Turnkey classic cruiser with major upgrades and ready for the season. This 1986 Silverton 34’ Convertible is a solid, seaworthy vessel with updated systems, reconditioned engines, enhanced electrical, modern Garmin electronics, and a clean, functional interior. Whether you’re looking to fish, weekend cruise, or live aboard, this boat is fully equipped to go. Reluctantly selling due to owner relocating.
Highlights:
Twin Crusader 270 engines with major servicing in 2023
Full Garmin navigation & radar suite (NMEA 2000 connected)
Rewired bilge system with new pumps
Upgraded galley & flooring
New batteries, lighting, trim tab system, and macerator head
Bimini in excellent condition (replaced 2022)
Mechanical / Engines:
Twin Crusader 270 gas inboards
Distributor replaced (2023)
Carburetors rebuilt (2023)
Intake manifolds and cylinder heads reconditioned (2023)
Odyssey batteries (x2) installed in 2023
Engine service complete: fluids, filters, tune-up
Engines run well and consistently. Intake manifolds replaced on one side of each engine; other sides recommended as future maintenance.
Electrical / Electronics:
ProMariner 1250P battery charger with remote panel
Bennett trim tabs with AutoTrim Pro system (port side piston replaced 2024; minor wiring work needed for full function)
Garmin 7610xsv touchscreen chartplotter
Garmin GT50M-THP transducer
Garmin GMR 18 xHD radar
Standard Horizon GX2400B Matrix VHF with AIS
NMEA 2000 network integrates radar, GPS, VHF, and trim tabs
Sony 600W marine amp
4x Kicker outdoor speakers (2 at helm, 2 in cockpit)
2x Pyle indoor speakers
Blue LED accent lighting in cockpit (with dimmer)
4x underwater blue LED lights (transom)
Bright white LED tower and bow lights
Pre-wired with RJ-45/CAT6 cabling for security cameras (cameras not included)
Interior / Comfort:
Water-resistant hardwood flooring (replaces original carpet)
New refrigerator installed
Galley upgraded: original cooktop removed, tiled backsplash, new sink and faucet
GE microwave included
Black convertible couch folds out into a bed
Kuma water heater with winterizing bypass valve
Original head and holding tank removed
Macerator pump with through-hull discharge installed
Plumbing / Safety:
3x Maxzone bilge pumps (new 2023)
Pumps hardwired to battery with manual override switch (not the original rocker switch — safer setup)
Swim platform replaced July 2022
Exterior / Hull:
Hull is watertight and structurally solid
Professional inspection and minor fiberglass repairs done Nov 2022
Bimini top replaced in 2022 – no rips, good condition
Some cosmetic issues:
Black gelcoat at stern repainted in grey — no structural issue, purely aesthetic
Scratches on bow and port stern side
Minor wood rot on cockpit side walls and cabin entrance trim — common on boats this age
Extras:
This isn’t a project boat — it’s been upgraded where it counts: safety systems, navigation, propulsion, and comfort. With a modern navigation package, updated bilge and battery systems, clean interior, and marina slip included, it’s a fantastic option for anyone wanting a solid platform for NYC cruising or weekends on the water. A few cosmetic fixes and optional future manifold work are reflected in the asking price.