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Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 23,304
Posted By Mainship400
Great diary! Thank you. Where will home port be?

Great diary! Thank you. Where will home port be?
Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,295
Posted By Mainship400
Larry and Lena are good friends. I have been...

Larry and Lena are good friends. I have been fortunate enough to spend weeks at a time on Hobo, in British Columbia, Mexico, Panama, Bahamas etc. IMHO, this boat is a steal at that price. They are...
Forum: General Discussion 07-03-2020, 02:08 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,564
Posted By Mainship400
Someone is going to get a great boat when you...

Someone is going to get a great boat when you leave Hobo:thumb:
Forum: General Discussion 06-15-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,299
Posted By Mainship400
If by Pacific NW you mean WA, Oregon and BC, Doug...

If by Pacific NW you mean WA, Oregon and BC, Doug Olanders "NW Coastal Fishing Guide" is an excellent book. Although published in the 80s, the detailed write ups on techniques, gear, lures and the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-13-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,915
Posted By Mainship400
there is a 2001 mainship 390 for sale in...

there is a 2001 mainship 390 for sale in Anacortes Wa. here is the link https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2001/mainship-390-trawler-3617404/
i don't know the vessel, i just live here, but i used to...
Forum: General Discussion 12-16-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,562
Posted By Mainship400
I have exactly that boat and have owned it for 20...

I have exactly that boat and have owned it for 20 plus years. It’s my favorite row boat. With lightweight oars pulls like a dream. I also put a 2.5 hp Suzuki which drives it 5 knots, any more and it...
Forum: General Discussion 09-27-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,955
Posted By Mainship400
Bob B, do you use a weight distribution hitch...

Bob B, do you use a weight distribution hitch (WDH) for towing or is the hitch on your truck rated for the 11,000 pound without a WDH? on my F 250 , the Class IV hitch is rated at 6000 pounds w/o WDH...
Forum: General Discussion 09-24-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,955
Posted By Mainship400
I have a 27 Glacier Bay, (8000 pound boat). I use...

I have a 27 Glacier Bay, (8000 pound boat). I use a Danforth around here with 15 feet of chain and 200 feet of rode. Works fine. If I was going to buy another anchor first I would just add some more...
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,955
Posted By Mainship400
I live in Anacortes and used to live on Lopez...

I live in Anacortes and used to live on Lopez Island. First if you can move your trip back to mid July, you will have better weather. June is sometimes Junuary. All the recommendations on launching...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 06-10-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,418
Posted By Mainship400
DITTO THIS RECOMMENDATION. i THINK IT CAN BE HAD...

DITTO THIS RECOMMENDATION. i THINK IT CAN BE HAD FOR ABOUT $130. Recommended by my Marine Electrical system class at Skagit Vally community college in Anacortes. An excellent Marine tech program
Forum: General Discussion 02-28-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By Mainship400
Looking for my next (last) Boat

We are looking for a boat we can use in our retirement to spend time in Florida and the Bahamas, 6 months per year. I am 64, and I want to do this as long as I can physically do it, so looking for a...
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,851
Posted By Mainship400
we have Bike Fridays. They have several models...

we have Bike Fridays. They have several models that can be electrified. 30 pounds. Carbon belt to minimize rust. One model (Pakit) fits in a backpack. See link. Love them...
Forum: General Discussion 01-11-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,255
Posted By Mainship400
So we had a 2004 Mainship400 with the single 370...

So we had a 2004 Mainship400 with the single 370 Yanmar. We added a stern thruster as the boat was difficult to maneuver in tight spots due to the amount of windage these boats have. Ultimately sold...
Forum: General Discussion 12-21-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,900
Posted By Mainship400
we have a Bike Friday with an electric assist....

we have a Bike Friday with an electric assist. They make a model called the PakIt which fits into a backpack, which can be had with or without electric assist. They weigh about 25 to 30 pounds with...
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 09-29-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,918
Posted By Mainship400
Chesapeake to Jacksonville Florida off shore

Hello: Helping a friend with a 48 Krogen move his boat from Baltimore to Jacksonville, leaving late next week. Weather permitting, we would like to do part of this off shore to make some time, when...
Forum: Harbor Chat 06-22-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,429
Posted By Mainship400
Definitely get a Library card!! Most Libraries...

Definitely get a Library card!! Most Libraries belong to consortiums that share kindle books. Its easy and I have not bought a book in years thanks to my wife who set me up through Overdrive
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 09-18-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,256
Posted By Mainship400
Thanks, sounds like a much better experience than...

Thanks, sounds like a much better experience than the Mainship. We were usually tucked in to areas with very little fetch and still had quite a bit of wave slap. The mainship also tended to sail...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 09-18-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,256
Posted By Mainship400
Nice boat! I was wondering whether the American...

Nice boat! I was wondering whether the American Tugs have a pronounced "wave slap" due to the semi displacement hull? We had a Mainship 40 and the forward berth sounded like sneakers in a dryer with...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 07-07-2017, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,519
Posted By Mainship400
Yes, we sold it last year. Went quick. Feel free...

Yes, we sold it last year. Went quick. Feel free to PM me with Mainship questions.
Regards
John
Forum: General Maintenance 12-01-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 51,127
Posted By Mainship400
Larry and Lena. So proud of you two!! Awesome job...

Larry and Lena. So proud of you two!! Awesome job of documenting a challenging project. A real benefit to the community!!!! I can't wait to see you.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 11-01-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 14,680
Posted By Mainship400
The forum for smaller boats (The Hull Truth) has...

The forum for smaller boats (The Hull Truth) has a really good thread on selling your boat. You are doing many of the best practices laid out in this thread, so you will be successful. Marketing Tips...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-21-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By Mainship400
Chuck, you might want to also post your question...

Chuck, you might want to also post your question under the "General Maintenance" tab. Not as many of people may look at this particular tab as its Mainship specific.
Good Luck!!
John R
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 09-17-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,288
Posted By Mainship400
We live in the San Juan Islands and travel to...

We live in the San Juan Islands and travel to SeaTac. Have used Kenmore as well as the airporter shuttle. It's a 3 hour excursion when you factor connections or land and ferry travel. But we also...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 09-11-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,711
Posted By Mainship400
I saw this thread and wanted to ask the 34T...

I saw this thread and wanted to ask the 34T owners what width is you mattress? I have only been on one 34T, but the mattress seemed smaller than the one on the 40T. Do you know if it is at least 4.4...
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2016, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By Mainship400
Surveyor in Texas

Have a purchase offer accepted on a Glacier Bay Power Cat located in Port OConnor Texas about 150 miles from Houston. Can anyone recommend a surveyor?
Thank you
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