Silverton Sports Bridge 38 Power Boat
Guests will be surprised by the Thirty Eight Sport Bridge's spaciousness as they enter through the stylishly curved salon door into a luxurious cherry-accented cabin, with large opening and screened windows. The convertible sofa upholstered in Ultraleather faces a settee and high-gloss table. The open galley is considerate of the cook's wish to be part of the party. The dinette is roomy. Forward, the large master stateroom features a queen-sized island berth and two hanging lockers. The portside guest stateroom has two single berths that convert to a full-sized bed.
- Large master cabin with seperate heads
- Luxuriously finished throughout including designer curtains and soft furnishings
- Huge social cockpit that gives a commanding view
- Guest cabin has two single berths that convert to double
- Well equipped galley
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| Length Overall | 12.17 m |
|---|---|
| Hull Beam | 4.37 m |
| Max. Engine Power | Twin Yanmar 6LY3-STP 440 HP - 328 KW |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,408 L |
| Water Capacity | 416 L |
| Dry Weight | 12,201 kg |
BETTER BUILT. . .BETTER BACKED.
For a Lifetime.
Silverton is not only intent on building better boats, we are determined to back them better than any other manufacturer in our class. For the 2007 model year, we introduce the industry’s strongest, most comprehensive warranty: Silverton Armor Protection™ It is a warranty of real value – a significant asset during ownership, which contributes in many cases to a Silverton’s exceptional resale value.
The three cornerstones of our new warranty are:
Two-Year Stem-to-Stern Limited Warranty
Silverton warrants to original and subsequent owners within the warranty period the workmanship of every part manufactured by us for our 2007 models purchased from authorized Silverton dealers for 24 months, provided the part has been properly used and maintained. If manufacturing defects are found, the part will be repaired or replaced at our expense. This warranty is fully transferable.
Prorated Five-Year Blister Warranty
Silverton warrants that its 2007 models will be free from exterior hull blisters on underwater gelcoat surfaces for five years from the boat’s delivery to the original owner, provided the hull has been properly used, maintained, and stored. Authorized Silverton dealers will be reimbursed for bottom-blister repairs made on the owner’s behalf as follows: 100% during the warranty’s first two years; 75% during its third year, 50%, fourth year; 25%, fifth and final year. This warranty is fully transferable.
Lifetime Hull-and-Deck Limited Warranty
1. Lifetime Limited Warranty Coverage to First-Use Purchaser (Non-Transferable): Silverton warrants to the first-use purchaser, who is not a corporation, limited liability entity, partnership or business entity, that the hull and deck of each boat will be free from structural defects in fiberglass materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the hull beginning with the date of delivery.
2. Five-Year Limited Warranty Coverage (Transferable to Subsequent Registered Owner): Silverton warrants to the first-use purchaser and any subsequent registered owner during the warranty period that the hull and deck of each boat shall be free from structural defects in fiberglass materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of delivery to the first-use purchaser and subsequent registered owner under normal use and service.
Innovations in design, manufacturing, customer service, and product value are the measures of leadership in industry. And ultimately, the standards by which customer satisfaction is gauged. By these criteria, Silverton is leading. To pay less for something that proves a disappointment is – in the long run – as unacceptable as having paid too much for it. To be satisfied with a purchase and the price paid for it – this is Silverton’s definition of value.
Leadership has its obligations. Silverton’s is to build boats that people will be proud to own. Pride of ownership is, ultimately, the greatest value any company can deliver. Silverton’s pride is to deliver that value consistently and repeatedly.
Thousands of parts and components are installed during the assembly of our yachts to achieve an integrated, unitized construction. Significant differences in fabrication, construction, assembly techniques, and the quality of componentry distinguish us and contribute to the unsurpassed value of a Silverton.
IN THE GLASS ROOM
To begin at the bottom, our bluewater hulls are laminated with solid fiberglass. A vinylester-resin layer is added to virtually eliminate osmotic blistering. No coring material is used below the waterline. Marine-grade plywood stringers are hand-laminated to the hull, then gel-coated, to form an integrated, practically waterproof system. All limber and wire-chase holes are framed in closed cell foam to prevent water penetration. Bulkheads are “glassed” to the hull – not, as is sometimes the case, puttied. Bottom paint is standard on every model.
IN THE METAL SHOP
Unlike the pieced bow rails of some other boat manufacturers, ours are fusion-welded, buffed and polished. Only oversized 316L stainless steel is used. Precise welds ensure strength, as well as beauty. Heavy-duty locking fasteners, with backing plates, secure threaded studs on all rails to the deck or house. Aluminum backing plates are bonded into the deck and hull areas to provide additional strength at attachment points for all hardware. All exterior aluminum is powder-coated. Silverton models 38' and above feature powder-coated steel I-beam engine beds, which help to isolate vibration noise and make periodic engine alignment easier. Diesel engines are “handed” on these models. All engine mounts, in every boat we build, are through-bolted.
IN THE WOODSHOP
Silverton’s 45Cand 50C compare favorably with more expensive custom yachts, in part because of their raised-panel cabinets and doors, beautifully crafted in cherry wood. We use stylish, durable European recessed 35-mm hinges exclusively on every model. Built-in furniture is bonded to the hull or stringer system for superior strength. We construct our drawers of cherry wood or cherry-finished fronts, nine-ply birch sides and bottoms. While more expensive to fabricate, our corrosion-resistant drawer slides are epoxy-coated aluminum with nylon rollers for effortless, reliable use. All cabinets are drilled, glued, and screwed. Cabinet seams are tongue-and-groove jointed. Galleys and heads feature carefully crafted, extremely durable, and strikingly beautiful Corian® counters.
IN THE ASSEMBLY AREA
Hull and deck flanges are carefully formed to mate perfectly. Before bolting them together on 6" centers, we insert elastomeric sealant and butyl tape. The seal is protected by a high-impact rubrail with a stainless-steel insert. Wherever possible, the flange is fiberglassed for additional reinforcement. Cleats and deck hardware are secured using stainless-steel bolts, fastened into glassed-in backing plates or oversized fender washers with locking nuts. This assembly provides superior strength and excellent serviceability. Underwater gear is bonded. Standard isolation transformers minimize electrolysis and stray electrical currents. Rudders and struts are made of manganese bronze.
Depending on the engines, props are bronze or Nibral on sealed, dripless shafts. The result is a steering system more resistant to propulsion load and deflections. Silverton’s sturdy, frameless window systems, with screens, can be opened for natural ventilation. In consideration of owners’ safety, we use only tempered safety glass instead of Plexiglas or ordinary tempered glass.
Exterior seating is custom built of only the finest materials. Top-grade marine vinyl is treated with Prefixx® to retard mildew and ultraviolet damage. Multiple layers of high-density foam ensure comfort. Highest-grade anodized aluminum combines superior strength and beauty. Exterior upholstery is also reinforced with Starboard, a polymer board, which cannot rot or weaken with age.
SILVERTON DEALERSHIPS
We choose our dealers carefully. They must meet rigorous standards of professionalism, experience, and service proficiency. Their personnel must be trained in our boats and their systems, and have access to the necessary equipment to provide prompt, competent maintenance and repair. Each Silverton dealer is a valued partner in our success.
BETTER-BUILT. . . BETTER-BACKED . . . for a lifetime.
For a Lifetime.
Silverton is not only intent on building better boats, we are determined to back them better than any other manufacturer in our class. For the 2007 model year, we introduce the industry’s strongest, most comprehensive warranty: Silverton Armor Protection™ It is a warranty of real value – a significant asset during ownership, which contributes in many cases to a Silverton’s exceptional resale value.
The three cornerstones of our new warranty are:
Two-Year Stem-to-Stern Limited Warranty
Silverton warrants to original and subsequent owners within the warranty period the workmanship of every part manufactured by us for our 2007 models purchased from authorized Silverton dealers for 24 months, provided the part has been properly used and maintained. If manufacturing defects are found, the part will be repaired or replaced at our expense. This warranty is fully transferable.
Prorated Five-Year Blister Warranty
Silverton warrants that its 2007 models will be free from exterior hull blisters on underwater gelcoat surfaces for five years from the boat’s delivery to the original owner, provided the hull has been properly used, maintained, and stored. Authorized Silverton dealers will be reimbursed for bottom-blister repairs made on the owner’s behalf as follows: 100% during the warranty’s first two years; 75% during its third year, 50%, fourth year; 25%, fifth and final year. This warranty is fully transferable.
Lifetime Hull-and-Deck Limited Warranty
1. Lifetime Limited Warranty Coverage to First-Use Purchaser (Non-Transferable): Silverton warrants to the first-use purchaser, who is not a corporation, limited liability entity, partnership or business entity, that the hull and deck of each boat will be free from structural defects in fiberglass materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the hull beginning with the date of delivery.
2. Five-Year Limited Warranty Coverage (Transferable to Subsequent Registered Owner): Silverton warrants to the first-use purchaser and any subsequent registered owner during the warranty period that the hull and deck of each boat shall be free from structural defects in fiberglass materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of delivery to the first-use purchaser and subsequent registered owner under normal use and service.
Innovations in design, manufacturing, customer service, and product value are the measures of leadership in industry. And ultimately, the standards by which customer satisfaction is gauged. By these criteria, Silverton is leading. To pay less for something that proves a disappointment is – in the long run – as unacceptable as having paid too much for it. To be satisfied with a purchase and the price paid for it – this is Silverton’s definition of value.
Leadership has its obligations. Silverton’s is to build boats that people will be proud to own. Pride of ownership is, ultimately, the greatest value any company can deliver. Silverton’s pride is to deliver that value consistently and repeatedly.
Thousands of parts and components are installed during the assembly of our yachts to achieve an integrated, unitized construction. Significant differences in fabrication, construction, assembly techniques, and the quality of componentry distinguish us and contribute to the unsurpassed value of a Silverton.
IN THE GLASS ROOM
To begin at the bottom, our bluewater hulls are laminated with solid fiberglass. A vinylester-resin layer is added to virtually eliminate osmotic blistering. No coring material is used below the waterline. Marine-grade plywood stringers are hand-laminated to the hull, then gel-coated, to form an integrated, practically waterproof system. All limber and wire-chase holes are framed in closed cell foam to prevent water penetration. Bulkheads are “glassed” to the hull – not, as is sometimes the case, puttied. Bottom paint is standard on every model.
IN THE METAL SHOP
Unlike the pieced bow rails of some other boat manufacturers, ours are fusion-welded, buffed and polished. Only oversized 316L stainless steel is used. Precise welds ensure strength, as well as beauty. Heavy-duty locking fasteners, with backing plates, secure threaded studs on all rails to the deck or house. Aluminum backing plates are bonded into the deck and hull areas to provide additional strength at attachment points for all hardware. All exterior aluminum is powder-coated. Silverton models 38' and above feature powder-coated steel I-beam engine beds, which help to isolate vibration noise and make periodic engine alignment easier. Diesel engines are “handed” on these models. All engine mounts, in every boat we build, are through-bolted.
IN THE WOODSHOP
Silverton’s 45Cand 50C compare favorably with more expensive custom yachts, in part because of their raised-panel cabinets and doors, beautifully crafted in cherry wood. We use stylish, durable European recessed 35-mm hinges exclusively on every model. Built-in furniture is bonded to the hull or stringer system for superior strength. We construct our drawers of cherry wood or cherry-finished fronts, nine-ply birch sides and bottoms. While more expensive to fabricate, our corrosion-resistant drawer slides are epoxy-coated aluminum with nylon rollers for effortless, reliable use. All cabinets are drilled, glued, and screwed. Cabinet seams are tongue-and-groove jointed. Galleys and heads feature carefully crafted, extremely durable, and strikingly beautiful Corian® counters.
IN THE ASSEMBLY AREA
Hull and deck flanges are carefully formed to mate perfectly. Before bolting them together on 6" centers, we insert elastomeric sealant and butyl tape. The seal is protected by a high-impact rubrail with a stainless-steel insert. Wherever possible, the flange is fiberglassed for additional reinforcement. Cleats and deck hardware are secured using stainless-steel bolts, fastened into glassed-in backing plates or oversized fender washers with locking nuts. This assembly provides superior strength and excellent serviceability. Underwater gear is bonded. Standard isolation transformers minimize electrolysis and stray electrical currents. Rudders and struts are made of manganese bronze.
Depending on the engines, props are bronze or Nibral on sealed, dripless shafts. The result is a steering system more resistant to propulsion load and deflections. Silverton’s sturdy, frameless window systems, with screens, can be opened for natural ventilation. In consideration of owners’ safety, we use only tempered safety glass instead of Plexiglas or ordinary tempered glass.
Exterior seating is custom built of only the finest materials. Top-grade marine vinyl is treated with Prefixx® to retard mildew and ultraviolet damage. Multiple layers of high-density foam ensure comfort. Highest-grade anodized aluminum combines superior strength and beauty. Exterior upholstery is also reinforced with Starboard, a polymer board, which cannot rot or weaken with age.
SILVERTON DEALERSHIPS
We choose our dealers carefully. They must meet rigorous standards of professionalism, experience, and service proficiency. Their personnel must be trained in our boats and their systems, and have access to the necessary equipment to provide prompt, competent maintenance and repair. Each Silverton dealer is a valued partner in our success.
BETTER-BUILT. . . BETTER-BACKED . . . for a lifetime.
Boat Reviews
Silverton 38 Sport Bridge
A more pleasurable boating experience is the aim of Silverton's new Sport Bridge 38, and it shows.
By Jay Coyle Published: March, 2005
The goal of full-beam deckhouse designs is to provide cruising comfort by maximizing interior volume. The trick is achieving this without sacrificing exterior deck space or compromising styling and performance. It's an art form as much as a science, one that Silverton has mastered with its innovative Sport Bridge designs—and one in which the new 38 stands as the latest of a successful line.
In my estimation, one major source of the popularity of the Sport Bridge concept stems from Silverton's solution to the most challenging aspect of full-beam arrangements—that is, how to move from stem to stern without having to shimmy along a narrow hullside ledge. Silverton's SideWalk design is the logical answer for a boat this size. Molded-in steps lead from the aft cockpit to the bridge and a bridge-level side deck—or ÒSideWalkÓ—leads forward to the bow. The result is a more pleasurable boating experience, as cruising couples are able to work together when casting off or collecting docklines. It is also easier for the skipper to keep track of young ones on deck.
Armed with the SideWalk solution, Silverton's next challenge was to package the 38's full-bodied features in a stylish exterior envelope. Given that the Sport Bridge concept was a step beyond mainstream convention, Silverton's designers were not obliged to adhere to the status quo. Although Silverton hints at the design's Euro-styling, I believe credit is due to the builder's own homegrown ingenuity—and design team. They have done an excellent job of creating a ÒmodernÓ product designed to please American yachtsmen as well as a wider international audience.
The 38's large windows and hullside accents all work together to complement her rakish appearance, negating the tendency for such designs to look bloated. Instead, her slight reverse sheer leads the eye to believe that she is longer than her length overall suggests. The one feature that I will concede is ÒEuroÓ is her transom platform design, a portion of which wraps around and stands proud of her hullside. While this look is popular where stern-to mooring is common, i.e., Europe, Americans will have to take care around pilings. Silverton has thoughtfully incorporated a stainless steel chafing guard with this in mind.
But it is the 38's innovative exterior deck layout and interior arrangement that set her apart. Her bridge control station is forward and has helm and companion seating. A seating area aft has a wet bar that can be fitted with an optional refrigerator. Below, the cockpit is large enough for a table and chairs and has a spot for an ice maker. Optional canvas/Strataglass enclosures are available for both the bridge and the cockpit. The foredeck is for sun worshipers and is fitted with a sunpad. Those who intend to swing on the hook will want the optional Maxwell anchor windlass; specify the full-chain rode if you are serious about spending time anchoring out.
A curved sliding glass door leads from the cockpit to the main cabin. A settee to starboard converts to a full-size berth and is positioned to take advantage of an entertainment center with a 20-inch flat-panel TV. A raised dinette area, an arm's length from the galley, can seat four comfortably. A two-burner cook-top, a microwave-convection oven and a dual voltage refrigerator/freezer are standard. (Those who opt for the lower control station, an option designed with the northwest U.S. and international markets in mind, will sacrifice the dinette.) The forward stateroom has a queen-island berth. A mid-stateroom with two single berths tucks under the main cabin, where a filler section can be installed to create a full-size berth. The split head and shower compartments have dual access.
Also well worthy of note are the 38's interior outfitting and fit and finish. Innerspring mattresses, hardwood soles and designer fabrics feel good to the touch. Cherry cabinetwork, cedar-lined lockers and Corian countertops please the eye.
The 38's hull and superstructure are built with a combination of mat and woven roving. The solid fiberglass bottom is supported by a network of stringers and web frames that are laminated by hand over plywood forms. Plywood structural bulkheads are fiberglassed to the hull. The hull-deck joint is bonded, mechanically fastened and fiberglassed from the inside where accessible. Exterior decks and portions of the superstructure are cored with balsa; many smaller parts are created using a resin transfer system. A barrier coat of vinylester resin in the hull laminate reduces the chance of blistering and the 38 is coated with bottom paint and water-tested before it is shipped from Silverton's Millville, New Jersey, facility.
The machinery space is reached through a hatch in the cabin sole, although a portion of the sole can be removed for complete access if necessary. Serviceable items appear accessible; exposed areas of the bilge are finished with gelcoat. Engines are mounted on vinyl-coated steel beams that are in turn through-bolted to hearty fiberglass/plywood web frames. A 10 kW generator in a sound shield is positioned in the lazarette with access from the cockpit. An oil X-Change-R system and a Glendinning Cablemaster are desirable options.
Donald L. Blount & Associates has been assisting Silverton with its hull designs for the last few years. The goal has been to craft hull forms with maximum usable interior volume that perform well at speeds in the 25Ð30 knot range. Blount's design team was responsible for the 38's shape from her chine down and for estimating her weight and center of gravity. She has a moderate entry with spray-control rails forward and an efficient 12-degree transom deadrise. Approximately 35 percent of the propeller diameter is recessed in pockets, which allows for a draft of just under 3 feet.
Our test boat was powered with a pair of 370 hp Cummins. While a passing cold front whipped up 4- to 6-foot seas and made data collection impractical, I had an excellent opportunity to gain a feel for the 38. I was quite impressed with her performance: stable and predictable in all directions. With the winds and seas out of the northeast, I ran south comfortably at 21 knots. While I eased her back a bit as I turned into the seas, she shouldered through the slop without hesitation. Our progress generated a bit of spray now and again; however, given the conditions and her size I would consider her relatively dry. She is also relatively quiet—I noted 79 dB(A) in her main cabin while running offshore at 2500 rpm.
In fair weather Silverton suggests a top speed of 30 knots is possible with the 370 hp Cummins. In my view this package or the 440 hp Yanmars is the right choice for the 38; Silverton expects the Yanmar package to deliver a few extra knots at cruising speed. Silverton indicates that gas power is still the most popular option for its boats under 39 feet, and the base price of the 38 with gas power is around $300,000. Still, I believe the 38 deserves the investment in diesel power—particularly if your float plan includes the Bahamas. While power-assist steering is offered as an option, it should not be necessary on a boat this size. Given diesel power, I feel the same way about the optional bow thruster. I would opt for the Glendinning synchronizer.
If you are looking for a competitively priced, stylish design suited for family cruising, it's hard to beat the Sport Bridge layout. Consumers have voted with their checkbooks. Since introducing the ÒSport BridgeÓ design in 1998, Silverton has delivered several hundred between 33 and 41 feet. n
