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Hi all, We are looking at a 2003 Mainship 430. It currently has a 16kw Yanmar genset. I have not seen that this model before. The current owner said it was installed in the boat when purchased. It does not seem like it fits and I believe it is a replacement. Did this come as an upgrade or...

Interesting discussion, It seems the common reasons that most won't recommend LiFePo is the initial price or unfamiliarity with the technology. The benefits though seem to far outweigh this, Weight, less than 50% per useable Ah (how ready are you to swap out 8D 200lb LA batteries from the...

Thank you, It seems to have posted well enough. Very informative as you can really see the max hull displacement speed and the motors overpowering and pushing up on plane. The Endeavour 44 was similiar as too hull speed, but must have bigger engines as the fuel burn was double.

Thanks for the feedback so far. I had looked at the FP 37 its in the running but not as well equipped for long-term anchoring out. The Endeavour 40 has the walkaround master queen berth. The PDQ 41 also did, but more money and I think only 6 produced so even harder to find. I am aware of the...

Hi all, Been following for a long time from afar, now thinking to get back into life on the water after years of working and RVing. Its time to remove the "X" from XBoater. I have always appreciated power cats for the space, maneuverability and efficiency. I sold my 36' Carver a few decades...

What are you using for a comparison boat? Going to look at one this week so I will take a more in-depth look. Unfortunately none of the listed units have good pictures of closets and drawers. Given the open floorplan and abundance of windows I guess you may have to sacrifice something.

Hi, Just started to look and have always liked the MS430 for a loop boat and maybe some Carribean Island hopping. I have seen comments on the boat being equipped with Yanmars and it sounds like the 370 hp is the popular chose, I have not found much pro/cons of the this boat equiped with CAT...

Thanks, All great thoughts. We are planning to be flexible enough to purchase what we want, where ever it is. The starting location is less important than the timing, don't want to spend years waiting for the right boat in a specific place. We want to cruise from the Bras D'or Lake to the...

Hello, Thanks for the advice, we definitely want to look east to see the west coast. Sorry I guess I know the plan, but didn't describe it too well. Our West Coast trip will end in September of 2021 as we are big Disney fanatics and will be at WDW (Orlando) for the 50th anniversary 10/1/21...

Hi All, As life progressed, we moved on from our 32 ft Carver in 2006. Life in a land yacht is similar as we had a few bouts of 2ftitis. We finally landed in a 42 ft Winnebago that we have spend the majority of the year touring the countryside. Well the bug to return to the water has always...