Recent content by Captain Ron D

I own a Mainship 400 2007 Model. The rubber seal around the aft Salon Door glass door windows needs to be replaced. I am having difficulty in locating that rubber seal. If you have a source for that rubber seal, please be so kind as to email me that contact information at Fourdent@san.rr.com I...

I was successful in finding one at a marine swap meet. It was made in Italy and was a 'spare' to prior owner. Have not been able to find one in any of the marine stores here in Sandy Eggo. Sorry. If I come across another I will buy it and contact you. Ron

Hello Mainship Owners: Captain Ron Here. I needed to replace the Rubber seal around the aft salon bi-fold doors. I am having difficulty in finding the replacement seal, as I understand it, Pompanette made those doors, but is no longer in business. Therefore the source of the Rubber seal around...

Greetings from Sandy Eggo, California, Land of the Fruits and Nuts ! Weather is overcast with heavy brown smoke from the East County Fires. If you have a moment and are on good terms with the 'Big Man Above' there are a lot of folks here that need your thoughts and prayers. Massive loss of...

Captain Jim, Did you find a source for the Glass to Frame window seals? I have a Mainship 400 and need to replace that seal in all the side and door windows. Any help you could lend would be most appreciated. Email is fourdent@san.rr.com. Thanks very much Captain Ron D

I have a Mainship 400 with the Yanmar 370 Single 6 Engine. I have a small leak in one of the two Diesel Fuel Tanks. Has any of you repaired the Aluminum Tanks? Have any of you replaced the Aluminum Tanks and if so with what? Preferred material for replacement tank:?? Aluminum...

Don't have a reply, but I have a 2007 Mainship 400. One of the aluminum fuel tanks developed a leak on the bottom, which appears to be due to corrosion. Diesel is seeping out from the bottom of the tank into the bilge. I just pumped that tank dry and now need to replace it. Is there a poly...

Deposit to see boat For many years I was a boat salesman and NEVER did we require a 'deposit' to see a boat, or even go for a sea trial for that matter. My opinion is,,,,, go find another boat and seller. If he is this demanding up front, just think what it will be like if you need service or...

Thank you !! Thank you to all those that replied to my issue with the Mainship BBQ issue. I appreciate you taking the time to help a fellow Trawler Owner, Captain Ron.

Has anyone replaced that worthless electric BBQ up on the fly bridge, with a propane one? I have done everything I can think of to clean connections etc. and it still takes nearly an hour to cook a burger. Can't keep the grand-kids entertained that long ;-) Before you tell me the cautions...

Single versus twins, twins versus single. Been there, done that for decades. First boat was a 26' Single Diesel. Second boat was a 34' Twin Diesel, Third boat was a 38' Sportfisher with twin V-8 Diesels, and current boat is a 41' Mainship Trawler single Yanmar Diesel. Care to guess which one I...

They make a 3 step removable ladder, with wood treads, and stainless hardware. There are 2 stainless brackets into which the top of the ladder attaches. You can mount it on either the transom such that the bottom rests on the swim platform, or, you can mount it on the inside of the cockpit...

Live Aboard Percentages There was some question as to how many folks live aboard, as a percentage of a marina or yacht club. I served as Port Captain of Southwestern Yacht Club two years ago. We have 385 wet slips in our marina. The Port of San Diego allows us to have 10% of our slips as...

Does anyone out there with a Mainship 400 have any experience in cleaning the Holding Tank Float? Mine seems to indicate 1/2 or slightly more after having it pumped. I watched the 'Holding Tank Technician' when he pumped it out and his estimate matched the capacity, plus or minus a few...