34 Express

The Silverton 34 Express is a generic mid-cabin cruiser from the late 1980s whose low price made her a good alternative to the more expensive express boats in her class from Sea Ray, Chaparral, and Regal, etc. Obviously dated by today’s sportboat design standards, the Silverton 34 was built on a solid fiberglass hull with a deep forefoot and wide 12'10" beam. Below, the Eurostyle interior is arranged with an L-shaped settee to port in the salon and double berths fore and aft. The mid-cabin has a privacy door—a rare luxury in a boat this size—while the forward stateroom has a curtain for privacy. A separate stall shower in the head is a plus, and the full-service galley opposite the dinette includes a built-in microwave and several storage drawers and cabinets under the counter. Seating for 6–7 is provided in the cockpit, and hinged hatches in the cockpit sole provide good access to the engines. A bow pulpit, transom door, radar arch, and swim platform were standard. On the downside, the side decks are narrow and difficult to negotiate. Crusader 350hp V-drive gas inboards cruise the Silverton 34 Express at 18–20 knots (high 20s top).