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Old 07-12-2019, 12:57 PM   #5
DavidM
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Yes, the Mainship Pilot 34 ticks most of your boxes as does its smaller sister the Pilot 30. The boxes it doesn't tick:

V-Berth not a queen
No helm door although getting out the back which is usually open to handle dock lines takes only another second or so. I have easily single handed it.
No A/C at helm, although it could be added to the factory A/C package with some additional ducting/duct damper.

The others you mention: Back Cove 29, Albin 30 all have the same "deficiencies" as above.

The Pilot 34 with the single Yanmar 370 cruises at 14 kts at 2,800 rpm and tops out at barely 20. The Pilot 30 with the Yanmar 315 will go a little faster- cruise at 15+ kts and tops out at low 20s.

With your budget you could easily find a Pilot 34 that would work. I sold my 2003 last year for $110,000. Decent condition but needed new cushions.

It is a damn good boat for what you want to do!!

David
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