B-Atlas Boat Guide · SILV-38-CV
Silverton 38 Convertible Convertible
2003–2008
The Silverton 38 Convertible is a 2003–08 high-volume sedan cruiser with a 14'3" beam, two staterooms and a flybridge reached by molded stairs. The cockpit includes fish boxes and could support light fishing, although the design is primarily a family cruiser.
- LOA
- 41′ 1″ / 12.52 m
- LWL
- Unknown
- Beam
- 14′ 3″ / 4.34 m
- Draft
- 3′ 7″ / 1.09 m
- Hull behaviour
- Planing
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Propulsion
- Shaft
- Engine configuration
- Twin inboards
- Displacement cruise
- Unknown
- Faster / planing cruise
- 18 kn
- Boat family
- Sportfishing
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Family coastal cruising
- Buyers prioritizing interior volume
- Mixed cruising and light fishing
Trade-offs
- High 16'8" published clearance limits some inland routes
- Wide beam increases slip requirements
- Twin gasoline inboards carry substantial fuel consumption
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, struts and rudders
- 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.