has been replaced.
Flooring upgraded.
Website Wet and Wild was purchased by J.
Clint & Sue Cheveallier in the Fall of 2010.
She is a fiberglass 1972 Chris Craft Commander Yacht Fish and is one of only twenty some cockpit vessels manufactured by Chris Craft between 1967 and 1972.
Construction began on the Wet and Wild in 1971 and was completed in 1972 at the Pompano Beach Chris Craft Plant.
She was custom built for the owners of 7-UP Bottling Co in New Orleans.
That explains the name "Wet and Wild" which was the advertising slogan for 7-UP in the early 70's.
This 1972 Chris Craft Commander cockpit "Wet and Wild" is one of thirty hull design. 7-UP bought this boat new from the factory and kept it in Nola for the first 4 years of her life.
In 1976 Wet and Wild was bought and moved to Springfield, Louisiana, where she currently resides in a covered, fresh water, shed.
Wet and Wild was truly blessed with her owners, because of the attention to detail showed over the years.
A full interior restoration completed twice, but most recently in 2011.
The current owner has cared for this vessel more than one probably should.
With upgrades in every facet of the boat, it is truly one of a kind.
Detailed records dating back to 1986.
Here's your opportunity to own a piece of American history!
You will NOT find a cleaner more pristine boat than this one.
All furniture is included.
Vessel Walkthrough & Accommodations Comfortable cruising for four with Galley up, huge Salon, and two Staterooms.
Would make a terrific long term live-aboard.
The Forward Stateroom features large single berths port and starboard, large hanging locker, plenty of drawers and cabinets, and private Head and shower in the forepeak.
The U-shaped Galley is up to port, with good counter space and plenty of storage for everything.
The spacious Salon is open and bright featuring sofa and lounge chair, coffee and end tables, LCD TV, multiple windows, large storage cabinets run under deck, and teak parquet sole.
The huge aft Master Stateroom is down a few steps with ensuite Head to starboard with vanity, sink, and shower directly aft on the starboard is a full walk-in closet with a pull-out hanging rack with drawers and cabinets below.
There are twin beds with dresser.
Up a few steps to the aft is the cockpit with custom fish station and sink.
Moving forward to the Pilothouse/Sundeck features a rear seat with a reversible back rest to watch the action in the cockpit or look forward at the lower helm.
New Isinglass curtains on hard-top and Bimini.
This area's great for entertaining, located behind the helm, and open to the Pilothouse.
Salon/Galley The Salon is very open and airy with her full side windows and forward windshield.
There is a Galley up to the forward port side of the Salon with a countertop and drawers opposite to starboard.
With new sofa, chair and table furniture that keep in style with the classic look of the vessel, she gives a feel of cottage living.
Her Galley is U shaped wraparound with two side-by-side refrigerators with built in freezers in the peninsula.
The countertop is glass tiles and in excellent condition.
Opposite the peninsula (forward) is the SS sink, Princess 3 burner electric stove and oven, and plenty of storage.
The countertop and storage to the starboard side can either be an extension of the Galley or for its own use.
The entire Galley and Salon sole is teak and holly floor with the updated furniture adds a modern look to this classic design.
The original headliner that looks new with aluminum blinds to port and starboard.
The Galley/Salon has its own dedicated updated A/C unit.
For entertainment there is a 32 LCD TV on the forward bulkhead and a fusion AM/FM/CD player (with Sirius XM radio) with speakers back by the love seat along with vhf and hailing speaker from both helms to contact you for assistance if needed Aft Master Stateroom w/Ensuite Head & Shower The Master Stateroom is aft and down four stairs from the Salon.
With lots of both natural light and electric lights it shows light and airy and spacious.
The two berths are located aft port and starboard with the fuel tankage under them.
Starboard aft is a large closet with shelves, drawers and retractable hanging rod.
To port is is also a large bureau for more storage and two twin size beds with storage on the forward wall .
The overhead material is all original.
On the starboard side is the large ensuite Head with separate shower.
The sole is also teak parque while the shower has a teak grate with sump pump discharge.
There is a swing down lighted mirror overhead and lots of storage behind and under sink.
The MSR and Head have their own dedicated digital reverse cycle A/C unit.
Forward Guest Stateroom w/Ensuite Head-Shower Your guests will be more than comfortable with these accommodations.
There are ample sized berths on both port and starboard with lots of storage underneath.
Both berths have two opening portholes providing lots of natural light and there is plenty of 12v lighting.
The sole is teak parquet in excellent condition.
There is a four drawer bureau on centerline aft while on starboard is a large closet with drawer underneath.
Forward of the berths is the ensuite Head which uses raw water.
There is lots of storage in overhead sliding door cabinets.
The sink is molded into the countertop with H/C faucets.
The anchor locker is accessed through two opening overhead doors in the head.
The shower is part of the Head and is mounted on the starboard aft bulkhead of the Head.
A teak grate and sump pump provide discharge of the shower water.
There is a large overhead Bow-mar hatch providing forward deck access using fold out steps up the aft bulkhead.
Lots of light and venting are provided by this hatch.
The Guest Stateroom and Head have their own dedicated digital reverse cycle A/C unit.
Aft Flush Deck/Helm Area The Flush Deck Helm Area is the traditional Chris Craft layout of double helm centerline forward, with cabin passageway to starboard and entertainment area full aft.
There's a full complement of gauges, controls and navigation electronics in the helm area.
The helm seats are mounted on a teak platform with lots of storage and an ice chest.
The sole is a molded wood pattern anti-skid fiberglass newly painted (05/2010) in a tasteful "moon-dust" color.
There is a large bench seat with reversable back rest to watch the action happening in the cockpit.
The headliner is all original but the entire Stamoid and Isinglass enclosure and weather covering canvas is new.
There is SS railing with newly varnished cap rails.
Port and starboard dockside entrance ways with fold up teak cap rails, lead to a Marquip Tide Stairs.
The starboard aft leads to a well-constructed ladder down to the cockpit.
The new Stamoid rollup wing doors lead to both port and starboard deck ways forward.
Engine and Mechanical Detroit Diesel 8V-53 Naturals with only 2800hours.
Glendinning engine synchronizer.
Redesigned exhaust system. 9 gph at cruise speed.
New risers.
Heat exchanger cleaned out.
All new hoses.
Oil change every year and maintenance records back to 1986. (2) 4blade propellers installed. (1) 3 blade spare propeller port side. (2) 9k BTU digital reverse cycle A/C units with built in flush systems. (1) 15k BTU A/C unit (Salon). (3) A/C raw water pumps through single sea cock/strainer to triple manifold (NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE!).
All running gear with double zinc protection.
Lots of spare parts.
Fire suppression system in engine room.
Racor 1000 fuel filters on main engines.
Electronics and Navigation Equipment-.
Garmin GPS map 4208.
Garmin radar.
Garmin 4210 chart plotter.
Garmin sounder module.
ICOM VHF radio.
Compass. (2) Standard horizon vhf.
Jabsco spotlight with controller on both helms.
CCTV cameras on engines, transom ,and side views with dual screens.
Twin lever cable controls for shifting and throttle. (2) Tachometers.
SS Destroyer style steering wheel with hydraulic steering.
Full complement of engine gauges.
Engine alarms.
Engine hour meters.
Engine stop fuel cables.
Fuel gauge with toggle port/starboard.
Maxwell windless with dual helm controls along with foot switches. (3) Windshield wipers w/new arms and blades.
Triple train horns with air compressor.
Electrical System-- 12K ONAN Genset .
New batteries Genset and House. (2) 30amp dockside connections on port. (2) 30amp dockside connections on port. (2) 50 30amp shore cords (new).
AC Panel.
DC Panel.
Deck and Hull Equipment-------- Port & starboard boarding gates.
Swim platform w/ladder going up to the cockpit.
Four opening port lights in the forward stateroom.
Flagpole.
Foredeck hatch. 07/2016 aft deck enclosures with Eisenglass (like new). 07/2016 weather covering panels (like new).
Opening salon windows with screens.
Custom Bow seat with cushions and cover.
Wood varnish pulpit with roller.
Danforth anchor with 150' 3/4" rode.
Current USCG kit with flares, etc.
Assortment of new life jackets. (1) Throwable life ring.
Full complement of dock lines and fenders (all new). (2) While deck chair.
New Eisenglass and canvas enclosure in flush-deck.
Cover for helm chair and stand.
New cushions on front deck seating.
SS hand railing around gunnels with new varnished teak hand rails.
Marquipt Tide Ride boarding stairs with port and starboard mounting brackets.
Bow sampson post and chocks.
Aft sampson posts port and starboard. (2) midship cleats on both sides.
Bowmar opening hatch over forward head.
Bowmar opening hatch over aft stateroom.
Opening portholes in forward stateroom and aft stateroom areas.
Lazarette storage in aft flush deck area.
New rub SS strips on lower rub rails.
Original headliner in flush-deck area.
From the owner: Upgrades.
Fresh water covered shed since 1976.
Battery selector switches.
Batteries.
Vhf. . 2 zone Hailing stations.
Cameras engine room back up side view.
Garmin Gps new.
Radio fusion with helm controllers.
Automatic lights.
A/c units.
All mech injectors been replaced.
Starters.
Port engine had cylinder.
Steering is hydraulic.
Exhaust is a changed.
New running gear.
New flooring.
New upholstery exterior.
New bow seating cushions custom.
Led lights.
Accent lights installed outside.
New furniture (salon ).
New fridges.
Custom cutting board on stove top zebra wood.
New heads conversion.
New Bimini extra Bimini white with poles.
New back up lights on bridge stern.
Custom fish cleaning station with wet bar.
Tool shed in engine room.
Most of boat wiring has been replaced.
Flooring upgraded.
Website Wet and Wild was purchased by J.
Clint & Sue Cheveallier in the Fall of 2010.
She is a fiberglass 1972 Chris Craft Commander Yacht Fish and is one of only twenty some cockpit vessels manufactured by Chris Craft between 1967 and 1972.
Construction began on the Wet and Wild in 1971 and was completed in 1972 at the Pompano Beach Chris Craft Plant.
She was custom built for the owners of 7-UP Bottling Co in New Orleans.
That explains the name "Wet and Wild" which was the advertising slogan for 7-UP in the early 70's.