1988 Commander 30

• NEW Bluetooth stereo and speakers

• NEW Norcold fridge/freezer combo

• NEW Polished stainless steel anchor

• NEW 200’ of galvanised chain

• Canvas cover for the cockpit

• Canvas bimini for the upper helm and flybridge seats

Exterior

From aft, there is a large swim grid with davit system for the dinghy. Access the cockpit via a hinged door in the transom. The cockpit is large, affording excellent space for fishing, crabbing, etc. Access the twin engines through a large hatch. There are compartments in the transom and against the stbd hull. Port and stbd is access to side decks. To port, is a ladder to the flybridge w upper helm, covered by a royal blue bimini.

The flybridge sports fwd- and aft-facing seats on both port and stbd, w a captain’s chair center. A low plexiglass windscreen spans the fwd aspect, protecting the captain from updraft. The helm console has a metal wheel with throttles, and all instruments. There are canvas covers for all seats and the console as well as a large bimini top.

The side decks are wide enough to make your way to the bow by holding onto the upper rails. The bow rails begin about midships. The bow has a hatch over the fo’c’sle, a Samson post fwd of that, and then the windlass and anchor roller. A spotlight is mounted on the pulpit forwardmost. There are two large front windows; two sets of large sliding windows on each side; a large, fixed window on the cabin aft; and a window in the aft door.

Sitting Area

As you enter the cabin from the cockpit, to port is a lovely sitting area with a loveseat against the hull and magazine rack on a bulkhead that partially separates this area from the dinette.

Head

To stbd of the sitting area is the head. It is very bright with a large window. There is an electric flush toilet, soap dispenser, stainless sink, and vanity.

Settee & Galley

A 4-person settee with pleasant green upholstery is to port, and the galley is to stbd. From aft, the galley has a counter running athwartship against a bulkhead. Ample storage is found in the counter as well as shelves above it. Against the stbd hull next to the counter is the stainless sink, the stove forward of that, and then another countertop with the fridge beneath.

Lower Helm

Forward of the galley is a 2-person bench facing the lower helm. There are 4 drawers beneath this seat. Step up to the bench and you’ll find a large console with metal wheel and all instruments. There are instruments located on an upper panel as well. Opposite the helm is a 2-person bench companion seat with a small table in front of it.

Fo’c’sle

Between is a step-down into the fo’c’sle. There is a louvered door leading into this sleeping space. The bunk can be made into a large double, or the stbd cushion can be pulled away to expose drawers beneath. Overhead is a hatch for escape, light, and fresh air. Forward is a small panel to access the chain locker.

• Fridge: 120V AC and 12V DC compact refrigerator

• Cooking: Wedgewood 4-burner LPG with oven

• Galley sink with pressure water

• Electric head in enclosed toilet compartment with vanity

• Hand sink and shower

• 120V (Est 6 USG) ignition-protected domestic water heater with engine buss

• Hot and cold pressure water to galley and toilet compartment

• Raw water washdown pump

Twin Volvo Penta AQ271C 350 CID (5.7L GM), V8 gasoline engines through Volvo Penta AQ290 outdrives

• HP: 255 each

• Hours port: 2556

• Hours starboard: 2818

• Cruising speed: 12-14 kts

• Max speed: 30 kts

• Consumption:

• Cooling: Fresh water

• Steering: Two wheels controlling a hydraulic ram and a push/pull connector that actuates the outdrives’ steering angles

• Trim tabs: Bennett

• Propeller: 2 x 3-blade, aluminum

• Rebuilt legs were installed 2023 with all associated work. 

• Tender: Caribe Rigid Hull Inflatable

• Chart/GPS: 10” Lowrance chartplotter at lower helm

• Chart/GPS: 8” Lowrance chartplotter at upper helm

• Depth: transducer

• VHF: Standard Horizon Spectrum (lower helm); Sitex (upper helm)

• Windlass: 12V horizontal

• Anchor: NEW 10 kg Polished Stainless Steel Bruce

• Rode: 200’ galvanized chain with 50’ Nylon rode

• Fresh water: 164 Imp. gal (745 L), plastic

• Hot water: est. 6 US gal (22.71 L)

• Fuel: 191.4 US gal (733.7 L), aluminum

• Holding: 23 Imp. gal (115 L), plastic

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• Fresh water pump

• Bilge pump: 2 x electric

• Macerator

• DC: 12V

• House batteries: 6 x Optima D34M, AGM, 12V

• Starting battery: AGM group 27, 12V

• AC: 120V / 30-amp

• 50’ 30-amp power cord

• Halon fire suppression in machinery space

• Fire extinguishers

• CO alarm

• Gas vapour alarm at both helms

• Life ring

• Electric horn

• Wipers

• Reboarding ladder

• Handrails on cabin sides

• 12V Spotlight

Be the partner that ensures the boat gets regular use while sharing expenses. This is a great way to have access to a beautiful west coast cruising boat with a fraction of the expenses. to pay.

1/2 ownership is being offered for $39,500

1/3 Ownership is $27,000

Year: 1988

Make: Commander

Model: 30

Designer: John Maitland

Builder: Commander Boat Manufacturing

Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Type: Command bridge sedan

Fuel type: Gas

Hull material: Fiberglass

Hull type: Flared bows, single chines, modified- V underbody w planing strakes

Last hauled: November 2023

Bottom Paint: November 2023

Staterooms: 1

Sleeps: 6

Heads: 1

Length overall: 31’ 1”

Draft: 2’ 6”

Beam: 11’ 11”

Displacement: 10,200 Lbs.