When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Silverton 36 Convertible 2010 and the Silverton 36 Convertible 2011 are semi displacement designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Silverton 36 Convertible 2010 at 37,6 ft versus Silverton 36 Convertible 2011 at 37,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Silverton 36 Convertible 2010 tips the scales at 2 855 lbs — 1 000 lbs more than the Silverton 36 Convertible 2011 at 1 855 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 2010 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Silverton 36 Convertible 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 286 gal and 286 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.