Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009 vs Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009 against a semi displacement Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 measures 44,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009 at 32,0 feet (2009). At 163 lbs and 263 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 has a 225-hp advantage over the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009's 275-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 carries 542 gallons versus 208 gallons in the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Silverton 42 Convertible 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSilverton
MakeSilverton
Model33 Sport Coupe
Model42 Convertible
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inches179
Bridge clearance - DetailDWL no light: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailDWL no light: 16 ft. 8 in. (5.08 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.68
Bridge clearance - Meters5.08
Bridge clearance - Inches145
Bridge clearance - Inches2
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detail16,300 lbs. (7,393 kg)
Weight - Detail26,300 lbs. (11,940 kg)
Weight - kg7393.55
Weight - kg11929.47
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.263
Length [at waterline]28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters9.93
Length - Meters13.56
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet44
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m)
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 6 in. (13.56 m)
Length overall - Meters9.93
Length overall - Meters13.56
Length overall - Inches391
Length overall - Inches534
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail208 gal. (787 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail542 gal. (1,983 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters787.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2051.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal208
Fuel tank capacity - Gal542
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin 275 hp (205 kW)
Engine maxTwin 500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
HeadElectric
HeadVacu-Flush?
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. ( 1.98 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity82 gal. (310 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4