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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Product Excellence Is Built By Design | | | | | | | | | | 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 45C and 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 3 5-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 marine 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. | | | | | | | | | | Product Excellence | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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