Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Silverton 43 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Silverton 50 Convertible 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Silverton 43 Motor Yacht 2007 vs Silverton 50 Convertible 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Silverton 50 Convertible 2006 measures 51,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Silverton 43 Motor Yacht 2007 at 47,0 feet (2007). At 29 lbs and 46 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 825 hp, the Silverton 50 Convertible 2006 has a 345-hp advantage over the Silverton 43 Motor Yacht 2007's 480-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 43 Motor Yacht 2007 carries 386 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Silverton 50 Convertible 2006. 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 50 Convertible 2006 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Silverton 43 Motor Yacht 2007 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Silverton 50 Convertible 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Silverton 50 Convertible 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Silverton 43 Motor Yacht 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSilverton
MakeSilverton
Model43 Motor Yacht
Model50 Convertible
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 11 in. (4.55 m)
Beam16 ft. 4 in. (4.98 m)
Beam - Meters4.55
Beam - Meters4.98
Beam - Inches179
Beam - Inches196
Bridge clearance - DetailDWL no light: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.96 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailDWL no light: 17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.95
Bridge clearance - Meters5.33
Bridge clearance - Inches195
Bridge clearance - Inches21
Deadrise17℃
Deadrise12.5°
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.22 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - Detail29,000 lbs. (13,166 kg)
Weight - Detail46,000 lbs. (20,884 kg)
Weight - kg13154.17
Weight - kg20865.23
Weight - lbs.29
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Meters14.5
Length - Meters15.72
Length - Feet47
Length - Feet51
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail47 ft. 7 in. (14.50 m)
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 7 in. (15.72 m)
Length overall - Meters14.5
Length overall - Meters15.72
Length overall - Inches571
Length overall - Inches619
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail386 gal. (1,461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail800 gal. (3,028 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1461.17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3028.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal386
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Engine maxTwin 825 hp
Operational Info
HeadVacu-Flush?
HeadVacu-Flush?
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6-8
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity200 gal. (757 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Liters302.83
Holding tank capacity - Gal8
Holding tank capacity - Gal8