Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 vs Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 against a semi displacement Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 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 36 Convertible 2008 measures 37,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 at 32,6 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 tips the scales at 2 855 lbs — 2 692 lbs less than the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 at 163 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 tops out at 425 hp. Engine specs for the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 carries 286 gallons versus 208 gallons in the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011. 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 36 Convertible 2008 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Silverton 36 Convertible 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Silverton 33 Sport Coupe 2011 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
Model36 Convertible
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 8 in. (3.85 m)
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - DetailDWL no light: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.68 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailDWL no light: 16 ft. 9 in. (5.11 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.68
Bridge clearance - Meters5.11
Bridge clearance - Inches145
Bridge clearance - Inches201
Deadrise14℃
Deadrise13℃
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (0.76 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail16,300 lbs. (7,393 kg)
Weight - Detail28,550 lbs. (12,950 kg)
Weight - kg7393.55
Weight - kg12950.05
Weight - lbs.163
Weight - lbs.2855
Length [at waterline]28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet32.58
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 7 in. (9.93 m)
Length overall - Detail37 ft. 7 in. (11.46 m)
Length overall - Meters9.93
Length overall - Meters11.46
Length overall - Inches391
Length overall - Inches451
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.46
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
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 - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters787.37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal208
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 425 hp (317 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. ( 1.98 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity82 gal. (310 l)
Water capacity94 gal. (356 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail37 gal. (140 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters140.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal37
Headnot available
HeadElectric