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I have a Cummins 6BT-5.9 210 hp engine (1999) in my Mainship Pilot 30. When my engine goes over 2000-2100 rpm I get white smoke. throttle back and the smoke goes away. Is it steam or smoke ? I don't know while it seems to dissipate quickly, the smoke does appear to have some "body" to it. This...

So I just finished installing a Raymarine Evolution EV 150 auto pilot into my 1999 Mainship Pilot 30 and I thought I would share some of my highs and lows. I have a seastar steering single station. I located the autopilot pump and ACU unit in a compartment under the helm seat- I had to cut a...

So I am starting my third year with my 1999 Pilot 30 which I am enjoying, but have questions about its trim. It seems to be sitting lower aft than other Pilot's I have seen. The trim hasn't changed since I have owned her but for to my eye she seems stern heavy. For example the engine exhaust is...

When setting up my raymarine seatalk network to link in my autopilot (Raymarine) with my other raymarine instruments one of the components is a power cable which provides power to the network and some of the other instruments- this power cable comes with three wires positive, negative and an...

I have a 1999 Mainship Pilot 30 and I am installing a new battery charger which comes with a status monitor that I would like to put in the cabin perhaps under the radio or somewhere in that vicinity. I know how to get the wire from the battery charger into the cabin area but don't know how to...

I have 210hp Cummins 6BT-5.9M engine driving a 1999 Mainship Pilot 30. At the beginning of the season I was getting an average speed of about 12.7 kts at cruise (2400 rpm) and about 15.6 WOT (just shy of 2600). More recently the average speed has dropped to about 10.2 and 12.5 respectively. I...

I have a Mainship pilot 30 with a Cummins 6BT5.9 engine. My cruising rpm is about 2400 which gives my about 12-13 knots cruising speed. This weekend I went out and I either felt or sensed a change in engine sound at 2400 rpm and speed began to drop to around 10.5 knots average. I thought it...

This fall/winter, I am planning on installing an evolution auto pilot in my 1999 Mainship 30 Pilot. I think I have the placement of all the components worked out. The ACU will fit inside the dash along with nmea 2000 networking plugs. I have a spot at the steering station for the p70 control...

So after I got my new to me Pilot to her dock- I filled the water tank and had a significant port list with the tank full. Yes the tank is on the port side along with the house bank of batteries. I assume other owners have encountered this- d I need to put some counterweights on starboard or are...

I have a new to me 1999 Mainship Pilot 30 with the cummins 6BT 5.9M engine. On my trip from old marina to new marina, I noticed I was getting no readings from the alternator with the engine running. Once at the new berth, I took a multi meter to batteries and indeed the alternator was not...

So disclaimer- I am a former sail boater whose largest engine was a Yanmar 3gm30f- now I have this "monster" (to me) Cummins diesel. I was getting acquainted with my new friend, I noticed this red button on the aft port side of the engine with the #10 on the top. Can anyone tell me what this is...

Hi- I bought a new to me Mainship Pilot 30 (1999) this fall and have joined the forum. I had (well I still have) a Hunter 33.5 sailboat but am making the leap to power. I loved the sailboat forum for all the great advice and knowledge base and look forward to the same here. My home cruising...

I need to replace the hot water heater on my mainship 30 pilot. As you can see by the pics I will need to remove the exhaust hose to gain access. I was wondering whether anyone has done this ? Any tips or cautions Thanks

So, I have moved from a sailboat to a 1999 Mainship Pilot 30 and am very stoked to get boating this coming Spring. I have lots of questions but I'll start with 2. My hull is dark green, and I understand that Mainship used awlgrip paint. Is there any way to know if it's Awlgrip, Awlcraft or...