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2004 Silverline Silverline 1800LS Photos
2004 Silverline Silverline 1800LS Test Details
| Category | Bowrider |
| Length | 17ft 8in / 5.18 m |
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2004 Silverline Silverline 1800LS Description
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The competition is stiff for 18-foot bowriders. To distinguish itself, Silverline Boats markets its line by offering standard features that many builders make optional.That's not to say three-step boarding ladders and two-tone in-gelcoat finishes are unusual, but items like this can significantly boost the price of a boat.
Powered by Yamaha's peppy new F150 four-stroke outboard, Silverline's 2004 1800LS is thoughtfully designed, soft riding and quick. With an overall length of 17-foot 8-inches, this 1,300- pound bowrider impressed us with a top-end speed of 51 mph. And it's no slouch off the mark.
Planing in three seconds, we hit 30 mph in six seconds and 40 mph in eight seconds. Mid-range acceleration numbers are equally good, notching 20 to 40 mph in five seconds, and 30 to 50 mph in nine seconds. Considering the hull's deadrise is 18 degrees, these are fast times.
One option Silverline should make standard is hydraulic steering, or at the very least dual-cable steering. Our test boat was equipped with single-cable steering, which made tight manoeuvres challenging.Turning the wheel took lots of muscle, and impeded our sensation of feedback from the hull at high speed. Still, the hull tracked straight and turned well. Trimmed positive, the bow stays level and the bottom frees up nicely.
For its size, the 1800 LS is comfortable and spacious. Being configured for outboard power, there's naturally more room to work with in the cockpit.We liked the high-back sport buckets with rotocast frames - they both swivel and the helm seat slides.
The upholstery work is nice too, highlighted by ridges around thigh-support panels.
There are numerous storage areas throughout, including a sizable in-floor ski locker and open side compartments with cargo netting. As well, the 1800 boasts a substantial amount of room under its bow cushions and full-width aft bench seat. Looking for a cold drink on a hot day? A lockable glove box converts to an ice-chest with drainage.
The aft bench is moulded from fibreglass, as are the bow liner, integrated consoles and compartment lids. Inside and out, Silverline has taken its time with fit and finish, and upon close examination, the hull and deck are bonded with stainless- steel screws, certainly a wise choice for reasons of longevity. The deck hardware is through-bolted and the bow and stern eyes are reinforced by laminate.
With custom exterior graphics to compliment its pleasing interior colour scheme, the 1800 LS is quite attractive. Drivers will enjoy its straightforward helm and instrument panel, highlighted by gauges with chrome-plated bezels. Visually in-sync with the lines of the deck, the smartly curved windshield offers passengers appropriate protection.
For quality considerations, Silverline laminates their boats in an ISO 2002 facility, using top-grade materials. Stainless steel is the choice for everything from upholstery staples to deck cleats,but without question, I was most taken with the 1800's highly polished gelcoat work.
Wolfgang Schneider is respected throughout North America for his expertise in marine architecture. Silverline engaged Schneider to design the 1800 LS, as well as every other model in its fleet. Unquestionably, the company has a will to succeed and appears wellpositioned to do so.
2004 Silverline Silverline 1800LS Test Specifications
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Test boat engine: Yamaha F150 Four Stroke, 2.67 L (162.8 cid) 150-hp, V-6 four-stroke gasoline engine.
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