37 Convertible

Sporty lines, a roomy interior, and an attractive price made the Silverton 37 Convertible one of the most popular boats in her class during the 1980s. Unlike many other convertibles this size, the Silverton 37 came with a single-stateroom floorplan with a full-size dinette in place of a second stateroom. The salon is completely open to the galley in this layout, and wraparound cabin windows admit plenty of natural lighting. There’s a stall shower in the head, and light oak paneling is applied throughout the interior. (Teak woodwork is found in pre-1985 models.) While the decor is obviously dated, this is a space-efficient layout that can easily be upgraded with new fabrics and furnishings. The cockpit is large enough for a couple of anglers, and the flybridge is arranged with guest seating forward of the helm. Twin 200hp Perkins diesels were standard in early models, but the majority of Silverton 37s were powered with twin 350hp Crusader gas engines. The cruising speed is 18–19 knots with a top speed in the high 20s. Note that Silverton replaced the original V-drive engine installations with straight-drive inboards in 1981, a significant modification.