Silverton Sports Bridge 43 Power Boat
Here is a yacht to earn the admiration of all who see her, in ports of call beyond the horizon or the farthest reach of the river. The 43 has the power with a wide choice of engine options,to realize the ambitions of the most ardent cruiser, with amenities appreciated by as many as six travellers who call her home during an extended on-water stay. The main-deck cabin boasts an immense salon with convertible sofa, loveseat, and sophisticated entertainment center; a superbly equipped galley; and separate dinette area. Cherry wood is featured throughout the yacht in joinery, doors, and bulkheads in both high-gloss and satin finishes. An elegant master stateroom with private head and stall shower lies well forward.
- Sports one of the largest cockpits in its class
- Superbly equipped galley
- Air conditioning throughout
- Choice of engine configerations IPS 500 OR 600HP
- Beautifully finished in cherry wood
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| Length Overall | 13.23 m |
|---|---|
| Hull Beam | 4.37 m |
| Max. Engine Power | Twin Yanmar 6LY3-ETP 480 HP - 358 KW |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,628 L |
| Water Capacity | 447 L |
| Dry Weight | 12,712 kg |
| Berths | 6 |
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 43 SportBridge
Silverton's new, large 43 boasts both space and speed.
By Jay Coyle Published: September, 2005
INTERIOR MOTIVES: The glossy cherry of the galley and dinette gives a theatrical glow in night or day.
MULTI-LEVEL: From the wraparound transom platform to the saloon deck, tot he stylish bridgedeck, the 43 shows versitality.Silverton has been building boats in New Jersey since lapstrake sea skiffs were in fashion. When the Luhrs brothers (John and Warren) took the helm in 1969, the company blossomed from a small, regional builder into a major marque. Today, Silverton builds a range of designs focused on family cruising. Even so, in my view the Sport Bridge lineup is its most unique offering.
That's one reason why I had been looking forward to the introduction of the 43; another is that I had reviewed her 38-foot sibling and then watched her go on to become one of Silverton's top-selling models. The 43 replaces a 41-footer and is the largest Sport Bridge to date. While Silverton's design team did a splendid job wrapping the 38's full-beam interior in an attractive package, the 43's styling is more balanced and the look is lower and leaner to my eye. Silverton promotes Sport Bridge styling as "European, however, as I suggested with the 38, there is no reason to share credit. Rakish profiles and sweeping window lines are not proprietary features and the way Silverton's design team has blended them together is distinctive and pleasing (OK, you can call it international styling if you like). I do concede that the 43's sponson-like wraparound transom platform is foreign and as it stands proud of her hull, care must be taken when navigating a tight slip.
What Silverton refers to as an "American arrangement is the foundation of the Sport Bridge concept. This translates into open space, large comfortable seating and a foot-friendly traffic pattern that makes moving about the boat easy. Silverton's clever "SideWalk design allows for a full-beam main cabin without compromising access fore and aft. These are essentially side decks, integrated into the styling, that join the bridgedeck and the foredeck (molded-in steps lead to the afterdeck). The arrangement maximizes bridge space as well and to good effect: There is a stylish control station here with helm and companion seating. A nearby lounge area includes a sunpad and a wet bar that can be fitted with a refrigerator.
Below, there is enough room on the afterdeck for a couple of chairs and a niche for an icemaker. Access to the lazarette area is through a guttered hatch; a gate leads to a swim platform that could accommodate a small tender. The foredeck's sunpad will please the sybarites, while Master and Commander types will appreciate how ground tackle and windlass are hidden under a deck hatch—no anchor pulpit is required. The rakish bowrail extends forward of the deck perimeter and seems a bit of a reach; however, I'm sure it would become familiar given time. All stainless steel fabrication is done in-house.
A curved sliding glass door leads to the cabin. Windows provide plenty of natural light while side vent windows deliver fresh air. The seating area aft has a domestic-style sofa that converts to a double berth and a curved sofa with internal drawer storage or optional dual recliners. An entertainment center includes a 20-inch flat-panel TV on a lift that rises from a cabinet with the push of a button. Forward, it is a step up to the dinette area and a step down to the galley. The dinette could seat four full-beam Americans comfortably; the galley, fitted with a cook top, has a convection oven/microwave, and dual-voltage refrigeration. The master stateroom is forward and has a queen-size island berth. There is drawer and cabinet storage under the berth as well as two cedar-lined hanging lockers. The private master head is a split arrangement (head/shower). A guest stateroom tucks beneath the dining area, with a second head in the passageway.
Like many production boatbuilders, Silverton has invested in touch and feel, upgrading its interior standards in response to heightened customer expectations. The 43's semigloss cherry interior is a good example. Cabinets have concealed European hinges and drawers have solid cherry faces and birch plywood interiors. The galley has Corian counters, a polished stainless steel sink and a durable faux wood sole. The dinette has a solid cherry table with a high-gloss finish. Silverton offers an interior dÈcor package that features designer soft goods and accessories. All of Silverton's cabinet and upholstery work is done in-house. Computer-controlled routers and saws are used for cutting wood and all joints are screwed and glued.
Like all Silverton products, the 43's design was modeled on computer and mocked up prior to production. A five-axis router was used to cut plugs for the hull and superstructure tooling. The net result is that the 43's complicated exterior styling flows smoothly and her gelcoat finish is near perfection. The hull is handlaid with woven roving; Coremat is used to increase thickness and minimize print-through, while a vinylester-resin skin coat is laid on below the waterline to reduce the chance of blistering. Stringers and web frames are pressure-treated plywood encapsulated in fiberglass, and the decks and portions of the superstructure are stiffened with balsa coring. The 43's interior is built in modular fashion and installed in the hull prior to its mating with the superstructure. The hull/deck joint is bonded and bolted. The joint is also fiberglassed where accessible. Silverton's new five-year warranty is standard.
Hatches in the cabin sole allow access to the engineroom. By lifting the two middle hatches you can descend the ladder and move about the space on centerline, performing basic preflight checks on the engines and generator. The compartment is well lit and bilge areas are finished with gelcoat. The engines are mounted on powder-coated steel I-beams that are bolted to the forward engineroom bulkhead and a stout web frame aft. This arrangement is proven and makes sense from a production standpoint as it simplifies engine alignment. Some feel it also allows for better transmission of thrust to the hull structure while at the same time making it possible to better isolate engine noise and vibration. The setup seems to work on the 43: I noted virtually no vibration and pleasantly low sound levels at speed.
The 43 has a moderate entry with strakes to control spray. Her after sections terminate with a transom deadrise of 17 degrees and propeller pockets help trim her draft to a modest 3 feet, 10 inches. Our test boat was fitted with the optional 480 hp Volvo package, one of a variety of power options offered. I recorded a maximum speed of 28.3 knots and a fast cruise of 25.9 knots at 2400 rpm. Given the 3-foot chop, she seemed most pleasant to me at a relaxing 21.3 knots (2100 rpm). At this speed her engine electronics indicated a fuel burn of 31.4 gallons per hour. The 480 hp Volvos seem a good match for the 43. She accelerated evenly without noticeable smoke and reached maximum turns in about 25 seconds.
If it's been a while since you've taken a look at a Silverton product, the 43 is worthy of your inspection. She is a comfortable boat and an ideal platform for family cruising. Once again, Silverton's design team has hit its target.
