382-392 Commander

The Chris Craft 382 Commander (called the 392 Co in 1988–90) is actually the old Uniflite 38 Convertible dressed up in a more stylish package. Chris Craft first marketed this boat in 1985 as the 382 Commander—basically a late-model Uniflite 38 with a new name. The following year (1986) Chris Craft engineers redesigned the deckhouse and flybridge resulting in a much-improved profile. Several two-stateroom floorplans were offered during her production run, and in 1990, the final year of production, a single-stateroom floorplan with a mid-level galley and oak paneling became standard. While the Chris 392 is light-years ahead of the old Uniflite in appearance and decor, the well-known seakeeping properties of the original hull were retained. The cockpit is big enough for a fighting chair, wide side decks provide safe and secure bow access, and the tournament-style flybridge has the helm aft with bench seating forward. A good running boat with a relatively dry ride, standard 350hp Crusader gas engines cruise the Chris Craft 392 Commander at 17–18 knots (high 20s wide open). Optional 375hp Cat diesels cruise at 24–26 knots (high 20s top).