All you Mainship experts....
Can you offer opinions about the 35/39/40 Mainship? Ive been shopping for a loop boat, and seems like the Mainship offers a lot and is one of the most common boats out there.
The 35/39/40 series are essential the same boat (hull), with improvements along the way, and are priced from less that $100k to over $200, with a fairly big jump going from the 35/39 to the 40.
If one had a goal to do the loop, keep the boat for a few more years, which boat makes the best sense?
A quick search shows 6 35s, 28 39s and 36 40s for sale. The goal would be to sell with a minimum loss, and have the most enjoyable boat with minimal issues.
Is there a strong argument to just pay the $170 to $220 for a 40, enjoy a nicer newer boat that will sell faster, and be in more demand when then time comes to sell? Or perhaps buy a cheaper boat, without the features and have less dollars at risk, also considering a lot have been upgraded?
Also, it seems like a big jump in improvements in the 40, a lot that couldn't be done on an older boat. Some are very nice, like the straight stairs, side deck overhead creates space for kayak storage, more engine room, more storage, better swim platform and access door, etc. (see attached).
Also are there other similar boats to consider, like the 42 Beneteau?
Thoughts?
Can you offer opinions about the 35/39/40 Mainship? Ive been shopping for a loop boat, and seems like the Mainship offers a lot and is one of the most common boats out there.
The 35/39/40 series are essential the same boat (hull), with improvements along the way, and are priced from less that $100k to over $200, with a fairly big jump going from the 35/39 to the 40.
If one had a goal to do the loop, keep the boat for a few more years, which boat makes the best sense?
A quick search shows 6 35s, 28 39s and 36 40s for sale. The goal would be to sell with a minimum loss, and have the most enjoyable boat with minimal issues.
Is there a strong argument to just pay the $170 to $220 for a 40, enjoy a nicer newer boat that will sell faster, and be in more demand when then time comes to sell? Or perhaps buy a cheaper boat, without the features and have less dollars at risk, also considering a lot have been upgraded?
Also, it seems like a big jump in improvements in the 40, a lot that couldn't be done on an older boat. Some are very nice, like the straight stairs, side deck overhead creates space for kayak storage, more engine room, more storage, better swim platform and access door, etc. (see attached).
Also are there other similar boats to consider, like the 42 Beneteau?
Thoughts?