1990 Silverton 41 Aft Cabin “Strait Aweigh” Available now

Strait Aweigh is a 1990 Silverton 41 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht offering a spacious interior, comfortable accommodations for up to six, and an impressive list of equipment for extended cruising or weekends aboard. Powered by twin Crusader 502 gasoline engines rated at 380 HP each with approximately 705 hours, she combines substantial living space with straightforward operation and docking. The owner describes her as a great-running, roomy boat with comfortable berths, abundant storage, and an easy-to-operate layout.

Why You'll Like This Boat

• Twin Crusader 502 gasoline engines — 380 HP each with approximately 705 hours
• New Kohler generator installed in 2025 with zero hours reported
• Bow thruster for easier maneuvering and docking
• Three air conditioning/heat units, including two new 16,000 BTU units installed in 2024
• Garmin 3210 chartplotter with GPS, sonar, depth, speed and radar overlay
• Spacious aft-cabin motor yacht layout sleeping up to six
• Full aft-deck/bridge enclosure
• Large 14'10" beam providing excellent interior living space and storage
• Bottom painted in May 2026

Detailed Description

The Silverton 41 Aft Cabin was designed to provide generous living accommodations in a manageable motor yacht package, and Strait Aweigh offers the space and equipment needed for comfortable Great Lakes cruising, weekends aboard, or extended stays at the dock.

Her overall length is approximately 46 feet with a 14'10" beam, giving the boat a substantial amount of interior volume. Headroom is reported at approximately 6'8".

The boat is operated from a flybridge. Navigation equipment includes a Garmin 3210 chartplotter displaying GPS position, speed, depth and direction along with sonar and radar overlay. Additional electronics include compass, depth sounder, VHF radio, speed/log, stereo and cockpit speakers. Three Wi-Fi-connected Nest cameras monitor the aft deck, bridge and main cabin.

Power is provided by twin 1990 Crusader 502 V8 gasoline engines, each rated at 380 horsepower with approximately 705 hours. Both engines are located beneath the main cabin floor and turn fixed three-blade bronze Michigan propellers through Velvet Drive transmissions. Cruising speed is approximately 20 MPH and maximum speed is approximately 28 MPH.

Mechanical updates include new sealed stuffing boxes in 2025, rebuilt carburetors in 2024 and new heat exchangers in 2020.

The interior is equipped for comfortable extended use aboard. Features include air conditioning and heat, hot water, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven/stove, wine refrigerator, ice maker and electric head. The boat has three air conditioning/heating units, with two new 16,000 BTU units installed in 2024.

Electrical equipment includes shore power, battery charger, inverter and a Kohler generator installed new in 2025. Six batteries are installed.

Exterior equipment includes cockpit cushions, cockpit tables, davits, swimming ladder, swim platform, electric anchor windlass and a forward deck cushion. A camper-style full enclosure provides additional protection and usable living space in changing weather.

Strait Aweigh is roomy and comfortable, with abundant storage and sleeping accommodations for up to six people.

Recent Upgrades & Maintenance

• Bottom painted — May 2026
• New Kohler generator — 2025, zero hours reported
• New sealed stuffing boxes — 2025
• Two new 16,000 BTU air conditioning/heating units — 2024
• Carburetors rebuilt — 2024
• New heat exchangers — 2020
• Engines and generator serviced each fall and spring
• Engine and generator oil and filters changed as part of regular seasonal service
• Hull cleaned and waxed each spring
• Boat professionally washed on a regular basis

Equipment

Major equipment included with the sale:

• New spare bronze propeller
• Boarding ladder/ gangway
• Wine refrigerator
• Ice maker
• Eight deck chairs
• Dock lines/ropes
• Six fenders
• Garmin 3210 chartplotter
• Radar
• GPS
• Sonar/depth sounder
• VHF radio
• Stereo and cockpit speakers
• Three Wi-Fi-connected Nest cameras
• Bow thruster
• Kohler generator
• Inverter
• Battery charger
• Electric anchor windlass
• Davits
• Swim platform
• Full enclosure
• Forward deck cushion

Who Is This Boat Best For?

Strait Aweigh should appeal to buyers looking for the space and comfort of an aft-cabin motor yacht for Great Lakes cruising, extended weekends, entertaining or seasonal living aboard. Her wide beam, two-engine configuration, bow thruster, generator, heating and air conditioning make her particularly well suited to an owner who wants substantial accommodations along with the systems needed for comfortable time away from the dock.

With sleeping accommodations for up to six and plenty of storage, she is also a good choice for a couple who regularly cruises with family or guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines does the boat have?
Twin 1990 Crusader 502 V8 gasoline engines rated at 380 HP each.

How many engine hours are reported?
Approximately 705 hours on each engine.

Does the boat have a generator?
Yes. A new Kohler generator was installed in 2025 and is reported to have zero hours.

Does it have air conditioning and heat?
Yes. There are three air conditioning/heating units aboard. Two 16,000 BTU units were replaced in 2024.

Does it have a bow thruster?
Yes.

How many people can it sleep?
The boat has comfortable sleeping accommodations for up to six.

What is the cruising speed?
The owner reports approximately 20 MPH cruising speed and approximately 28 MPH maximum speed.

When was the bottom last painted?
May 2026.

Where is the boat located?
Southpoint Marina in Rochester, New York.