We're pleased to show off Command Performance's new enclosure. You'll recall from photos in earlier posts, the off-white colored canvas enclosure, which was installed in 2005. This enclosure did not survive a 3-storm run over the winter (including a pretty nasty n'oreaster). We contacted our insurance company, and working with them, we were able to get the enclosure replaced.

The work was performed by Mike's Marine Canvas, located in Virginia Beach. Mike did an excellent job, and the attention to detail is evident. We couldn't be more pleased with the outcome and service.

Jamie and I are both delighted at the change in the boat's "look", going with the deep navy color. It really sets of the beautiful lines of this classic.

Until next time...

Command Performance is up and running, and ready for business. Many thanks to Lee Dahlen for once again working a few small miracles which enabled us to complete the tasks at hand. Bring the engines, air conditioning, generator, and water system back into service for the 2010 boating season. No small feat, when you consider he had 24 hours to do it, plus enable the boat to make a scheduled appointment for haul-out to have her bottom cleaned.

Well... we're less than a week away from getting CP up and open for the season. Parts have all been ordered for the fume detector installation, as well as the toilet repair/rebuild kit. In addition, I've ordered 4 new lines to replace some deteriorated lines currently onboard. I was the proud recipient of a former neighbor's corner dock box last year (he moved away and sold his boat). We will also install the new dock box, and bring the teak box home to use in the backyard to store gardening "stuff".

Well, we've got a list of to-do's started for CP. In a couple of weeks, we'll hopefully get the following accomplished:

Well, it hardly seems possible that we could be standing on the doorstep of Spring, but it's here, and the weather is beginning to show signs of waking up after a really hard winter. And a hard winter on Command Performance, too. She took some canvas damage during a series of several storms over the winter. So... she's getting a whole new cover in a few weeks. This time, as much as we liked that oatmeal cover, we're going with a deep navy color. This isn't etched in stone just yet, as we have considered a very dark brown to go with the non-skid color of the deck (dark brown). Jamie will make this call.

Winter appears to be quickly approaching, so we have to bid farewell to our 42' friend this weekend, as she gets prepped and primed for her long winter's nap. What a year this has been. It's a bit bizarre in that we spent less time overall aboard CP this year, due to other outside obligations, yet this year was CP's year. She got the chance to really stretch her legs, making the 14 hour journey to Annapolis and back, and accommodating her crew all week with all the comforts of home.

Going to Annapolis

Here's a shot of the side of Command Performance, moments prior to hitting some very, very rough seas. The colors in this shot make it beautifully eery, in my opinion. It would be about 3-1/2 hours before the waters would calm down enough to bring the camera back out of hiding.

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS



A look at CP's humble beginnings. The look on Lee Dahlen's face tells the story. Arriving in Stonington, CT days prior to my arrival, it was Lee's duty to complete work started by the yard (but never finished). Not happy with the list of "to do's" facing him, and only 48 hours to get them done before "take off", he (along w/ Rick Traskos) get down to business getting Command Performance in working order. Not to be outdone, Lee finishes the tasks and even gets the "dead generator" up and running (and 5 years later... it's still running!!!). It's interesting (as the owner) looking at this photo. I don't recall that black chair behind Lee (probably one of the items thrown out in the two dumpsters full of crap that came off this boat!). I cherish the fact that we finally completed the galley work to get rid of that huge square hole (look to the left of the small step) that was once a big screen tv. She has definitely taken on a new "look" since then. This photo taken in May of 2004.

A lot has transpired since I last updated this blog. In fact, I see from the stats area that my last entry was more than 335 days ago. That's a shame, isn't it? Furthermore, I see my last entry was exclaiming about the new radio I installed. That seems like old news now (probably because it is). In the time since the last entry, Command Performance has had a few upgrades, and made a 270-mile journey with friends, to Annapolis, MD. She performed flawlessly, never letting her Captain or crew down, and delivered us to the 2009 Chris Craft Rendezvous in style and grace. The journey was adventurous at times, and sublime from start to finish. More information on the rendezvous (with photos) will be forthcoming. In the meantime, we are looking to early- to mid-fall to complete (finally) the vberth section, which is the last frontier left to conquer on that boat (aside from the general maintenance that goes into any boat). We have some updating to do in the forward berth, and plan to make it cozy and inviting to guests who stay aboard. Thanks for checking back in with this outdated blog. I will attempt to keep it more up-to-date as time permits. Regards, Rob