Mainship 390 Our HONEST REVIEW 🤓 a live-aboard vessel
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- After living aboard our Mainship 390, Stay Cool 😎, for over a year and owning her for 4 years, we wanted to share our impression of the Mainship trawler and give our honest opinion on this vessel. If you have any specific questions, please leave a comment!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:19 Mainship 390
2:16 Layout
3:28 Flybridge
4:47 Interior
7:35 Engine Room
8:20 Swim platform
9:27 Other features and additions
13:16 Comfort living aboard
14:52 Handling and Maneuvering
15:34 Our boat had a list!
16:48 Backing up and Thrusters
18:23 Maintenance
19:41 Rain drainage system
23:06 Accessibility issues
23:50 Exhaust elbow failure
25:44 New Highfield dinghy
27:18 Our overall impression
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©️Malcolm & Rachel (@staycool123) 2022-2024
This is the kind of review that is really usable for anyone looking to purchase a boat. It was nice that you covered both the pro's and con's of your boat. Thanks
That was our goal. No boat is perfect and glad you thought our review was useful. Thanks for watching!😃
We own a fifty foot CHB and it’s also a great liveaboard. This will be our 4th season living on an amazingly spacious boat in Lake Michigan. 4 1/2 months on the boat 7 1/2 at our home in Az. What a blessed life!
Sounds like a perfect balance and there is so much to explore on Lake Michigan! Enjoy! And thanks for watching😎
That was an awesome review of your Mainship 390. Mainship boats are very popular. Glad that you completed your loop adventure without your boat hardly giving you any problems. The new owners got a gem of a boat.
Thanks TMac! You’re right… Mainships are popular especially as a looper boat. If a boat is pro-actively maintained, it should perform well. Thanks for watching!😃
no such a thing as a perfect boat,everything is a compromise , it's what works for you.great insight on the Mainship
You’re right Bill, there is no perfect boat. This one was the best fit for us for the loop. Thanks for watching!😎
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Very helpful.
Glad you found it helpful Eric. Thanks for watching!😎
Glad to hear your review of the Mainship 390. As you said there are problems with every boat and you just have to be willing to find them. Can't wait to hear what you are doing or have done in the next episode.
Thanks for watching this episode Buck. Good comment about “being willing to find problems”. I can’t imagine owning a boat and ignoring a problem! Next episode is about Vancouver Island. 😎
This was a great video. Very easy to watch. Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching!😎
Excellent review! Thank you.
Thank you for watching!😎
Thank you for another interesting and enjoyable video.
Thank you for watching this episode Andrew!😎
Malcolm & Rachel - Thank you for taking the time to prepare a very well done video and commentary regarding your 2003, Mainship 390. This past June we purchased a 2000, Mainship 390 and have had modifications and upgrades made to her to better meet our needs here in the northern California Delta waterways. We learned a few more good points to consider from your presentation.
Best regards and Happy Holidays - Dave and Linda
Glad you found this episode useful Dave! Thanks for watching and happy holidays to you!😎
Thank you for sharing your experience, choosing a boat is such a difficult and personal decision, any opinions of people that have spent time living on one always helps.
You’re welcome and thanks for watching! Glad it helps in some small way. Are you on the hunt for a boat?
@@staycool123 Research stage would probably be more accurate for where I'm at. Retirement is about two years away. Hoping to purchase something in the 40-50' range to cruise the Bahamas for a month or two at a time. That's the dream anyway. We've been looking at Carver (404/444), Meridian (411/459), and similar offerings. Trawlers and swift trawlers also have a lot going for them, so I'm kinda all over the spectrum.
There are so many options! You could try renting a vessel to see how you like the feel. Just an idea.😊
Great presentation! Very informative and helpful. It's one of the boats I'm considering, and now I know what to look for and improvements I'll want to make.
Glad it helped Thomas! Good luck in your boat search and thanks so much for watching!😎
Again, well done and very informative.
We appreciate your positive feedback Morgan… thanks for watching!😃
Just looked at a 350 yesterday. Great info in this video - thanks!
Good luck in your search. Thanks for watching!😎
I miss you guys!!! I can't wait for your new videos of retired life after the Loop!!❤❤
I'm installing a stern thruster on my 390 over the winter.
I can't wait for boating season on the Hudson River!❤
Awww you are so sweet Leslie! You won’t regret installing a stern thruster… as Malcolm said in this episode, he found it far more effective than the bow thruster when maneuvering in tight spaces.
Next week we’ll start sharing life on Vancouver Island… can’t wait! ☺️🩵
GREAT REVIEW ! THANKYOU !
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching David😎
Very informative video for people contemplating doing the loop. It gives them some things to think about. I’m lucky enough to have had input into the outfitting of my boat. But it was built to my specifications, some people may not like the way I did some things. After 2 years and about 7500 miles under the keel, I still love her. There are a couple of modifications I’m going to do this winter before casting off again, but these are minor modifications. For example I had 4 freezers. I only have used 2. So I’m replacing the other two with wine storage units. One for Reds and one for Whites & Roses.
Roger, you are lucky to have had your Fleming custom-made to your specs. Good thing you can easily modify from 4 freezers down to 2 freezers plus 2 wine coolers. Thanks for watching this episode!😎
Good review, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!😎
Hi Malcom and Rachel! Congratulations on completing the Loop! I've followed your entire journey. I've enjoyed your videos along the way. You've given some excellent tips and suggestions for those seeking to someday do the Loop. I have been eyeballing the Mainships for several years. Stay Cool is/was a beautiful boat, and you kept her looking good. Thanks for this video, as I do not recall seeing any other Loopers give a breakdown of their vessel on CZcams. You two are really good at providing great content. Merry Christmas! 🎄⛄️
Hi Nate and thanks so much for following our Great Loop journey! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and maybe learned a thing or two. A lot of people like the look of the Mainship, especially Stay Cool’s navy hull. She was a great looping boat. We did our best to keep her maintained and in ship shape and in turn she took care of us too! Thanks so much for watching and Merry Christmas to you! 😃🎄
Brilliant video, very informative and well presented.
Thank you kindly!😎
You guys!
This is one of the best reviews I've ever seen.
I'm not taking away from others reviews, but you were so comprehensive and knowledgable, yet friendly (it was like you invited me over for coffee and I was right there chatting with you guys!).
I don't own a boat, but an old coworker had a Mainship 390 that he was selling (he eventually sold it and bought a used Krogen when he retired) so I missed that opportunity.
Great video!
I liked and subscribed!
Happy cruising!
Hey! Thanks so much for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed our review.😃 We are searching for a new-to-us boat on Canada’s west coast so we’ll be sharing that along with other travel in the area. Thanks so much for watching!😎
Great video and comments!
Glad you enjoyed it… thanks for watching!😃
Good job!!!! We have a 2005 34 with FB. And congratulations on completing the Loop.
Thanks Mike! We enjoyed our Mainship. Enjoy your 2005 34… nice boat! Thanks for watching!😎
Great honest review. We have the porthole covers on our boat and they are worth 10 times the cost. Highly recommend to any boat owner. Thanks for another great video.
We agree Andy! Porthole covers was a terrific investment. Thanks for watching!😊
Thank you for your vlog .
You're welcome Malcolm and thanks for watching!😎
Great Review, thanks
Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching😎
Great informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😎
Very informative video. We saw a number of Mainships on the Rideau this past summer doing the loop. They are good looking, well handling, comfortable and easily maintained cruising boats. It's no wonder Stay Cool sold quickly at the end of your trip.
Glad it was helpful Gary! With regular maintenance and care, it’s easy to keep a Mainship in good working order and looking good.👍🏻 Thanks for watching this episode.😎
Good job on the review.
Glad you enjoyed it Larry and thanks for watching!😎
Good job on this video.
Thanks for watching!😎
Thankyou. Great review as we are looking at one tomorrow!
Good luck Joe! Thanks for watching😎
@@staycool123 One question. I have never had a boat with an electric stove. Did you have to run the generator at anchor to use? If not, what size batteries and inverter did you have? Thanks
Joe, the stove in our Mainship was propane. We also had an electric toaster oven and a single induction cooktop which we used with our solar power. We had two 8D AGM batteries and for the year we lived on the boat (while doing the Great Loop) we used our generator only a handful of times, largely because of the solar. We referenced this in some of our previous videos. Hope this helps!
Thanks- all of the ones I've browsed so far had electric stoves and ovens
I like the Mainship 390. Even though there out of bussiness most parts can be sourced 👍
Mainship is a good, simple trawler and it’s too bad they went out of business. Thanks for watching Robert!😎
Thanks for the info that is one of the boats we were looking at my biggest concern is accessibility to the engine room and all the mechanics
Hi Paul, it’s worth taking a tour of a Mainship and ask to see the engine room. Try getting in to make sure you fit! It’s certainly something to consider. Thanks for watching!😎
Nice vid guys. You said , “ouwootside” that’s how I knew you were Canadian!
Haha! Yes we are… how aboot that eh?!
Thanks for watching!😎
We have a cabin with exposed plumbing. After blowing up some pipes over a winter we came to the understanding that there can be no unheated water in the pipes, ever. We use a compressor to blow all the water out of the pipes, boats would seem like the same thing.
You’re absolutely right Reg! Certainly in the northern climates where boats are stored for the winter in freezing conditions, any pipes should be drained/blown out to prevent ice from forming and cracking the pipes. Thanks for watching😎
Thank you.
You’re welcome Helen! 😎
Very thorough! Thank you for your perspective! I was particularly interested in hearing that you preferred a stern thruster to a bow thruster. It does make sense, but that would not have been my first thought.
Glad it was useful! Tidbits of information from various sources help build overall knowledge. Who would have thought a stern thruster would be so effective? 🤷♀️ Thanks for watching DrLaura😎
Thank you
You're welcome Colby… thanks for watching!😎
Nice editing job!!!
Thanks Ted!
Thank you for sharing! We would love to find a Mainship 34 or 390 out on the West Coast BC within the next few years. ⚓️
Thank you for watching and all the best in your search!😃
Rachel, Malcom, thank you!
I have watched practically all of your videos and I am really enjoying these follow ups. Congratulations on completing the loop and the amazing chronicles. I am making preparations for much the same trip and I must say that the upper east and Canadian waters are really what I look most forward towards seeing and experiencing.
I had anticipated some comments on your choice of a single engine vs a duel set up. Was this an economic decision and do you have any regrets or reinforcing comments on this choice? I am currently searching for my loop boat…
Thanks again for sharing your journey and so much valuable information and knowledge.
I would love to hear more about the places visited and most memorable.
Steve
Hey Steve and thanks for watching this episode. It's exciting for you to be in the loop planning stage.😃
With regards to single versus twin engines, our preference was for a single engine. The cost, maintenance, engine room accessibility were all factors in our decision. The only real downside is redundancy if the engine failed. That’s why we got Tow Boat US. The other thing to consider with a single engine is maneuverability. It was a great help to have both bow and stern thrusters for those moments in tight quarters, trying to dock in strong winds etc. Twin engines would make maneuvering easier, but the boat would cost more, there is more maintenance and less accessibility in the engine room. It is a personal preference, but in the end we chose a single engine which was very economical to run at trawler speed!
For more information on our looping experience, (if you haven’t seen it already) take a look at Our Great Loop Summary: czcams.com/video/1HkjqpM9r9w/video.htmlsi=-GfBNkRZcJExTYMj
Probably the best boat review we’ve seen great job! How did you repair the exhaust elbow? Repaired ( how?) replaced?
Wow! Thanks Ned… just trying to be open and honest. The exhaust elbow was repaired and has never leaked since. A replacement would have to be custom-made and would have taken months. Thanks for watching😎
merci très utile, je cherche présentement un mainship 390 mais deux moteur ...bravo
Good luck in your search! Thanks for watching 😎
The two of you have a nack of working together on this video. We'll done and kept my interest even though my family had a Marine Trader 40 trawler made in Tiawan, I believe your vessel is a step up in quality but lacks the room and seaworthyness needed for the Atlantic and Bahamas crossings. I do see many Mainships, and they always look pretty, but personally, I would opt for one in the mid-40 foot range. However, the enclosed shower is to die for on your 390.
Glad you enjoyed this episode William and thanks for watching! 😎
Thanks for the informative review. Completely academic for me since I have a Marine Trader, but interesting nonetheless. My only comment really is that instead of moving one of your two batterie, I'd have added a third.
You’re welcome John! We knew a few loopers with Marine Traders and they seem like good solid boats too. Great idea to add a third battery, something we might have invested in if we were keeping Stay Cool. Thanks for watching this episode😃
Ive followed your journey the whole way through and really enjoyed it. We have an older Mainship. It’s a 1984, 34’ Mark III, and our friends have a 2004, 34’, Mainship similar to the 390, but with the galley down and no extra stateroom. Mainships aren’t the best boats out there, but they are good boats. The builder tried to fulfill the needs of the everyday boater, and did that very well. They are squirrelly in following seas, but most trawler style vessels are. If anyone is looking for a Great Loop, Intracoastal Waterway/side trip to the Bahamas boat, I would highly recommend them. We cruise the southern New England waters with short offshore trips to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. They’re comfortable, efficient, seaworthy enough to get it done safely.
Thanks for your comment! You're right, the Mainships are a popular choice and basically good boats that are relatively affordable. Thanks for following our journey and glad you enjoyed it!😊
Thanks. Great review. 1st of yours I’ve seen. Will watch more. Mainship looks like a good choice. Did you post your costs and expenses?
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! Overall Mainships are good boats. We included our total loop costs in this episode: czcams.com/video/xDfKxwXxieU/video.htmlsi=iCdRMWQhZ0OaqLKS
Great video. Very interesting and informative. As you were comparing your Mainship 390 to other vessels, did you meet any Ranger Tug owners, and how well did they perform? Thanks! JAW
Hi John, we didn’t get an opportunity to see a Ranger Tug inside to see how it compares to a Mainship. But there were a fair number out on the loop so they must be good boats! Thanks for watching!😎
Congrats on your loop. I’ve watched 75% of your posts but did skip ahead to the Mainship review. We have a 2002 MS 390 and use it in SW Florida for week cruises. Hope to be doing the loop in a few years when my wife retires. I have added a long list of quality-of-life items including a stern thruster and following your lead, a Bluetti and 525 watts of flexible solar. Game changers!! In this video you discuss access to the stern area for the scupper drainage problem. I see the access hatch (23:22). Do you have first-hand knowledge of the area(s) where the generator exhaust traverses the starboard water tank and main engine exhaust, and where it connects with the overboard dump? My generator exhaust hose needs to be replaced and it is in a non-accessible area. I think I’m going to have to cut an access hole in the floor, or starboard inside cockpit wall. Thanks in advance, and good luck with your future adventures.
Hi Bob, you will not regret adding the stern thruster, solar panels or Bluetti! Game changers for sure!
From our knowledge, the generator exhaust hose and main engine exhaust hose are virtually inaccessible unless you create access through the floor (as you said). Good luck with that project!
You will have so much fun on your own loop. In the meantime, enjoy cruising in your home waters. Thanks for following our journey😃
What a great video- thanks! 2 quick questions: 1) for your ATT SIM card in the Pepwave I am curious about approximately how many GB you bought/went through per month?, and 2) I am curious what types of issues other than obvious fire/smoke the camera in the engine room picks up? I was thinking about installing one but then I was not sure what utility it would actually provide, eg can you see a loose/fraying belt before it falls off.
Glad you enjoyed this episode! To answer your questions we got an AT&T sim for a cell phone and a separate data-only sim for the pepwave which enabled wifi for the whole boat. I think we got 100GB/month and because of video uploading we sometimes went over and had to renew early. With regards to the engine room camera, we used it primarily to monitor the vacuum gauge on the fuel filter and to visually inspect for water/oil/deisel leaks or smoke. We were able to zoom in on the image while underway and could inspect and monitor recent repairs. It doesn’t negate the fact that one must physically check the belt, do all the usual checks and inspect the engine room before each voyage. A camera in the engine room needs good night vision and placement is critical. We recommend more than one! Thanks for watching!😎
Loved following your adventures around the great loop. I am susceptible to motion sickness so would prefer some type of stabilization. Is there space to install a Seakeeper stabilizer.
We've read about the Seakeeper stabilizer. I'm not sure there is room for it on the Mainship in its current configuration. We had thought about replacing the existing toilet with a composting toilet and removing the holding tank. That would free up quite a bit of room but it is not the easiest to access. Certainly it is worth looking into if you suffer from motion sickness and finding the best location would require further investigation. Thanks for following our Great Loop adventure!😎
LOVE your videos!
I'm curious if the BlueEtti was the only inverter onboard?
Also did you monitor your cameras on the MFD or some other screen?
Thank you Merle!
Yes the Bluetti was the only inverter onboard. We monitored the cameras on an iPad and iPhone. You can see how we used them on our Gulf Overnight Crossing episode: czcams.com/video/3AD6A499opA/video.htmlsi=tQH5xxuKoD1abTpy
Thanks for watching!😎
Canadian Yacht Tops makes and stocks those fender holders. Lefroy, ON.
Good to know Farley! Thanks for sharing!😃
A lot of things that a newby wouldn't think of... That's a lot guys!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!😎
Thank you for such an informative and detailed evaluation of your Mainship 390. We just purchased a 2001 Mainship 390 and you have provided many solutions for a lot of unanticipated issues. We have had sailboats for 45 years and have a lot to learn about power boats. Was the access hatch on the starboard side of the interior hull wall? What size was it? Our Mainship 390 has twin engines so we will face additional issues. What system did you use to put the dingy on the swim platform?
Steve
Glad you found this episode helpful Steve. The access hatch we added was in the inside transom on the starboard side. It was installed to provide access to the drainage system. It was just over a square foot (roughly 12”x16” or so). You can see it here: Great Loop - Boat Projects
czcams.com/video/0mDRZ9SvXtI/video.html
Our dinghy davit system was Hurley H3O. Ours used a manual winch but you could add an electric winch. We found it easy to use and it worked well with our Highfield 310 RIB. You can see it on this episode (around 4:30) Great Loop #79 Tilloo Cay to Black Point Cay
czcams.com/video/5dG784s1Rfc/video.html. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!😎
Hi, very constructive review, thank you for taking the time and sharing it.
Any chance you're ready to sell her? :)
Hey GEO, thanks for watching our review.😎 We appreciate your comment and interest in Stay Cool. We actually sold our boat when we completed our loop. You can see that episode here: czcams.com/video/Xpu17mvfvWM/video.htmlsi=h0XA1uOd6Rcpqb_A
Great video. Just bought a 390. Would be very grateful if you could let me know where the heater is installed? Have not been able to find a good place for the exhaust.
Our diesel heater is installed on the starboard side in a cavity behind the wall panel and the exhaust comes out on the starboard side hull. It’s also pretty convenient to connect to the fuel tank. Thanks for watching and congrats on your purchase!😎
Thanks for the info on the 390! A few more questions...
1) did you miss having a helm seat at the lower helm?
2) did you miss having a second forward facing seat on the fly bridge (ie co-pilot seat)?
3) did chine slap bother you while sleeping in the bow cabin?
Hi Peter, all good questions...
1) We did have a (portable) stool/seat at the lower helm but it was not as comfortable. Typically we were piloting from below in rougher seas so it was easier to stand as the boat was moving to see better. We preferred piloting from the flybridge for better visibility.
2) Yes we did miss having a forward facing co-pilot seat and that is a requirement for a future vessel - although our choice will be for different type of cruising.
3) Chine slap didn't really bother us and is something you get used to. Having an aft cabin would be better if it bothers you.
Thanks for watching!😎
1) We have an AC/DC freezer chest just inside the pilot door, in a custom cabinet with a flip-top lid. We also have a built-in couch\bench seat along the starboard side instead of the movable recliners. I’m sure mine is not quite as comfortable as the recliners, but not too bad. Along with the bench seat is a 2-piece movable ottoman (massive storage inside) with a removable cushioned lid. When navigating from the lower and want a seat, place the ottoman lid on top of the freezer box. I try to do things as convertible and multi-functional as possible.
2) I’m looking for a solution for this as well.
3) See my comment above (bobt1931)
@@staycool123
Very good video, very informative. About the handling, the Mainship 390 has an unusually fine bow and a reasonably deep forefoot. That gives it a soft ride in head seas, but it is known to be a bit squirrely in quartering and following seas because the bow digs in a little. The low headroom over the forward end of the main berth would drive me crazy. Seen it in a number of boats. I've also seen many berths in forward cabins that are severely tapered at the forward end. That would be another no-go for me. Too much togetherness. But Mainships were decently built and provide a pretty good Loop boat at an approachable cost.
Did you tow your dinghy? If so, was it a hassle when docking? If not, was launching and retrieving the dinghy simple and convenient?
Hi John,
While Mainship is a popular boat for looping, each model has its good and not so good features. We had a Highfield dinghy which we never towed and we stored on a Hurley H3O davit system on the swim platform. We found it easy to deploy and used it a lot. Thanks for watching!😎
I had an Allwest 37'. At some of the bridges on the Trent, if I would have stood on the fly bridge, I think would have been decapitated if I would have stood up. But with that top for the fly bridge and the roof for the solar the same height, did you not have any issues on the Trent.
Hi Mike, we had no issues at all along the Trent Severn waterway. We only had to lower our radar (which sits higher than the solar roof) for Chicago and for a part along the Champlain Canal. Thanks for watching!😎
My wife and I have followed your entire loop experience and enjoyed your videos. The Loop is something I would really like to do, although right kw we are seeing the country in a Clas A motorhome. I really like the Mainship 390 but have been leaning towards a boat with an aft stateroom because of my concern with wave slap noise in the front cabin when at anchor. Not sure if you could comment on that concern.
Hi Bob,
Thanks for following our journey! Many people go from RV to boat or vice versa. There are many similarities. We didn’t find the chine slap to bother us much and when living on a vessel, you get used to it as well as other noises. Certainly an aft cabin would solve that problem. We preferred having the cockpit in exchange for the aft cabin. These are all choices and good problems to have! 😎
We have a 390, and the slap was aggravating the first few nights when everything was new. After that, I can argue that I sleep better in the boat than I do at home. When it is really loud, I keep a set of earplugs handy, but haven't used them in a year and a 1/2. @@staycool123
Earplugs are a quick and easy solution but you’re right, after a while it is a sound that rocks you to sleep!
Awesome review. We need to dispose of our couch our salon of our Tollycraft Where did you purchase the recliners in the salon.
TIA
Charlie and Sue
Hi Charlie & Sue,
We got the reclining chairs from RecPro. It was nice to have the foot rest fold up under the chair to save space. The only downside was it didn’t stay up fully for Malcolm. They served the purpose for the second half of our loop. They weren’t top quality but also not very expensive. I’d recommend trying them in a store first or get something a bit more heavy duty. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!😎
@@staycool123 thank you. We will see what we can find. We are in Ontario Canada but 20 minutes to Michigan
I believe they also have a Canadian distributor. We bought them while on our loop stopped at Panama City Beach and it was our Christmas present to ourselves!
Thank you@@staycool123
We have a Mainship 395 under contract in Prescott. Would you share the name of the marine surveyor that conducted the survey and the marina location. Thanks
Helen, the marine surveyor we've used in the past has since retired. The surveyor the buyers used when we sold our Mainship, we wouldn't recommend. I would ask a reputable marina near your prospective boat for their recommendations and get references. The marina location needs a travel lift for the boat haul-out. Our haul-out was at Loyalist Cove Marina. The surveyor has no affiliation with the location. Thanks for watching and good luck with your Mainship purchase!😎
with just the door on the starboard side, do you think it would work for single-hand the loop?
You could make it work and docking shouldn’t be an issue because you usually have help from dock hands, just make sure to lock on the starboard side. Thanks for watching!😃
Something to think about if boat catches fire you should have small soft bag inflatable where you drive boat we had to jump from starboard side of boat and we had a few seconds it was hot fire all the fire ext did not help
Good point Ed! We're sorry to hear you experienced this first hand but it's commendable that you are sharing this with others. That's one reason we always wear our PFD's while underway. You never know what could happen. Thanks so much for watching! Stay safe!😎
How loud is it in the saloon while motoring? It appears you are wearing earplugs?
If we were driving the boat from the lower helm inside the salon for any length of time, we preferred to wear earplugs. Thanks for watching Christian 😎
I hope someone from Mainship watched this video and uses the information for improvement.
That would have been nice! However Mainship is no longer manufactured so a moot point now! Hopefully this helps other Mainship owners and prospective owners. Thanks for watching John😎
What was the difference in price of the boat and what all you added to it (plus or minus) compared to what you sold it for?
Because we made custom improvements to Stay Cool like solar, lighting, window coverings etc ourselves, we were able to control these costs. We prefer not to disclose buying and selling costs but we did not lose value on the vessel and she will continue to hold value as long as she is cared for and maintained by the new owners. Thanks for watching Dave!😎
Great informative video.
Thanks for watching!😃