I have been looking at trawler styles boats for years and may have become jaded. I have been drawn to Nordic Tugs, American Tugs, Nordhaven, and the like. But since retirement it seems I have a beer budget and champagne taste and these may not be attainable. These are all very nice boats. I have steered clear of Mainships, why, I don't know. Maybe based on some comments over the years from people not speaking highly of them when speaking of Nordic tugs and Nordhavens.
Looking for a boat to live on for 4-6 months during the winter. just me and my wife and likely a dog at some point. Mainships keep popping up in a decent price range and layout and systems.
We are looking at occasional cruises along the keys and maybe up to Savannah and southeast coast (maybe to Wilmington). Minimal if any on the hook nights, in the beginning. Fair weather cruisers maybe 2 or 3 times over the 4-6 months. More time than money so we can wait out weather.
So the loaded question. How serious should I consider a Mainship 40'. Budget is about $125,000 to $130,000 purchase price, which leaves some room for getting it ship shape. Good-Bad-what to watch out for- pros- cons, thoughts, suggestions, experiences, maintenance issues, loss of value etc, etc,...??? Plan on a critical survey.
Looking for a boat to live on for 4-6 months during the winter. just me and my wife and likely a dog at some point. Mainships keep popping up in a decent price range and layout and systems.
We are looking at occasional cruises along the keys and maybe up to Savannah and southeast coast (maybe to Wilmington). Minimal if any on the hook nights, in the beginning. Fair weather cruisers maybe 2 or 3 times over the 4-6 months. More time than money so we can wait out weather.
So the loaded question. How serious should I consider a Mainship 40'. Budget is about $125,000 to $130,000 purchase price, which leaves some room for getting it ship shape. Good-Bad-what to watch out for- pros- cons, thoughts, suggestions, experiences, maintenance issues, loss of value etc, etc,...??? Plan on a critical survey.