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Silverton 34 Convertible (1991-95)

Built 1991–1995 by Silverton Marine

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About the Silverton 34 Convertible (1991-95)

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Silverton 34 Convertible (1991-95)
Illustration, not a photo of this model. AI-generated illustration of a typical convertible sportfisherman.
Built
1991–1995
Builder
Silverton Marine
Length
34.5 ft
Beam
12.92 ft
Draft
2.92 ft
Displacement
18,000 lb
Hull / keel
planing
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
300 gal
Water
84 gal
Holding
28 gal
Water heater
AC
Stern thruster
not fitted
Steering
hydraulic
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
  • Fuel 300 gal
    No builder or owners'-club figure found for the 1991-95 boat.
  • Water 84 gal
    No builder figure was found. A different 34C water figure appears in an unofficial copy of a manual, but it may be for the later 34C.
  • Water heater AC
    “Check with your Silverton dealer for the capacity of the water heater installed on your yacht. The water heater operates” — owner's manual (1986-1999 (all models)), silvertonclub.com
    The only document found is Silverton's general owner's manual for all 1986-1999 models: a 120 V water heater, usually in the engine compartment, with a heat exchanger that may be connected to the engines, and capacity left to the dealer. It isn't specific to the 34 Convertible, so size and whether it was standard remain open.

Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.

Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
  • Bow thruster unknown
    The builder's general owner's manual for 1986-99 models does not mention a thruster; no option list found.
  • Stern thruster not fitted
    Our earlier figure of none has no source; the Silverton general owner's manual (1986-99) never mentions a thruster.
  • Steering hydraulic
    “Your Silverton yacht has a modern, manual, hydraulic steering system. The system consists of the "head" pump at the helm” — owner's manual (1986-1999), silvertonclub.com
    Silverton's general owner's manual for all 1986-99 models describes manual hydraulic steering (helm pump, cylinder, tie linkage to both rudders), with no maker named. An eBay parts listing offers a Hynautic helm from a Silverton 34, which isn't enough to name a brand.

Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.

Entry-level convertible with a wide 12.9-ft beam, single-stateroom layout standard (two-stateroom optional); modest cockpit. Modified-V (17 deg).

Engines fitted

Generator

Silverton's general 1986-1999 manual says a generator is optional or not available on some models and shore power is standard on all, without saying which applies to the 34 Convertible. The Silverton Club 34 Convertible boat test is for the later model reintroduced in the 2000s, not the 1991-95 boat.

Manuals and brochures online

Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.

Known problems for this model

Engines & parts

Crusader 350 / 454 inboard gas V8 parts: good

Factory standard engine — you entered “Crusader 454XL (7.4L) gas V8 inboard”

GM-based inboard engines; Crusader (now part of Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co.) still publishes illustrated parts manuals and sells through distributors. Go2marine stocks Crusader manifolds, risers, raw water pumps and ignition parts; Osco and Barr make aftermarket manifolds, and new GM/Crusader base engines are sold by rebuilders.

Parts sources: Crusader Engines, Go2marine (Crusader parts), 1-800-RUNS-NEW (GM & Crusader base engines)

Common problems (1)
  • Clogged or failing manifolds/risers exhaust
    Owners find individual risers running much hotter than the others (a sign of internal blockage) and debate replacing vs. flushing; Osco manifolds are often preferred as closest to OEM.
    marineengine.com · marineengine.com
Maker’s service schedule (14)
Engine oil & filter change
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 1 yr
“Change engine oil and filter — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Fuel filters & water separator
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 1 yr
“Fuel Filters - Service or replace — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Raw-water pump impeller
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Cooling System - Inspect/Replace raw water pump impeller — Every 100 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Drive belts inspect / replace
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Drive Belt - Inspect condition and check tension — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Spark plugs inspect / replace
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Ignition System and Spark Plugs - Clean and inspect condition — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Exhaust mixing elbow inspection
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 4 mo
“Exhaust System - Check condition and tightness of all hose clamps — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Coolant replacement & freeze-point test
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
5 yrs
“Fresh-water cooled models - Change coolant — Every five years” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Engine pencil zincs
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 mo
“Zinc Anodes - Heat exchanger and cooler - check condition — Every 30 days” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Transmission fluid change
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 yr
“Transmission and "V" Drive - Change fluid and clean strainer, if equipped — After 1st 25 Hrs (Hurth Only) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Flame arrestor & crankcase ventilation - clean and inspect
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Ventilation System - Clean and inspect — Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Engine alignment check
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
1 yr
“Engine Alignment - Check and adjust if necessary — After 1st 25 Hrs / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Inspect all hoses (and cooling hose clamps)
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 1 yr
“Hoses (all) - Inspect for cracks, swelling, weather checking or other signs of deterioration — Every 100 Hours / Once Ea” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Shift & throttle cable linkage - inspect and lubricate
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
100 hrs or 4 mo
“Shift and Throttle Cable Linkage - Inspect and lubricate — Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Electrical system - check connections and wiring
2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L
50 hrs or 2 mo
“Electrical System (complete) - Check for loose or dirty connections and damaged wiring — Every 50 Hours(2) / Once Each Y” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com
Service part numbers (18)
Oil filter
remote-mounted oil filter (MP7.4L and 2013 5.0/5.7/6.0L MPI)
Crusader 22679
“Oil Filter 22679 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel filter
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008
Crusader 47038
“Fuel Filter 47038 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel filter
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13
Crusader RP080026
“Fuel Control Cell (FCC) Fuel Filter Element RP080026” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel pre-filter / separator
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: engine-mounted Racor water-separating filter 47046
Crusader 47047
“25 47047 Element, Racor fuel filter (Not Shown) 1” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Fuel pre-filter / separator
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: primary fuel filter
Crusader R080033
“Primary Fuel Filter Element R080033” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Raw-water impeller
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031)
Crusader RP061017
Replaces R061017
“Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinepartssource.com · “Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinesuppliesdepot.com
Raw-water impeller
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13
Crusader RP061022
“Impeller , Raw Water Pump (1) RP061022 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Raw-water pump kit
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031)
Crusader 40064
“40064 Overhaul Kit, Major (includes items 2, 3, 11, 14 and 15)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: alternator drive
Crusader 98210
“Alternator Drive Belt 98210” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw water pump drive
Crusader 10258
“Raw Water Pump Drive Belt 10258” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, left-hand (LH) rotation: serpentine
Crusader R066028
“Belt , Serpentine (1) R066028 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Drive belt
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, right-hand (RH) rotation: serpentine
Crusader R066029A
“Belt , Serpentine (1) R066029A (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (RH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Spark plug
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: platinum plug
Crusader 49078 × 8
“Spark Plugs (platinum) 49078” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Spark plug
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: platinum plug set
Crusader RP030010
“Spark Plug , Set, (Platinum) (1) RP030010 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Thermostat
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw-water (standard) cooling, 143 F
Crusader R026002E
“6 R026002E Thermostat (143-degree) 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Thermostat
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: fresh-water (closed) cooling kit, 170 F
Crusader 98203
“5 98203 Thermostat (170-degree) 1 (Fresh Water Cooling Components 1)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
Zinc / anode
MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: oil cooler / transmission cooler / heat exchanger
Crusader R168005
“24 R168005 Zinc, sacrificial 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com
On-board spare parts kit (belt, cap, rotor, fuses, relays, plugs, impeller, fuel filters)
5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, LH rotation
Crusader RK173089D-07
“ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH) 2007 TO PRESENT, FCC FUEL SYSTEM RK173089D-07” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com

From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.

Model sources (4)

hmy.com · boatered.com · dominionyachts.com · silvertonclub.com

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