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Mainship 42 Feet or larger w/navy hull wanted

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Looking to purchase Mainship trawler style. 1999 to present on age. Looking for navy hull, 2 heads, 2 berths, washer/dryer. Single w/bow thruster, or twins hopefully with trim tabs. Price negotiable. I am located in VA in the Northern Neck area on the Chesapeake Bay. Anxious to purchase!
 
Mainship Boat Search

We, too, were anxious to purchase a Mainship. Our preference was a 39 or 40-ft. with a single engine. We found several online, only to discover that the boats were already under contract after being on the market less than 2 weeks. The Mainship market is very hot right now. We let several boats slip through our fingers because we could not react quickly enough. Ultimately, we found a Mainship 400 which had only been listed for 24 hours and we moved quickly. After contacting the broker, we asked for a video walk-through (face-time) of the boat to save us from flying across country during Covid to do a preliminary inspection. This was a very effective method to "see" the state of the boat and a good broker will share his impressions at the same time.
Good luck with your search, stay diligent, and react quickly to view the boat and put a deposit down to hold it for in-person inspection, sea trial, etc.
Don't know if they're still on the market but during our search in Dec. 2020, we saw some nice looking Mainship 43's with navy hulls in Port Charlotte, FL and Old Saybrook, CT. Again, best of luck.
 
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I too have had the experience of not being able to react fast enough. Have thus far missed out on a Mainship and on a Carver that just flew like a fly off the market due to a quick sale. I have now broadened my manufacturer search; the navy hull Mainship's are few and far between. So in addition to the on site camera walk through, I have a private plane on stand by in case I have to rush to a dealer/seller. Thanks for your note and encouragement. Best!
 
Here is our dilemma, we just bought a Mainship 430, 3 cabin, two head, twin brand new engines, 15K in custom exhaust work, Marquipt davit with dingy. this has been a boat we searched for for 10 years. Then I got an offer for a job was really hard to pass up but involves a lot of travel, sometimes for 10-14 days at a time. No slip fees to pay as we have it behind our house. BUT the Mainship market is hot ( as stated) do I sell or keep?
 
Ha! Of course only you guys can answer that question. Perhaps the best course of action is to wait and see how your free time plays out. You may enjoy having a weekend boat to look forward to when you return home from those business trips. When I was working, the minute I stepped into the marina, felt the breeze, smelled the tang, heard the tinkling of masts, all thoughts of work went out the window. Being on the water, even if you don't leave port, was the perfect tonic. Knowing you have your "escape vehicle" may also help you get through a bad business day. That said, if you end up not using the boat for months on end, please pass her on to a more attentive owner. There's nothing sadder than a boat sitting unused. Have I waxed poetic enough? You can always do the old coin flip test on sell or don't sell. How do you feel with the result-- relieved or disappointed?
We will be taking our Mainship through Florida in March/April. Good luck with your decision.
 
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