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1996 Silverton 442 CPMY with 8.1 Crusaders

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  1. Showcase78, Aug 22, 2025
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    Hello, Everyone

    I have never owned a Silverton or any other boat with crusader motors in it before. I am considering purchasing a 1996 Silverton 442 CPMY with the 8.1 Crusader engines with under 500 hours on them. I read on google that they have fuel delivery issues, ignition issues and some other quirky things that can happen if it is an early 1996 model. Any insight on these motors would be greatly appreciated. It has been owned by the same person for 22 years and at the same marina which has handled all the service of the boat during that time which is somewhat comforting, BUT, I would be buying it in Long Island NY and captaining it down to VA so I don't want to be stuck out on the water with engine failure obviously. Considering its a salt water boat also, I am concerned there may be other areas I should be worried about failing also, please advise and thank you in advance.
  2. Pascal, Aug 22, 2025
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    Crusaders are pretty good as far as gassers go. 500 hours is really not much in almost 30 years so that bait has been sitting. Sitting in salt Walter means corrosion …

    the most important thing to check will be manifold and risers. They have to have been replaced at some point.
    That said, gassers on a 44 footer is really stretching it. Ok if you plan to run at 8kts Hull speed…

    a boat that size really needs diesel
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  3. Showcase78, Aug 22, 2025
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    Thank you for the insight, I know that it’s a pretty big boat for gas motors, they are selling it at a really low price, which is what caught my attention. I did ask them when the last time the manifolds and risers were done, you really think I will only be able to cruise at 8 kn safely? I was hoping to do at least 15! It’s 425 nautical miles from New York to my Marina in Virginia.
  4. Capt Ralph, Aug 22, 2025
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    Welcome to Yacht Forums.

    I really wish I could blow some sun shine up your skirt but I can not.

    In my opinion, the Silverton lines offer nothing over Carver and Bayliner. It is just another cost reduced boat that still floats.
    They did seem to offer a lil more style than the Carvers.
    They are safe, but still a gas boat..

    The 8.1s offered just a bit more performance over the tank proof 8.2s.
    Sadly, mid-range or lower efficiencies were sacrificed when everybody needed RPM for the boat to move on plane.
    What I just typed means the 8.1s will suck more fuel when trying to throttle back (to save fuel) than the 8.2s.
    Both of them required lots of gas.

    Then, your looking at a 30 year old engines. 500 hours is not a positive part of its condition.
    Oh, 30 year old fuel lines and 30 year old gas tanks?

    Now that I have depressed you, What are you really shopping for?
    Your first boat?
    Your upgrading up from a smaller boat?
    Short or long term ownership in mind?
    Considered diesels?

    Yacht Forums has members all over the world.
    Explain what your shopping for and maybe we can help.
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  5. Showcase78, Aug 22, 2025
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    honestly, I was looking to buy it and bring it down to Virginia as a flip. It’s not my first boat, I’m not upgrading from anything. It literally was just an opportunity because the price was so low. I can get it for $45,000, do a little bit of work to it and put it on the market for $85,000. i’m pretty certain it would sell in my area. It’s going to cost me about five grand to bring it down here just in fuel, but if I’m going to be running into engine issues and things of that nature, then I’m not going to bother. Diesels are definitely better for the bigger boats, I know this as I’ve owned several. thanks for your insight.
  6. Capt Ralph, Aug 22, 2025
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    With no history on the engines, Offer about half that.
    And hope to sell for half your number.

    Brother, It is a 30 year old gas boat with no history.
    A year from now, A new member will come on and ask about a 31 year old, gas CPMY 442 for sale in Virginia.

    If you have a hankering to flip boats, shop for 10-15 year old Brunswick diesel (Cummins) boats.
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  7. Showcase78, Aug 22, 2025
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    it’s actually been owned by the same people for over 20 years and kept at the same marina that has done all the service. I’m waiting for him to let me know what’s been done to it. I’m more than happy to negotiate the price down lol
  8. Capt Ralph, Aug 22, 2025
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    Owned by the same dock queen owners for 20 years and only 500 hours?
    Do what you want, but we have offered our best wishes.

    If you go here, it would be a benefit for us if you keep us updated on all.
    I have been proven incorrect once before and look forward to your positive updates and prove me wr. wro,, wron,, incorrect again..
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  9. Showcase78, Aug 22, 2025
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    i’m good, I trust what you’re telling me. I’ll pass on the headaches.
  10. Pascal, Aug 23, 2025
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    Ralph brought up a good point about the fuel tanks. If original they are past their average lifespan. Pop a leak on the way home and you re in for thousands and thousands of dollars worth of repairs.

    big gamble.