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06-19-2020, 02:12 PM
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City: Ventura County
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 8
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New to site
I am in the beginning process of purchasing a used(2005 Main Ship trawler for my son. Reading some posts it appears they are out of business? Are parts hard to find? Does anyone know where to purchase the sofa-bed that was put in this boat originally? Thank you
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06-19-2020, 03:01 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Seneca Lake NY
Vessel Name: Bacchus
Vessel Model: MS 34 HT Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 5,246
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Originally Posted by 4Fun
I am in the beginning process of purchasing a used(2005 Main Ship trawler for my son. Reading some posts it appears they are out of business? Are parts hard to find? Does anyone know where to purchase the sofa-bed that was put in this boat originally? Thank you
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Welcome aboard TF
We have a 2008 34 HT.
What model / size are you looking at?
Yes MS is out of business but most parts are available. Like most boat builders the components and appliances are fairly common suppliers.
Many prior & current MS owners here on TF and most are happy with their boats.
AFA the sofa, I believe my '08 it was made for MS so not available directly. IMO it was not very comfortable as a sofa and we replaced it w 2 recliners. Sold ours to a MS owner that was doing some refurb. Many replace it with home or RV furniture, futons, etc.
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Don
2008 MS 34 HT Trawler
"Bacchus"
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06-19-2020, 03:17 PM
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Guru
City: Southport, FL near Panama City
Vessel Name: FROLIC
Vessel Model: Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,443
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Like Don says, there really is no such thing as a "Mainship" part right down to the knobs on the doors. About the only thing original to MS is the mold for the hull, not unlike all boat makers.
BTW, if you are looking to adopt, I find myself available. 
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Rich Gano
FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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06-19-2020, 03:43 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 12,187
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Welcome aboard. Mainships are nice boats if they were maintained, just like any other boat...
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06-19-2020, 04:39 PM
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Guru
City: Oconto, WI
Vessel Name: Best Alternative
Vessel Model: 36 Albin Aft Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,134
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So Dad, are you in the market for another son?
pete
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06-19-2020, 05:32 PM
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Member
City: Ventura County
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 8
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LOL, I am the mother, no Dad...........but always room for great boaters
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06-19-2020, 05:41 PM
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Guru
City: Southport, FL near Panama City
Vessel Name: FROLIC
Vessel Model: Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,443
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4Fun
LOL, I am the mother, no Dad...........but always room for great boaters
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What a MOM!!!! 
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Rich Gano
FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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06-19-2020, 05:53 PM
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Member
City: Ventura County
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 8
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Thank you for your information. I am looking for a 40ft trawler, right now the main ship seems to fit most of the bill. It is a 2007
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06-19-2020, 06:02 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Seneca Lake NY
Vessel Name: Bacchus
Vessel Model: MS 34 HT Trawler
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 5,246
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The best resource re the 40T is a website Steve Cyr put together for his boat "Stella Blue"
http://scyr.org/stellablue/index.php
Steve was my inspiration for my Bacchus website.
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Don
2008 MS 34 HT Trawler
"Bacchus"
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06-19-2020, 06:18 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,653
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard. Aw snap! Is it too late to get into the adoption line?
I come with a GREAT apple pie recipe...
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RTF
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06-20-2020, 12:21 AM
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Member
City: Ventura County
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 8
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Thank u so much for your information. Do u know what size generator is generally used on this boat. The boat I am looking at does not have a generator so I will need to purchase one. Is there anything in particular that is disliked about this boat that u know about? Thanks .”, bonnie
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06-20-2020, 02:30 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 12,187
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We have a 41’ trawler. Our genset is a 9KW Onan. Personally I think it is a bit too big and would be happy with a bit smaller one since we usually don’t load this one up enough to make it work.
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06-20-2020, 10:12 AM
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Guru
City: Nanaimo
Vessel Name: former owner of "Pilitak"
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Feb 2018
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Hi Bonnie, and welcome to the site. You are a very generous mother!
I don't have a lot of familiarity with the exact model you are looking at. Have you considered other makes and models, as getting focused too early in the process of buying a "first boat" could lead to a less than optimal decision? I am not saying anything bad about this boat, just trying to ensure that you end up with a boat that meets the needs and wants of your son.
As far as generators go, I have a 9 kilowatt Onan as well. If you want and regularly use air conditioning, a 9 KW is probably OK. I dont' have AC, so as Dave says, I have to run electric heaters on deck sometimes (on hot summer days) to load it up properly. I would be better with about a 5-6 KW. My boat is a Nordic Tug 37, so about 40 feet overall, so a similar size to what you are looking at. Northern Lights makes a good unit.
Good luck in your hunt, and your son is a lucky guy!
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Nanaimo, BC
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06-20-2020, 12:53 PM
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Guru
City: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
Vessel Name: Capricorn
Vessel Model: Mariner 30 - Sedan Cruiser 1969
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 1,919
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Probably half the boats on this site are from manufacturers who are out of business. Realize a boat is kind of like a bicycle. On a bike, the manufacture might only make the frame, the rest of the parts are out sourced. Same with a boat, so engine made by one company, fridge by another, electronics by another. So getting a boat that is made by a manufacture that is out of business isn't as critical as you might think.
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06-20-2020, 01:14 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 12,187
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Yes, the manufacturer of our boat has been out of business for many years now. It isn’t a problem.
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06-20-2020, 03:39 PM
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Guru
City: Oconto, WI
Vessel Name: Best Alternative
Vessel Model: 36 Albin Aft Cabin
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 2,134
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Sorry, Mom.. So do you want to adopt another son? I promise I will call you three times a week, I have three children who come looking for a grandma and seven grandkids who would be your new great grandkids.
We are kind of a "package deal", Ill even drag my wife into the deal and you can call her your new daughter in law.
pete
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06-22-2020, 01:44 PM
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Member
City: Ventura County
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 8
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Thank you so very much. You said exactly what I feel. I wonder if my son has explored all boat possibilities. We have looked at a number and cost is a factor. He likes the “tug” but from what we found a bit on the more costly side. Thank you for your information on generators, I admit I know nothing except the most popular brands. So your response is very appreciated. I love adding to my sons happiness. He is so good, works 7 day’s a week sometimes 2 jobs a day. He’s a gray son. Have a beautiful day
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06-22-2020, 01:46 PM
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Member
City: Ventura County
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Cute. LOL. Thanks for the laugh. Enjoy your day. Lucky family!!!!!!
Bonnie
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