Express Models

31 Gulfstream

1979-1986. The 31 Gulfstream is an early example of the Express style boat. It would mature in later models by this and other builders, but the basic elements are included here. The cockpit is large and open at 115 sf. The starboard helm is raised and has a matching navigator seat to port, for company cruising. Inside is a forward V-berth, galley, convertible booth dinette, sofa and enclosed head. The 31 Gulfstream is built on the same hull as the original 31 convertible and has a low-deadrise modified-V form. The twin V-drive engines are under the cockpit and are 270-350 HP crusaders.

34X Express

1987-1989. The 34X Express replaced the 31 Gulfstream as the only Express model offered, and was created with a new layout on a new hull. The hull had a pointed bow, sharp entry and 17 degrees of deadrise aft. It has also been strengthened to handle the larger engines. Inside is surprisingly roomy with a master stateroom forward and a second stateroom with sliding door aft, under the raised bridgedeck. An L-shaped setee and dining table with stool seats provides room for six. The cockpit has built-in seating at the rear. The twin Crusader gas V-drives of 350 HP are under the cockpit. Cruise speed is about 20 mph with max of 30 mph.

40-X Express

1989-1990. This brief model provided an interesting open express offering, but probably succumbed to the luxury tax problems after 1990. It included a slightly raised bridge deck and an open cockpit with permanent seating around the periphery. Access to the boat was through a center transom door from the built-in swim platform. Despite the light 21,000 lbs and twin 502 ci Crusader gas V-drives producing 360-400 HP, this boat achieved only 22-30 mph. The interior had two staterooms and a convertible dinette. The forward stateroom included a pedestal queen berth. The second stateroom aft of the salon, under the raised bridge deck, had a double berth. A complete galley included a full-size refridgerator/freezer. And the salon had plenty of room to get inside.

Flybridge Models

26 Flybridge

1976-1979. After Silverton got started with the 34 and 28 Sedans they went even smaller with a 27 Sedan in 1974 and 1975, but it wasn't much smaller than the 28. In 1976 they created the 26 Flybridge which became pretty popular. This boat was also made as an Express model with a trunk cabin foredeck and a short enclosure further back. It was a low profile that kept the center of gravity low. This was a single engine V-drive V8, usually Chrysler. It carried a fairly deep V all the way back. This small size would be ended forever in 1979.

28 Sedan

1972-1978. The 28 Sedan was either the second or third model produced by Silverton, and was the next sucessful after the 34 Sedan. It offered a similar, though smaller, model for the new company. This model had dual stations on the bridge and in the cabin. Like the 26, it kept a low profile and had a rather large cockpit. The hull carried 14 deg of deadrise to the transom. These were produce with single or twin gas V-drives. These were accessable through hatches in the cockpit sole.

31 Sedan

1976-1981. Silverton's 31 footer had a long life with multiple incarnations. The Sedan was produced through the 1970s, then updated as the Convertible in 1982. It was even re-introduced in the 90s. A optional second station on the port side in the cabin is usually seen. This model features a single stateroom in the bow, convertible berths in the salon, a galley and single head. The cockpit is large for a 31 footer at 82 sf. This first model had a fairly plain bottom with a slight V shape. Draft is just 2'11". These were twin gas V-drive boats, usually found with 225 HP engines.

31 Convertible

1982-1987. For 1982 Silverton updated the hull and design of the 31 and began calling it the 31 Convertible. The new model had a sleeker look with a more pointed bow and sharper angles. Graphic stripes on the hull replaced portholes, and the flying bridge took on a newer look. The large cockpit was retained - even enlarged slightly. The interior is created in oak of basic design and quality, and is roomy with limited furniture. A convertible sofa complements the stateroom forward. A head with shower, and a galley complete the layout. An optional second station is sometimes seen. Engines are twin gas V-drives at an updated 270 HP.

34 Sedan

1971-1977. The 34 Sedan was the first model built by Silverton. It was a flybridge sedan sportfisherman in the style of the 1960s and early 70s as fiberglass was being introduced. It was a low profile design with a large cockpit, small cabin and almost no foredeck. Inside were basic features - a forward V-berth, small head, galley and a convertible booth-style dinette. A second helm station was to starboard inside. The hull was a small-V and quite simple. Power was twin Chrysler 318 gas v-drives of 225 HP.

34 Sedan Cruiser / Convertible

1977-1988. The original 34 Sedan was redesigned in 1977 as the Sedan Cruiser (until just 1981), and in 1978 as the 34 Convertible, with both models available. The most noticeable changes were the greatly expanded foredeck, and the higher profile cabin and flybridge. The hull is also modified from a low-V to a moderate-V with a 15 degree deadrise aft, and a sharper entry for a smoother ride. The Sedan Cruiser had a larger 100 sf cockpit and smaller cabin than the Convertible, with a 70 sf cockpit. The Convertible had a galley and head down layout, which were both located at the rear of the salon in the Sedan. Both models had a booth style dinette seating four. The Sedan also featured a second station inside on the large salon level. Power is increased over the previous model with twin Chrysler or Crusader gas V-drives of 270-350 HP producing 18-27 mph.

34 Convertible

1989-1990. The 34 Convertible model available in only 1989 and 1990 replaced the aging, previous model and continued this very successful series. The profile was updated with sleeker, sloping lines. The hull was redesigned with a sharper entry and the deadrise increased from 15 to 17 degrees. Below decks the same Crusader 350 HP engines were installed but located under the saloon and connected to straight inboards. A single stateroom in the bow was complimented by a convertible dinette and convertible sofa in the saloon. The interior is decorated with light-colored ash wood grain veneers and formica countertops.

37 Convertible

1980-1989. The 37 Convertible was introduced in 1980 as the largest Silverton model to that time, surpassing the 34 Convertible. In addition to three feet of length, it added a foot and a half of beam and 7500 lbs., but only 5 sf of cockpit space at 75 sf. The forward stateroom includes a V-berth that covers almost the entire floorspace to the sliding door. The dinette, just on the other side of this door, converts to sleep two. This dinette is one of the largest booth dinettes with seating for six on three sides. The galley, also on the lower level, is opposite the dinette and includes a 2-burner alcohol/electric stove. Engines are straight inboards accessed from the salon. Powered by twin gas Crusaders of 350 HP, speeds are 18-28 mph.

40 Convertible

1982-1990. The 40 Convertible is a single stateroom, single head design. A convertible dinette and convertible sofa provide additional sleeping. Galley down models also feature a U-shaped dinette opposite. A two stateroom model puts bunk beds down and the galley and booth dinette on the salon level, with a smaller salon. Front windows and opening salon windows are standard. Engine room access is from the salon. Power is twin Crusader gas 350 HP straight inboards producing 15-25 mph.

Motoryacht Models

37 Motoryacht

1988-1989. The 37 Motoryacht was produced for just three years but provides an aft cabin, two stateroom, two head motoryacht, with the second stateroom in the bow. All access to the boat is via ladder to the cockpit area atop the aft cabin. A flush walk-around provides access to the foredeck and around the entire boat. An interior wood staircase provides cabin access from the cockpit or bridge. Power is provided by twin gas Crusaders of 350 HP producing 16-24 mph.

40 Aft Cabin

1982-1991. The 40 Aft Cabin is a motoryacht with the master stateroom in the aft cabin, including a free-standing, centerline double berth and a private head with shower. The forward stateroom includes a V-berth and direct access to a second head and shower. A U-shaped dinette and galley are also down and forward. A convertible sofa is found in the salon. Exit the salon up five steps to the sundeck. The flybridge is up four steps from the sundeck. Enter and exit the boat down steps from the sundeck. This boat is 24,000 lbs, which is light for a 40 foot motoryacht, but requiring less power. Available power was twin gas 350 HP.