B-Atlas Boat Guide · SILV-34-EX-G1
Silverton 34 Express Generation 1 Express Cruiser
1987–1989
The 1987–89 Silverton 34 Express is the original generation of the model, with a 34'6" hull, 12'10" beam and 11,000-pound published weight. It uses twin gasoline V-drive inboards and a mid-cabin family-cruiser layout.
- LOA
- 34′ 6″ / 10.52 m
- LWL
- Unknown
- Beam
- 12′ 10″ / 3.91 m
- Draft
- 3′ 1″ / 0.94 m
- Hull behaviour
- Planing
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Propulsion
- Shaft
- Engine configuration
- Twin V-drive inboards
- Displacement cruise
- Unknown
- Faster / planing cruise
- 19 kn
- Boat family
- Express Cruiser
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Weekend family cruising
- Buyers wanting a private mid-cabin
- Protected and coastal waters
Trade-offs
- Narrow side decks
- V-drive service access
- Older express styling and systems
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Inspect deck, window and hardware penetrations for moisture
- Inspect fuel tanks, exhaust, cooling, wiring and steering
- Verify engines, transmissions, shafts, drives, struts and rudders as applicable
- Confirm factory propulsion and layout against model year
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About this record
B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.