2003 Silverton 38 Convertible

Sea to Sea: Caterpillar Diesels with 985 Hours and a Refreshed Interior

Sea to Sea is a 2003 Silverton 38 Convertible with the power package buyers look for in this model: twin Caterpillar 3126 diesels, 385 HP each, with just 985 hours. Silverton designed the 38 as a family cruiser with a cockpit big enough to fish from, and she remains one of the most livable convertibles in her size range, with two private staterooms, a galley that rivals much larger boats and a bright, open salon.

Her interior goes well beyond the factory finish. Teak and holly flooring now runs throughout, with updated upholstery, fresh wall coverings and LED lighting, and the galley has an upgraded backsplash and appliances. The salon is wrapped in windows and has an electric sofa that converts to a full size bed. Forward, the master has an island queen berth, the port guest cabin sleeps two, and a split head with a VacuFlush toilet and separate stall shower serves both. Two Cruisair 16,000 BTU reverse cycle units keep everyone comfortable from spring through fall.

On the flybridge, a fiberglass hardtop and full canvas enclosure stretch the season, and the centerline helm carries Furuno radar, a Northstar chartplotter and a Simrad autopilot. A bow thruster makes docking simple, an 8 kW Kohler diesel generator runs the air conditioning away from the dock, and the house, generator and engine batteries were all replaced in 2023. She is lying in Essex, Connecticut, an easy run down the Connecticut River to Long Island Sound.

Key Features:

• Twin Caterpillar 3126 turbo diesels, 385 HP each – 985 Hours
• (2) Taylor Made Cruisair 16,000 BTU reverse cycle heat and air conditioning units
• Refreshed interior: teak and holly flooring, updated upholstery and wall coverings, LED lighting
• Galley with Corian counters, upgraded appliances and backsplash, Nova Kool refrigerator and separate freezer
• Fiberglass hardtop on a powder coated aluminum arch with full canvas enclosure
• Bow thruster
• Kohler 8 kW diesel generator – 850 Hours
• Furuno NavNet radar, Northstar 957 chartplotter and Simrad AP22 autopilot
• Bose surround sound system with speakers in the cabins, cockpit and flybridge
• House, generator and engine batteries replaced – 2023
• Walker Bay 10' inflatable tender with Yamaha 15 HP outboard