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Those were the days, Part II

Back in 1973, a publication with which I am associated carried an ad for Silverton boats.

The featured vessel was the Silverton 30' Sport Cruiser (flybridge sedan).

Length: 30'10" Beam: 11' 11" Fuel: 160 gal Water: 50 gal Power: Twin Chrysler 225-HP, V drives

Standard Equipment:

Command bridge, controls, instruments, bridge cushions, stainless bridge rail, 110 volt 30-amo dockside wiring (cord included). large swim platform. 10' Columbia dinghy. 25-watt Peatce Simpson Ship-Shore radio. 2 Danforth compasses. 2 Coastal Navigator depth finders. Pressure water system, 10 gal. hot water. 4 burner Magic Chef range. Spacious cabin, sleeps six. Large head, vanity, mirror, shower. Ample drawer and closet space. Below deck storage. Carpeting. Curtains and screens. 2 windshield wipers, 3 batteries and switch, 2 fire extinguishers, automatic bilge pump, anchor, chain, 150-feet nylon line. Anti-fouling bottom paint. 4 mufflers. 6 life jackets. 2 dock lines 25' Sampson Braid. 2 lock lines 50' nylon. Combo ensign staff/ stern light. FULL TANK OF GAS.

The "Cruise Away" Price: $23,500 :-)

Nov 3
2007
>> Del
Nov 3
That would still be a bargain. Dan
Nov 4
Of course $23,500 was a good annual salary in those days.

Today the full tank of gas is worth over $500. Some of those old Silvertons are still running around.

Wayne.B
Nov 3
About $110,000 in today's dollars.
Nov 3
Certainly an upper management figure. Many people did quite well on
Nov 3
   

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