1987 SILVERTON 37 CONVERTABLE W/ TWIN CRUSADER 454 ENGINES APPRAISED AT $30,000

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1987 SILVERTON 37 CONVERTABLEWITH TWIN CRUSADER 454 GAS ENGINESAPPRAISED ON NOVEMBER 4TH, 2020APPRAISED AT $30,000(SURVEY/APPRAISAL IS BELOW)
SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY!!!THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS BOAT WILL BE GOING UP FOR AUCTION DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE WINNING BIDDER NEVER CONTACTED ME OR RESPONDED TO MY ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT HIM!!LISTING BOATS ON EBAY IS NOT FREE!!
DONOR STATES:THE LAST TIME THIS BOAT WAS USED IN THE WATER WAS IN 2019 AND THE BOAT AND ENGINES RAN FINE AT THE TIME. ENGINES WERE WINTERIZED LAST YEAR AND HAS NOT BEEN DEWINTERIZED YET. THE DONOR SEES NO RESON WHY THE ENGINES WOULD NOT RUN AFTER DEWINTERIZATION
SURVEY REPORT & VESSEL EVALUATION
Vessel was attended to assess Market Value and was foundto be in generally good cosmetic condition and well equip­ped for her type.Accommodation spaces found clean and orderly with fabrics and wood in good condition.
VESSEL DESCRIPTIONVessel Type:Silverton 37 ConvertibleBuilder:Silverton Marine:Year: 1987Name:"Empty Nest"HIN #: STN37326B787Hull Type: Planing, Modified-V with round bottom, lifting chines, and flared bowLOA: 37'Beam: 14'Draft: 3'7"Displ: 20,000 lbsLocation:Lakeside-Marblehead, OhioLast Drydocked: Summer-Fall, 2020

HULL CONSTRUCTION
EXTERIOR HULL:White gel coatDamage to the vent starboard amidshipsDamage to the port quarter
BULKHEADS:Athwartships reinforcement bulkheads bonded to the hull with resin and FRP (fiber reinforced plastic)
STRINGERS:Hull stiffness provided by FRP longitudinal stringers. Complete inspection not possible due to limited access.Elevated moisture levels, with possible core material deterioration.
TRANSOM:Reinforced, FRP.
BILGE:Deep (below decks) bilge are provides the area for most boat systems and tankage.
DECK CONSTRUCTION
TYPE:Molded FRP, with white gelcoat and non-skid surface.
Deck:Elevatedmoisture levels, with possible core material deterioration in the gunwale from the cockpit to the bow, withelevated moisture levels in the bow area.
COCKPIT:Molded FRP, with white gelcoat and non-skid surface.
HULL TO DECK JOINT
TYPE:Hull has inward turning flange for the deck joint.
BEDDING COMPOUND:Appeared to be elastomeric compound
DECK FITTINGS
BOWPULPIT (BOW RAIL):Stainless steel stanchions and rail system.
HATCHES:Three (3)
CABIN APPOINTMENTS
INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:
JOINERY AND FINISH:The joinery and finish of the interior was serviceable.
CABIN BRIGHT WORK:Finish. Serviceable.
INTERIOR BULKHEADS:The interior bulkheads were finely fit where sighted.
WATER INTRUSIONS SIGNS:None sighted.
FABRIC AND CUSHIONS:Serviceable
ACCOMMODATIONS:V-Berth, and convertible dinette.
HEADS:One (1)
SHOWERS:In the head.
FAUCET FIXTURES:The faucet fixtures and sinks were operable in the head, cockpit, and in the galley.
LIGHT FIXTURES:12 volt cabin lights throughout the vessel were operable.
AIR CONDITIONING UNITS:Two (2)
STEREO, ETC.:Yes
GALLEY
LOCATION:To the port of the salon.
SINKS:Single basin stainless steel.
REFRIGERATION:Norcold
STOVE/OVEN:Two burner alcohol/electric.
MICROWAVE:Whirlpool

PROPULSION
MAIN ENGINES:
Engines:2 Crusader 454, FWC/330HPSerial Numbers: Port; 643881, Starboard; 64387Number of Cylinders: Eight (8) in a V configuration.Fuel Type: GasHours: 635 indicatedFlame Arrestor: Yes, USCG approved.Bilge Blowers:Yes, USCG approved.Prop & Shaft:3 blade bronze on 1.5" ss shaftsAC Power: Yes, Two (2) 125 Volt, 30amp. InletsDC Power:Yes, 12 Volt
COOLING SYSTEM
TYPE:Freshwater type cooling with raw water cooled wet exhaust.
HOSES AND CLAMPSDoubled clamp where sighted.
BELTS AND PULLEYS:Belts condition; serviceable
TRANSMISSIONS
MANUFACTURER:Velvet Drive
GEAR RATIO:2.91:1
CONTROLS:Mechanical cable and linkage.
FUEL SYSTEM:
TYPE:Gasoline
MATERIAL:Aluminum
NUMBER OF TANKS:Two (2)
MANUFACTURING LABEL:The ABYC required labels were sighted on the fuel tanks.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (D.C. SYSTEM)
VOLTAGE:Lead acid battery powered 12 volt system.
BATTERIES:Three (3) group 27 E/19
BANKS:Two (2)
MAIN BATTERY SWITCHES:Perko
PANEL:To starboard salon.
TYPE CONNECTORS:Round Lugs: Captive type, where sighed.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (A.C. SYSTEM)
SHORE POWER INLET:Number: Set of two (2) Marinco 30 amp.
BRANCH BREAKERS:To starboard in the salon
CONNECTIONS (TYPE):Captive lug type.
WIRE TYPE (SIZE AND RATING):Sixe and rating, where sighted, appears well routed and supported, serviceable for intended use.
FRESHWATER SYSTEM
FRESHWATER SYSTEM (POTABLE WATER)
STORAGE TANKS:Yes
MATERIAL:Plastic
FRESH WATER SYSTEM (HOT WATER SYSTEM):
TYPE:110 electric. Household type.
MANUFACTURER:Bradford White
SANITATION
SANITATION (BLACK WATER):
MANUAL OR ELECTRIC TYPEElectric
NUMBER OF HEADS:One (1)
LOCATION OF HEADS:To starboard in the salon
M.S.D TYPE USCG SYSTEMMSD TYPE U.S.C.G Type III (Holding tanks)
HOLDING TANK:Yes
SANITATION (GREY WATER):
SUMP TANK LOCATION:Midships bilge area, centerline.
STEERING SYSTEM
TYPE:Hydraulic
MANUFACTURER:Hynautic system
NUMBER OF STATIONS:One (1)
LOCATIONS:Main helm station
PRESSURE/RESERVOIR TANK READING:Gauge reading 10 lbs
GROUND TACKLE
ANCHORS:Yes, Fortress FX23
WINDLASS:Powerwinch
ELECTRICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
SPEED LOG:Autohelm
DEPTH FINDER:Autohelm
COMPASSES:6" Genini
ELECTRONICS (ENTERTAINMENT)
STEREO SYSTEMSony XR7070, with Sony CDX-A15
SPEAKERS:Yes
THRU HULLS
THRU-HULLS ABOVE WATERLINE (DIAGRAM):
THRU-HULLS BELOW WATERLINE (DIAGRAM):
BONDING SYSTEM
MAIN BONDING CONDUCTOR:The bonding system is mostly well established where sighted. A separatebonding system was not performed and I did not use a corrosion meter to establish the level of protection
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:Two (2)Not inspected
SOUND DEVICES:Yes, horn.
FLAME ARRESTORS:Yes, USCG approved
POWER EXHAUST BLOWERS:Yes
AUXILIARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM (HALON TYPE):Fireboy 1301Not inspected

OUT OF WATER INSPECTION
BELOW WATERLINE MACHINERY
PROPELLER(S)Two (2) bronze alloy, Three (3) blades
PROPELLER SHAFT(S):Stainless steel 1 1/2"
STRUTS:Single I-beams struts
TRIM TABS:Bennett
CONDITION OF HULL (WETTED SURFACE)
BLISTERS:None sighted
CONDITION OF BOTTOM PAINT:Bottom well painted. Condition good.
AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT (AIR CONDITIONING)
TYPE:Split System
MANUFACTURER:Marine Air
NUMBER OF UNITS:Two (2)

DEFICIENCIES NEEDING ATTENTION
EXTERIOR HULL: Damage to the vent starboard amidships - Replace Damage to the port quarter - Repair
STRINGERS: Elevated moisture levels, with possible core material deterioration - Repair
TYPE: Deck; Elevated moisture level, with possible core material deterioration in the port gunwale from the cockpit to the bow, with elevated moisture levels in the bow area.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: Not inspected - Comply with ABCY and NFPA recommended standards for fire protection.
FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM (HALON TYPE): Not inspected -Comply with ABCY and NFPA recommended standards for fire protection.

OVERALL VESSEL RATING: FAIR
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $30,000.00
ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT COST: $335,500.00

THE VESSEL IS BEING SOLD WITH CLEAR OHIO TITLE
LOCATED IN LAKE-SIDE MARBLEHEAD, OHIO AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
THE BOAT MUST BE MOVED

SHIPPING OR TRANSPORT
SHIPPING IS THERESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER.PLEASE SEEK YOUR TRANSPORTATION SOURCE AND SECURE YOUR QUOTES BEFORE BIDDING
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