Brother wanted me to ask your opinions on 1985 Silverton convertibles, 34ft.

 

I know nothing else about it.

What about it?

I dont know... good bad? what? Just any opinions on them.

They are nice if you want a good barnacle barge!!! lol...jk

 

Silvertons were so/so in their day. I believe they had some transom troubles years ago, as the aesthetics were nice, but the overall construction was lacking a bit in the quality dept. So, be sure to check for delamination. I believe they have the 405 Cuesader motor in them which were not the most reliable motors. I've also heard complaints about sewerage leaking out in the lines and going between the carpet and hull. They still fetch a pretty penny...but if he wants to be baller, tell him to get a Viking or a Bavaria

 

There are many different models of the silverton , so this may not apply to all of them.

25 year old boat. Tell him to be prepared to pump a sh!tload of money into it.

Tell him to be prepared to pump a sh!tload of money into it.

 

And that's just to get it off the bottom.

 

Just slip rental will be over a hundred a foot in a mediocre slip. A friend pays well over that in Clarke's Landing. Then insurance, winter storage......Gas at a mile and a half a gallon!!!!

 

Better to get one of these. At least you can store it in your trunk..

 

If you want to save alot of monet I see nothing wrong with buying an older boat as long as it is in good shape, well taken care of, and even better if it was used in fresh water and comes from florida or another warm climate area. But you really need to look closely at a older boat. It can get expensive QUICK. Next thing you know it will be on craigslist under FREE. And remember, boats are one of the harder things to sell so do not have the mentality of, if it is not for me I'll just sell it. You can try to sell a boat for years.

I'm not Laotian...

 

If he's investing more than like $10,000 there are boat inspection services which I would seriously recommend.

Hi, Thanks for the responses. I am the Maksim's brother. This boat 1985 Silverton 34FT Convertible is in the water on Lahoka Harbor Marina. I am not a pro but its looking good.

The slip for this boat is $1,400 for a season.

I assume this is a good time to buy, any idea how much to do a nice inspections of the boat, since you guys already a WOLFS in this?

 

Thanks

you are probably looking at about 450.00 for a good surveyer.

 

The boat would need to be lifted and also go for a sea trial.

 

One thing too look at is how hard it is to get the engines out.

Hi Tony,

 

What do you think in general about this boat?

1985 Silverton conv, 850 hours.

Span life? I appreciaite it , thanks

Does it worth 18K?

just looked it up, it is between 17,500 and 19,000

 

the boat would have to be surveyed, if the engines are original i would say no.

5 years old or less yes.

all other wiring in the boat would determine the value besides the hull condition.

 

And i am assuming it is gas motors? it was also available with diesel.

I assume engines are expensive?

Do they have to be rebuild?

Yes, they are both gas twins

heres the problem, the enviroment they are in is harsh. starters, alts,pumps,manifolds all take a beating even when it is not used, thus they need replacing about every 5 years.

 

when the manifolds go bad water usualy enters the cylinders of the engine and damage occuors and major work needs to be done.

 

the engines themselfs need to be replaced every 15-20 years or less depending on depending maintanance being done and being done correctly, they may need to be replaced after 8-10 years.

My brother told me that you are in boats all your life. Can you refer to me please a good surveyer or maybe you can inspect when I will be ready?

I know a good surveyer i will post his info for you, i just have to dig out his card.

My brother told me that you are in boats all your life. Can you refer to me please a good surveyer or maybe you can inspect when I will be ready?

Thank You,

 

I assume he will do the test ride and check it out from top to bottom?

spencer marine surveyors.

 

john f spencer

 

732-255-4700

 

john is very good, will give you a detailed report within 3 day's.

Thanks Tony,

I assume its simular to the home inspection.

He will do a test ride and check from top to bottom?

I think you will find that his report is a step above a home inspection.

Tony,

 

Is $450 buks for inspection is it for any boat?

I just spoke with him, I got price of $760?

What are your thoughts about?

 

Thanks

Tony,

 

Is $450 buks for inspection is it for any boat?

I just spoke with him, I got price of $760?

What are your thoughts about?

 

Thanks

 

 

I have a 21' Boat with an outboard which is a pretty simple, straight forward survey and Ipaid $350 for it.

 

Odecccut, it sounds like you have little to NO boating experience.

 

I IMPLORE you to not even consider buying a 20+ year old boat.

 

Do yourself a favor and buy a 23-25' MUCH newer boat (like 2003 or up)to get your feet wet and to experience boating.

 

You will be extremely miserable buying this boat.

ESPECIALLY considering you do not even know what a Survey is or entails.

 

This is not a slight on you or your intelligence by any means. Just some insight from someone who grew up boating (over 30 yrs experience) and who is a current boat owner.

:text-goodpost: What Mikey said. :text-+1: :text-yeahthat:

:text-worthless:

 

and...

 

 

:violence-smack:

Tony,

 

Is $450 buks for inspection is it for any boat?

I just spoke with him, I got price of $760?

What are your thoughts about?

 

Thanks

 

That is about right for a twin engine boat, may be a tad high but not much.

 

What are your plans for this boat ? type of use?

Tony,

 

Is $450 buks for inspection is it for any boat?

I just spoke with him, I got price of $760?

What are your thoughts about?

 

Thanks

 

 

I have a 21' Boat with an outboard which is a pretty simple, straight forward survey and Ipaid $350 for it.

 

Odecccut, it sounds like you have little to NO boating experience.

 

I IMPLORE you to not even consider buying a 20+ year old boat.

 

Do yourself a favor and buy a 23-25' MUCH newer boat (like 2003 or up)to get your feet wet and to experience boating.

 

You will be extremely miserable buying this boat.

ESPECIALLY considering you do not even know what a Survey is or entails.

 

This is not a slight on you or your intelligence by any means. Just some insight from someone who grew up boating (over 30 yrs experience) and who is a current boat owner.

 

I gotta agree with this. Very well put, and goooooood thinking. A big old boat is absolutely not a good idea for someone who never had a boat before. Get something smaller and newer, tool around the bay for a few years, head over to one of the many shoals this wonderful state has to offer. Observe, get to know people, ask questions, check out other peoples boats, etc.

I am not arguing, You guys are right. I have ZERO knowledge in boats comparing to the Corporate Accounting, thats where I can give you my opinion, but I see that even between you PRO guys , you also have different opinion.

I like the Idea about 2003 25' boat, Hey guys.. If you will right me a check I will take it...

Plus, I have to consider that I have 5 kids...., Am I gonna fit them in 25Ft boat????

5 Kids all at the same time + wife will be tight even in a 30'.

 

How much are you looking to spend on JUST the boat (not the 8-10k it will run to maintain a 30+' boat per year)?

MONEY PIT