thinking of buying a boat

[monkeycat5]

i am thinking of purchasing a 1979 silverton convertable and i wanted to see what anyone thought of this? if anyone owns one and can let me know the faults and benifits.

thanks

 

[ezmobee]

Re: thinking of buying a boat

What size/brand of motors/drives does it have for power? Sounds awesome. A survey is practically mandatory on a boat that size.

 

[180Fisherman]

Re: thinking of buying a boat

Silvertons are adequate. Not high end by any means but you can cetainly have fun with one assuming it stays operational and a it's not a money pit. Definitely get it surveyed and have all of the mechanicals gone through thoroughly. It will be somewhat expensive to have a boat like that surveyed as it'lll need to be hauled out of the water. Remember, not all surveyors have sufficient expertise regarding engines and certain other mechanicals. If yours doesn't, have a marine mechanic go through things as well.

Owning a boat like that is no small task. Make sure you keep an extra $10K laying around at all times because you will likely need it.

 

[arks]

Re: thinking of buying a boat

i am thinking of purchasing a 1979 silverton convertable and i wanted to see what anyone thought of this? if anyone owns one and can let me know the faults and benifits.

thanks

I have a 1984 Silverton 34C.
What size is the '79? They made a variety of convertibles in '79.
The hulls are solid fiberglass and very tough. The decks and cabins are cored, so check for moisture. IMO they are good coastal cruisers but not great bluewater (offshore) machines.
I agree that a proper marine survey is a must. The $500-600 you'll spend will MORE than pay for itself - and besides, you'll need a survey to insure the boat.