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    Mainship 34T 2006 Flybridge twin screw lower station$205,000

    2006 Mainship 34 T twin Yanmar 4lhastp 240 hp 1200 hours lower stationOnan Generator 175 watt solar charger 700 watt inverter rare propane range. Fully loaded with all options including flybridge fridge sink plus barbecue. 300 Gallons fuel very economical 2mpg at 8 knots. This boat is in...
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    What is this and what did it look like?

    This is on my 2006 Mainship 34T it goes from the battery charger to the generator battery. Appears to be some kind of fuse?
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    Mainship 2006 34T for sale

    I am listing my 2006 Mainship 34T for earl spring launch. April 10 2024 weather permitting. Details boat is all original including furniture as you can find on internet . As well as complete specifications Rare twin Yanmar 4lhaSTP and lower station. 300 Gallons fuel capacity 1100 hours...
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    Audio Visual help

    I am in the process of getting my television back to the regular antenna. My boat had Trac Vision which I am not using. I was able to reconnect the original antenna bypassing the Glomex (do I need it?) the cables are all labeled really well Mainship gets 5 stars for this . The salon tv works...
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    Perfect Boat haha

    I currently have a Mainship 34T for me it is the perfect layout easily can single handle when I have less experienced crew or I have to move the boat by myself with side door access and can easily move around boat safely. I love the large salon with the galley down it allows full use of the beam...
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    Rain water in Bilge Mainship 34T

    I believe I am getting rain water from the engine room access. There is at least 3/4” space where the rain can run down the fly bridge steps directly into the bilge trying to figure best way to divert it or keep it out. It is annoying because it ends up laying right between my motors.
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    Water heater

    My water heater is setup for coolant to heat domestic water but the coil is blocked. Still works on electric so I turned valves at engine off. I really don’t see the need to change out the water heater because I can generate hot water via electric from generator or dockside. Comments?
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    Best way to sell boat

    Looking for the best way to sell my boat without a broker but I hate dealing with tire kickers and squirrels. Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Vinyl paint

    Has anyone had any luck with painting vinyl cushions? My helm chairs on my fly bridge are stained but the vinyl is still in good condition Pompanette replacements $300 per chair x 3
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    Pompanette P2000 replacement cushions/armrests

    Any cheaper alternatives to $300/set x 3 for my Mainship helm chair cushions?
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    Domestic water heater

    The Atwater water heater on my MS 34T is clogged badly on the engine water side. Still works on electric. I want to replace the unit. Anyone have experience with an easy swap?
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    Rudder support

    On my Mainship 34T the rudder posts extend through a horizontal plywood platform and have a poly square that they also pass through that is fastened with 4 sheet metal screws . Is the poly for stability? Screws we’re loose and I am surprised they are not through bolted if in fact they are for...
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    Prop reconditioning

    I have twin screw one prop has a minor bend in one blade , I will have it reconditioned. Any reason why I should have the other prop done as well even if it looks fine.. I prefer not to double the cost.
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    Bomar Gasket

    Hello again Anyone know where to get replacement gasket for Bomar deck hatch on MS 34T? Any tricks to fixing slight drip from gasket seal?
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    Bridge Clearance

    I plan on going up the Hudson to Lake Champlain in My Mainship 200634T fly bridge. Has anyone done this? I do not have a hard top and the mast can be lowered. Boat is on the hard and covered so I can’t get an accurate height right now. I see many clearances listed at 15’ 6”
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    Hudson River to Lake Champlain

    My wife and I are planning a trip up the Hudson on our Mainship 34T. Our hope is to start mid to late May destination Lake Champlain. Then returning back to Long Island. One thought is to return down the East coast. We are looking for some useful experience as far as time line ,places to stay...
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    Awlgrip scuffs

    My new Mainship 34 T 2006 has scuffs above the water line the yard I am at now said it was from the shrink wrap last winter. The boat was stored with the same yard since new except last winter where it was stored by brokers yard. I believe this is where it happened . Current yard puts a band of...
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    Transmission rattle

    On my Mainship 34 trawler twin 4lhastp one transmission is making a rattling( what I call death noise) when in gear at idle once I give it a few hundred rpm’s more it goes away and is quiet. Mechanic believes there is a sacrificial plate between engine and transmission that could be failing. Is...
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    LED cabin lights

    Looking to replace the high hats in my cabin with leds. They are slim high hats 6” diameter bezel and have a 4 1/2” diameter that goes into ceiling. I can’t seem to find anything this size in 12 volt. Any leads?
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    Proper RPM 34’ 2006 MS trawler twin 240

    My boat only achieves 3100 Rpm (3400 is the spec)wot with clean bottom. Will be checking to see if the tacs are correct and that the throttles are hitting the stops. Does anyone know what the factory props were for this setup? Is this how the boat performed from Mainship?
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    Battery question

    I have a 2006 Mainship Trawler twin engine Yanmar. I just installed a dual out put solar controller plus 175 watt panel because I keep my boat on a mooring and some of the parasitic charges keep running down my batteries . I am trying to figure out how to choose the priority batteries to...
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    Mainship performance

    I am new owner to Mainship 2006 34 trawler with twin Yanmar 240’s. I see recommended wot to be 3400 rpm cruise max 80% which is about 2700 rpm. Top rpm I am getting is 3000 rpm with 2 aboard half tank of fuel and water. I am curious if this is the way Mainship propped the boat or perhaps the...
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    Import To US /EPA

    I am having difficulty bringing a Mainshipn34 with Yanmar 4lha stp engines to US from Canada due to a question about EPA compliance. Boat and engines are 2006. Right now the boat is detained at customs. I was under the assumption if the boat was originated in the US it should be able to come...
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    Maine pit stop

    Purchased boat in NS depending on COVID restrictions I will move boat myself or I will have to have it delivered to Maine by a captain. I am looking for a good landing spot from Chester NS (south coast) in Maine. Timing will be late May early June and from what I have heard finding a spot...
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    Navigation Refresher 21st century?

    I have been boating my entire life mostly inland local waters around Long Island. I have owned several boats as an adult and boat handling is not an issue. I learned navigation old school with paper charts compass dividers parallels stop watch from my Dad an avid predicted log participant. I am...
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