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540 Pilothouse Specifications

Specifications

  1. Length overall - 54' 0"
  2. Length on deck - 51' 0"
  3. Beam overall - 16'
  4. Approximate displacement - 54000 lbs.
  5. Draft - 3' 6"
  6. Fuel capacity - 600 gallons U.S.
  7. Water capacity - 200 gallons U.S.
  8. Holding tank - 65 gallons U.S.
  9. Bridge clearance (inc. radar arch) - 19' 6"

    Construction Features
  1. Hull and deck are hand laid, with  isophthalic resins and gelcoat using foam cored construction
  2. Hull is foam cored down to the waterline with solid glass below the waterline with foam cored stringers
  3. Unitized construction with fiberglassed soles and bulkheads
  4. Non skid decks
  5. Insulation thermal and acoustic
  6. Warranty: Five year structural hull limited
  7. Engine warranty; ~ five year limited (varies with manufacturer) For other warranty information see vessel operations manual
  8. Safety equipment is Coast Guard approved

Standard equipment and options list.

Hull and Deck

  1. Molded F.R.P., hand laid with isophthalic resins and gelcoat
  2. Color: smoke white
  3. Ceramic barrier coat
  4. Bottom paint: Anti-fouling below spray chine, color: black
  5. Deck, including main decks and command-bridge: Cored F.R.P.
  6. Hull deck joint: Mechanical and secondary bonded
  7. Sheer trim: Impact resistant plastic with stainless insert
  8. Radar arch: F.R.P. prepared for electronics
  9. Deck rails:1.25" stainless steel
  10. Windows: Aluminum framed and urethane bonded
  11. Deck hatch: Lewmar 20" or eq.
  12. Portlights: up to (8) Stainless Steel.
  13. Windlass: Lewmar Concept III 24V or equivalent, with remote switches and foot controls
  14. Anchor: Delta/CQR/or Bruce  30kg (60 lb.). or eq., 300 ft. 5/16 Acco chain and 100' 5/8 nylon rope
  15. Anchor foredeck washdown,  raw and freshwater
  16. Cleats: Mooring (6) 12", (2) 10" and (2) 8"
  17. Fender Locker: With (6) fenders
  18. Swim-grid: Integrated into hull
  19. Stern flag socket: Flush stainless steel, with 5' teak flag pole

Standard Propulsion

  1. Volvo TAMD74P EDC ...480 hp (353kW) Turbocharged and Electronic Injected
    *Other engines may be available on request

Engine Room

  1. Heat exchanger: Fresh water cooled
  2. Starters with 4D batteries
  3. Alternators, for battery charging and house battery charging
  4. Flexible engine mounts and gear mounts
  5. Engine room lighting: (4) 110V fluorescent lamps and 24 V bulb
  6. Propeller shafts, Premium 316 stainless steel
  7. Propellers: (4 blade)
  8. Main engine controls: Std electronic engine manufacturer's
  9. Main engine exhaust: Through aft corners
  10. Main engine cooling system: separate through hulls via sea bay with sea cocks
  11. Fuel system: Aluminum tanks for 600 U.S., gal capacity with crossover valve; one fill port, one starboard
  12. Fuel supply manifold
  13. Primary Racor filters and engine mounted secondary fuel filters
  14. Fuel return manifold

Hardware and Equipment

  1. Steering: Hydraulic controlled twin rudders with bronze gland type bearings
  2. Stainless steering wheels
  3. Bow Thruster 10", 10hp dualprop
  4. Trim tabs: Bennett electric / hydraulic or eq.
  5. Heating system: Std-Electric baseboard (6)
  6. Domestic water: Deck fill port and stbd., 200 U.S. gal. tank and press. pump.
  7. Domestic water heater: 20 U.S. gallon tank with engine heat exchanger
  8. Sewage system:  with holding tank and valve for overboard discharge via macerator
  9. Tank level sender and gauge
  10. Overboard pumpout deck connection
  11. Bilge pumping system: Four high capacity auto/manual switched electric pumps
  12. One manual Whale bilge pump for engine room bilge
  13. Seacocks: Bronze or S.S. on all underwater fittings
  14. Bonding system: Main bonding strap throughout vessel
  15. Transom zincs
  16. Shaft collar zincs
  17. Shaft brushes

Electrical Systems

  1. Auxiliary generator: 13.5kw Onan with ship to shore transfer switch, sound shield, through hull exhaust with water lift muffler and 12V start battery
  2. Distribution panels: 110/220V AC and 24/12V DC, with voltmeter 
  3. Shore connection: 2 X 50' X 50' amp shorepower cables to sockets at cockpit
  4. House batteries: HD deep cycle in 24V array with battery switches
  5. Battery chargers: (1) 24V 120 amp, (1) 24V 40 amp for start batteries
  6. Navigation lights
  7. Engine manufacturers panels: Including, engine rpm, engine water temp, engine oil pressure, gear oil temp, gear oil pressure, engine oil high temp. alarm and engine low water level alarm
  8. Fuel gauges, water tank gauges (lower station only)
  9. Horn buttons for dual electric 22" and 25"
  10. Windshield wipers: with switches (lower station only)
  11. Defogger switches (lower station only)
  12. Auto bilge indicators
  13. Bilge pumping system switches (lower station only)
  14. Holding tank level gauges (lower station only)
  15. Compass and Rudder angle indicators: At upper and lower stations
  16. Instrument lighting control
  17. Anchor control switches, with foot controls
  18. CATV inlet

Vessel Accommodations

Command Bridge:

  1. Pilot console, with engine instruments and electronics arrangement inc. magnetic compass and space for o/s electronics
  2. Dodger, light smoke Plexiglas
  3. Pilot house access port of helm, with stairwell from pilot house
  4. Helm seat and companion seat
  5. Radar arch, with provision for mounting electronics
  6. Settee aft of helm seating with upholstered exterior cushions
  7. (2) Stereo speakers fwd and (2) aft
  8. Beverage holders
  9. Bridge helm, seat and instrument covers
  10. Ladder to cockpit
  11. Courtesy lights

Cockpit:

  1. Courtesy lights, (2) exterior of transom (2) in cockpit sides
  2. Stairs from cockpit deck to swim grid
  3. Ladder to Command Bridge
  4. Walk around from side deck access per drawing with inboard handrail
  5. Speakers, from salon stereo
  6. Stowage locker and fender locker in seat at stern
  7. Freshwater hot and cold telephone shower

Pilothouse / Dinette:

  1. One helm seat at control console and navigation area, dinette to port
  2. Pilot console, with instruments and electronics arrangement inc., magnetic compass and space for o/s electronics
  3. Command Bridge access stairs aft to port
  4. Lower deck access stairs fwd to starboard
  5. Windshield; tempered safety glass, non opening with defoggers
  6. Pilot house door starboard
  7. Privacy cover: Windshield
  8. Chart locker with reading light
  9. Speakers (2) for 110V system
  10. Heater with zone control

Galley:

  1. Galley cabinets with Karadon or eq. counters and double stainless sink
  2. Hot and cold faucet
  3. Cooktop stove with ventilation fan
  4. Hardwood sole in galley and pilothouse
  5. Refrigerator; 18 cu/ft 110V
  6. G.F.I. Outlets in countertop area (2)
  7. Microwave/ convection oven
  8. Trash compactor

Salon:

  1. Furnishings to be selected from designer list, or owner supplied with credit
  2. L/shaped settee or sofa allowance
  3. Coffee table
  4. (2)salon occasional chairs
  5. Entertainment cabinet with accommodation for TV and stereo
  6. Stereo system: AM/FM, CD player, tuner amp with (4) speakers/or optional infrared system
  7. Valances to accommodate window coverings
  8. Window coverings; vinyl louvered blinds or eq.
  9. Salon door aft., with window to starboard in cockpit
  10. Cabinside windows, 1/4" safety glass, light smoke tint
  11. Telephone wiring to dockside receptacle
  12. T/V and antenna hookup
  13. Central vacuum receptacle and 110V outlet
  14. Heater with zone control

Master Stateroom:

  1. Queen size berth with inner spring mattress
  2. Bureau; chest of drawers with counter top
  3. Night tables with drawer and locker
  4. Hanging locker; lighted
  5. Accommodation for T/V (prewired)
  6. Stainless portlights with screens
  7. Reading lights at berth (2) and overhead lighting
  8. Heater with zone control
  9. 110V outlets

Master Stateroom Head:

  1. Vanity cabinet with Karadon countertop, and stowage under
  2. Hot and cold faucet
  3. Medicine cabinet; with mirrored door, and overhead lighting
  4. Enclosed shower with seat and door
  5. Head: Electric
  6. Premium tile deck covering
  7. Portlights
  8. Towel bars and tissue holder
  9. Exhaust fans in shower and W/C and one G.F.I. outlet

Forward Guest Stateroom:

  1. Queen size berth with foam mattress
  2. Reading lights at berth (2) and overhead lighting
  3. Hanging locker; lighted
  4. Portlights  with screens
  5. Door to ensuite / day head
  6. Deck hatch: 20"Lewmar or eq.
  7. Entertainment area with accommodation for T/V (prewired)
  8. Hatch access to line locker
  9. Heater with zone control
  10. 110V outlets

Guest Stateroom Head / Day Head:

  1. Doors (2) locking
  2. Karadon or equal vanity, cabinet with sink and hot and cold faucet
  3. Medicine cabinet with mirror, and overhead lighting
  4. Head: Electric
  5. Enclosed shower/tub, molded F.R.P. with sump, fixtures, light and door
  6. Portlights with screens
  7. Towelbars and tissue holders and hook
  8. Exhaust fan and one G.F.I. Outlet

Guest cabin: 3 stateroom plan only

  1. Double berth or dual bunk with foam mattress(s) with stowage under
  2. Lights overhead and reading
  3. 110V outlet

Companionway:

  1. Overhead lighting
  2. Courtesy lighting

  3. Central vacuum system receptacle and 110V outlet
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The EVOLUTION of the MOTORYACHT

Silhouette  540 Pilothouse

ULTIMATE LUXURY  *    INCREDIBLE RIDE
Maximum interior volume and quality, comparable to much larger and more expensive yachts.

Add options below to customize to your taste and equipment requirements
Vessel Options and Packages:
Safety Equipment Pkg.
Life rings with brackets (2)
Lifejackets (6 adult and 2 children's)
Fire extinguishers (4)
Fire axe with bracket (2)
Fire bucket (2) with rope
Flares (12) ABCD (2 packages of 6)
Buoyant heaving line (1)
Portable air horn (1)
First aid kit and manual (1)
Carbon monoxide detectors (2)
Searchlight (1)
Emergency radar reflector (1)		  

 

 

 

 

 
* Fire Extinguisher: Automatic, engine room
Engines: (Engine  upgrade prices are approximate until the date of sale.)
Volvo TAMD75P EDC ...480 hp (353kW) (will achieve approximate 20kn cruise)
Volvo D12 ...675 hp (496kW)
Cummins QSM11       ...635 hp (474 kW)
* Caterpillar
*Other engines may be available on request
Dual fuel filters with crossover
* Dripless shaft seals
Electronic Navigation Equipment Pkg.’s
Allowance for customer selection of Radar GPS, Sounder and Plotter
(allows customer to personalize electronics to their needs)
*Any variety of custom packages available on request.
Hull and Operations
Dinghy Garage Pkg.(includes winch system)(storage or stateroom also possibilities for this space)
Bimini Top / with S.S. frames, 12'X10' with  top quality fabric
Stainless steel hinges for Radar Arch
Cablemaster (other shorepower connectors remain as in spec')
Central vacuum system: Built in with hose and attachments
Vacuum Flush head system
*Davit: 1000 lb. with 24V winch
*Davit: 1500 lb. with full  remote power controls from your dinghy
*Decor quilt and pillow package allowance (Allowance TBA with client)
Heating: diesel furnace upgrade/ Diesel hot water w/zone controls, 65000 BTU
*A/C
*Command bridge barbecue, fridge in wet bar
*Oil change system   (Standard with Volvo TAMD480)
Cellular phone 12v power outlets in 4 locations
*Propeller(s) spare ea.
Raw water wash-down at cockpit
Fresh water wash-down at foredeck
*Spotlight; with remote controls
* T/V VCR pkg. (1) 20" salon and (2) stateroom 13"
* Video monitoring system 12V for engine room and aft
*Washer/Dryer / Splendide-2000 (vented) located in mid cabin
*Washer/Dryer / Asko w/ S.S. baskets, low H20, 2 units in mid cabin or aft in lazarette
*Watermaker 600 GPD
Luxury interior  (You select fabrics, furniture and plans  to suite your individuality, with generous finishing allowances)
Options include installation and required hardware at time of initial construction.
*Specific items to be determined and priced as required
Further details on options will be provided at customers’ request.
Price of options are approximate until the date of sale.
Applicable taxes are payable at time of deposit and milestone payments

Silhouette Yachts, may alter materials, equipment specifications or models without notice.
All capacities, specifications and measurements are approximate and may vary with options.

Silhouette Yachts
Homeport / 540 Pilothouse / Wavepiercer / Links
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Tel: 1-604-307-8425

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