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Both are good boats. Silverton is no longer in business. Regal is still building boats. That said some good friends of mine have a 2000 Silverton 351 Sedan. It is a really nice boat. I don't think you could go wrong with either.
Rick Grew
2022 Stingray 182 SC
2004 Past Commodore
West River Yacht & Cruising Club
"waynepj3" post=815096 wrote:
I was torn at first but I am now leaning towards the Regal 3880 after reading reviews.
Also, the Regal has a 250 gallon fuel tank and the Silverton has a 450 gallon fuel tank.
I like taking my boat out frequently and so the better fuel economy with the Regal is attractive.
. . . . nothing of any substance here, just my $0.02 . . , but I don't know that I would equate the size of the fuel tank with fuel economy . . . . believe it has more to do with what that particular model was intended to do. The Regal is more a sport boat and the Silverton is more of a cruising vessel - as in staying out on longer trips than the Regal (which is more just a weekender style) . . . but, like I said; my $0.02
1998 Avanti 3685 - "Dad's Dream" w 454 Mercs - for sale - Dredge Harbor, NJ
Former - "Home Aweigh" 2003 - 2452 Bayliner Cierra Classic Hardtop Cruiser
WQQM835 MMSI: 338147209
James H. Stradling
"waynepj3" post=815299 wrote:
Both have the same or similar range. The silverton just requires almost twice the amount of fuel to travel the same distance
That does not sound quite right. I assume both are gas versions with big block power? The Silverton is a much bigger boat so yes it will consume more but twice as much sounds a little much. Weight difference is around 8,000 lbs. In this size range I would definitely take a hard look at diesel powered versions if you have not already done so.
One thing that I noticed is the 250g tank on the regal is way too small for that boat. My Avanti which was half the weight of the Regal had 200g total which was just about right. My 41 Carver has 360g.
Cheers, Hans
2007 Carver 41 CMY
Twin Volvo D6-370
Montreal, Canada Midnight Sun I Photos
The Regal that I am closing on has Yanmar diesels. Hard to find specs online for the Regal. I double checked and the range for the Regal and Silverton are very similar.
"MidnightSun" post=815306 wrote:
"waynepj3" post=815299 wrote:
Both have the same or similar range. The silverton just requires almost twice the amount of fuel to travel the same distance
That does not sound quite right. I assume both are gas versions with big block power? The Silverton is a much bigger boat so yes it will consume more but twice as much sounds a little much. Weight difference is around 8,000 lbs. In this size range I would definitely take a hard look at diesel powered versions if you have not already done so.
One thing that I noticed is the 250g tank on the regal is way too small for that boat. My Avanti which was half the weight of the Regal had 200g total which was just about right. My 41 Carver has 360g.
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