Child of the Sun is a 2004 Silverton 43 Aft Cabin Motor Yacht that has been well maintained. From the mechanical aspect, this yacht features twin Caterpillar 3126TA 420 HP main engines, Twin Disc transmissions, an Kohler 9 KW generator, QL bow thruster, 3 reverse cycle heat and air conditioner units, Oil-X-Change-R system and a North Atlantic Inflatables RIB tender with Tohatsu 15 HP outboard motor. Child of the Sun also features a Garmin multifunction display, Raymarine depth, autopilot and VHF radio, KVH TracVision satellite system and indoor\outdoor carpeting on the sundeck and flybridge. There are molded-in steps from the swim platform up to the sundeck and flybridge, a full enclosure on the flybridge and sundeck with a hardtop over the sundeck, a 2 staterooms, 2 full heads layout and full beam salon & galley make this a very comfortable liveaboard. This boat is a Great Loop veteran and is ready for the next owner to continue on this or another adventure.

Recent upgrades and maintenance include:

• 1,000 hour service completed (2023)
• Main salon A/C replaced (2023)
• Garmin 8612 xls MFD (2023)
• Shafts aligned, new shaft seals (2023)
• Vesper Cortex Radio/AIS transciever (2022)
• Main engine alternators replaced (2022)
• Port transmission replaced (2021)
• Glendinning power cable retriever transmission and motor rebuilt (2022)
• Starboard shaft replaced (2022)
• Starboard motor mounts replaced (2022)
• New propane tank (2022)
• Rocna Vulcan 25 (57 lbs) anchor (2022)
• Dual 30A to 50A adapter "Y" (2022)
• 50' 30A cable (2022)
• 9.8' RIB dinghy with aluminum dry floor and locker (2021)
• 15 hp Tohatsu motor (2021)
• Seawise dinghy davit (2021)

Silverton 43 Walk Through

As you step aboard this beautiful yacht from the swim platform you ascend the molded staircase and enter the spacious sundeck which is enclosed and perfect for entertaining, dining or relaxation. The current setup includes two teak folding chairs with cushions and a quaint teak table for two for dining but there is ample room for additional or other furnishings. The sundeck also features a wet bar with built-in ice maker. From the sundeck, you can access the salon through the companionway door or the flybridge and then the fore deck through the port and starboard sidewalks. The flybridge is roomy and features a helm station with complete instrumentation and electronics and a three place bench seat with bolsters. Additionally, there are two large L-shaped seating areas aft of the helm bench seat for entertaining guests. Retreating to the sundeck, you can enter the full beam, well-lit salon through the sliding companionway door. Immediately on the port side is the electrical panel and entertainment center with large flat screen TV and the large L-shaped setee\dinette forward. A large L-shaped sofa\sleeper is to starboard and provide a relaxing atmosphere for owners or guests. Forward to starboard in the main cabin you will find the fully equipped galley, boasting a refrigerator with separate freezer, three-burner gas stove with oven, Samsung convection/microwave oven, Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker, stainless steel sink, and ample storage space. Further forward from the galley, you can enter the VIP stateroom, which features a centered queen berth with under berth storage drawers and cabinets, a hanging locker, and plenty of other storage space. There is also a private entrance to the VIP head, with a separate shower stall in an adjacent compartment. Heading back to the salon and down to port, you can enter the full-beam master stateroom, with its queen-sized island berth, two hanging lockers, and abundant storage drawers and cabinets. The ensuite head features a separate shower stall space and separate toilet space. The engine room access is located in the sole of the salon, ensuring easy maintenance access.

Silverton 43 Accommodations

Child of the Sun boasts a spacious full-beam master stateroom located aft, featuring a comfortable queen-sized berth and an ensuite head with separate shower and toilet. Forward, the VIP stateroom also offers a queen-sized berth, with convenient direct access to the VIP head and separate shower. Additionally, the salon features a sofa that can easily convert into a double berth, providing extra sleeping space for guests.

Silverton 43 Main Cabin

Salon

The salon welcomes you with a plush carpeted sole, surrounded by a row of large windows on both port and starboard sides, equipped with blinds for privacy. On the port side you find the entertainment center with large flat screen TV and large L-shaped setee\dinette forward. On the starboard side, a large L-shaped sofa\sleeper with a coffee table\twin ottomans\storage complete the very spacious salon. Engine room access is located in the salon sole.

Galley

The galley, located forward to starboard in the main cabin, is fully equipped with an Princess 3-burner gas stove with oven, a Samsung microwave convection oven, a large Norcold AC/DC refrigerator with separate freezer, a Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker and a stainless steel sink. The Corian counter tops provide ample workspace, while the wood plank sole adds a touch of elegance. Additional features include a toaster, storage cabinets, and ample storage cabinets.

Dinette

The large L-shaped setee\dinette is located adjacent to the galley and easily sits four for dining.

Silverton 43 Master Stateroom & Ensuite Head

The full-beam master stateroom is aft and offers a queen size berth, carpeted sole, nightstands, portlights, large hatch\window aft, hanging locker, storage cabinets and drawers and ensuite head with separate shower and toilet compartments. 

The master stateroom ensuite head features:

• Vacuflush toilet
• Black porcelain sink basin mounted below a Corian style counter top
• Mirrored medicine cabinets with sliding doors
• Separate shower compartment with molded seat
• Separate toilet compartment
• PortIights in each compartment

Silverton 43 VIP Stateroom with Ensuite Head

The VIP stateroom is forward and offers a centered queen size berth, 2 port lights, overhead hatch, hanging locker, storage cabinets, carpeted sole and direct access to the VIP head with toilet and vanity starboard aft and a separate shower space to port.

The VIP head features:

• Vacuflush toilet
• Black porcelain sink basin mounted below a Corian style counter top
• Mirrored medicine cabinet
• Separate shower space with molded seat
• Single port light in both spaces

Silverton 43 Flybridge

The flybridge offers a bimini with full Isinglass enclosure, indoor\outdoor carpeted sole, radar arch, two L-shaped bench seat aft on the flybridge three place bench seat, storage cabinet aft of the helm bench seat, wing door to each sidewalk to the fore deck and molded steps down to the sundeck.

The helm features:

• Garmin 8612 Touchscreen Multi-function display
• Garmin radar
• Vesper Cortex VHF Radio\AIS Transceiver
• Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
• Raymarine ST60 Tri Data display
• Raymarine RAY 215 VHF Radio with DSC
• QL bow thruster control
• SeaFire engine shutdown system
• Separate Throttle and Transmission controls
• Trim tab and windlass controls 
• Jabsco Search Light controls
• Sony Marine Drive-S Stereo with speakers
• Ritchie compass
• Seakey unit
• Safe-T-Alert Flammable fumes alarm

Silverton 43 Sundeck

The sundeck offers a hardtop with Isinglass enclosure, two folding teak chairs with cushions, teak table, storage cabinet, carpet over non-skid deck and molded-in steps to the flybridge, swim platform and main cabin. A wet bar starboard forward on the sundeck features a sink, ice maker and storage cabinets.

Silverton 43 Audio and Video Equipment

This yacht features the following audio/video equipment:

• KVH TracVision TV3 Satellite TV System
• TracVision control box
• 32" Insignia flat screen TV
• JVC CRT TV
• Bose surround sound system with speakers and woofer
• 2 - Sony CDX-CA705M stereo with speakers
• Flat panel over the air TV antenna
• Glomex TV antenna system
• Sony Marine Drive-S Stereo with speakers

Silverton 43 Electronics

This yacht features the following navigation electronics:

• Garmin 8612 Touchscreen Multi-function display
• Garmin radar
• Vesper Cortex VHF Radia\AIS Tranceiver
• Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
• Raymarine ST60 Tri Data display
• Raymarine RAY 215 VHF Radio with DSC

Silverton 43 Electrical System

This yacht features the following electrical equipment:

• Kohler 9 KW generator (400 hours)
• ProNautic 1260 60 amp battery charger
• ProTech-4 25 amp battery charger
• 9 - Group 31 AGM batteries
• Cablemaster shore power cord reel
• 50' 50 amp shore power cord
• 30 amp shore power cord
• Twin 30 amp to single 50 amp adapter
• C-Power Isolation Transformer
• Battery management and electrical panels

Silverton 43 Engine and Mechanical Equipment

This yacht features the following mechanical equipment:

• Twin Caterpillar 3126TA 420 HP main engines (1,190 hours)
• Twin Disc Transmissions
• Oil-X-Change-R system
• Dripless shaft seals
• hydraulic steering system
• Racor fuel filters for each main engine and generator
• Racor fuel filter for the generator
• Reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system (3 zones)
• Central vacuum system
• Attwood 19.5 gallon water heater

Silverton 43 Deck Equipment

This yacht features the following deck equipment:

• Maxwell anchor windlass with foot controls and controls at the helm
• Rocna 25 anchor and swivel
• 200' chain and 100' rope anchor rode
• Stainless steel rails
• Stainless steel deck hardware
• 2 x Stainless steel fender racks
• Kuuma stainless steel grill
• Propane locker
• Bow & stern wash downs
• Windscreen covers
• Dock water connection
• Cockpit hot and cold shower
• Fiberglass swim platform
• Stainless steel swim ladder

Silverton 43 Tender

This yacht features the following tender equipment:

• 2021 North Atlantic Inflatables 10' RIB inflatable tender
• Tohatsu 15 HP outboard
• Sea Wise davit system

Silverton 43 Safety and Fire Protection

This yacht features the following safety equipment:

• SeaFire 1301 engine room fire suppression system with remote on the flybridge
• SeaFire emergency engine shutdown system
• Trident gas control panel
• Handheld fire extinguishers
• Carbon monoxide detectors
• Dual horns
• Jabsco Searchlight
• Bilge pumps
• Throwable life ring
• PFDs
• Life ring

Silverton 43 Exclusions

• Sellers' personal belongings
• Artwork
• Personal tools

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