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FOR SALE: 1983 Mainship 34' MKlll - $32,000 - Palm Beach County, Fl

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1983 Mainship 34 MKlll $32,000

ABOVE AVERAGE CONDITION - NOT A PROJECT BOAT. DOESN'T NEED TLC. READY TO GO. EASY SINGLE HANDING CRUISER.

Feel free to PM for more information, images, etc.


Currently located off intracoastal in South Florida (Palm Beach County).
Great marina in upscale area with available liveaboard slip if needed, restaurants, stores, includes showers, laundry, wifi, water, pump out, 50/30amp electric Located on the Great Loop and the Florida Loop.

34' Length
11' 11" Beam
2' 10" Draft

Wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. Could be great liveaboard. Easy for Single Handing operation. Look like a pro backing into slip with new Bow Thruster. Boat has monthly diver who cleans, inspects, provides monthly report and replaces zincs when needed. Selling due to family obligations.

It is very well maintained and shows. Well running Perkins engine (185hp). Generator (Northern Lights 5kw). Both systems start up every time and no known problems. It is taken out for cruises often, not an unused marina boat. Walk thru transom door direct to large swim platform and ladder. Four rod holders in cockpit. New freshwater system including additional water tank (80 gallon total capacity), New water heater, New water lines and fixtures. Interior has been totally updated and looks great. New LED lighting. New Raritan ME head with new SaniFlex sanitation hoses and tank vent. Separate enclosed shower stall with glass bifold door (not a wet head). New transom shower. New Webasto FCF Platinum 16000 btu air conditioner for salon. Reconditioned AquaTemp 12000 btu air conditioner for galley and v-berth.. Decks, House and flybridge professionally painted with Awlgrip. Solar ventilation. Very comfortable inside. New work listed in description completed within the last 2.5 years.

Seats 5 on flybridge. Easy cruising.

Cockpit transom door, transom shower, large swim platform with 4 step telescoping ladder, Horizon electric windlass, autopilot, trim tabs, upper & lower stations, Garmin GPS Map both stations, remote searchlight, compasses both stations, 460ah house battery bank,, alcohol stove, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, Isotherm Cruise 130 ac/dc refrigerator/freezer, Edgestar icemaker (currently uninstalled). Have a lot of other included items, extra parts, pumps, tools, hardware, fluids, filters, belt, connectors, hoses, teak, etc. Cockpit and Flybridge canvas recently restitched.


Details:
MAIN ENGINE: Perkins T6.3544 ENGINE: (~ 3800 hrs)
Newer engine battery, engine starter rebuilt, new alternator, new primary lift pump, hoses and belts replaced, new valves for return fuel system, wiring on engine harness replaced where necessary, complete coolant system pressure test, etc. Professionally maintained. Run weekly and taken out of slip. Starts right up and burns ~2gph @ 8-9kts at 1900 rpm.

GENERATOR: Northern Lights 5kw. Model: M673D-5KW . It runs both AC's, water heater, refrigerator and all systems simultaneously.
Sound enclosure (works very well)

224 Gallon Diesel
80 Gallon Fresh Water
25 Gallon Waste tank (est based on dimensions)


Shorepower: (1) 50 amp splitter with (2) Shore Power Lines

460 ah House Battery bank

Electric Windlass: Horizon

BOW THRUSTER: SidePower SE60 Bow Thruster install Including new Fiberglass Tunnel/ ProNautic Charger/Odessey Extreme Battery/Joystick/Wireless Remote/Automatic Main Switch

New running gear (stainless drive shaft, coupling, mid bearing, cutless bearing, prop sent for inspection, refurbished rudder/packing and post. Had shoe removed as well and had refurbished. Fully aligned after work performed.

Bottom sanded and painted with Micron CSC, new zincs, etc

Removed all carpet from interior walls and ceilings. Sanded and painted using topside paint. Walls in salon are new teak with new insulation, ducting, etc.

Custom carpet in salon (3 pieces, bound)

New LED lighting

New Solar vent

New 32" Insignia TV and Glomex amplified mast mounted antenna. New Echo Dot. Using wifi and amplified antenna it provides a lot of entertainment.

V-berth walls are new Seagrass carpet

Floors in Galley new Seagrass carpet

New steering pump in upper helm.

New VHF on Flybridge

New shift and throttle cables.

New mattresses in v-berth.

Newer couch

PLUMBING: New Raritan Marine Elegance freshwater head. New additional 35 gallon freshwater tank (total 80 gallons now). New freshwater pump. All new freshwater lines using Pex-A. Replaced all old water lines and added isolation control manifolds. All new sanitation lines removed and replaced from black tank to new head and out using Saniflex hose. 25 gallon waste tank. Faucets and fixtures replaced (shower, transom shower, galley sink). New hot water heater. New shower sump and shower drain system, etc.

CLIMATE SYSTEMS (2): New 2024 Webasto 16000 btu ac/heat central system for salon. Refurbished Aquatemp 12000 btu for galley & berth. Can cool the boat to 73°f (probably go lower) on a 96°f day. Both units have individual strainers and water pumps. All new ductwork installed for both units. Boat can easily cool down to, and below 73 deg on 95 deg days.

New tachometers for both stations.

Garmin GPS Map 740s on Flybridge

Garmin GPS Map 541s on Lower Station

Raymarine Autopilot ST6002 on Flybridge

New Horizon GX1400 VHF on flybridge

Ritchie Compasses both stations

Remote Search Light

NOCO Genius 30 Amp battery charger for house bank and both start batteries (main engine & generator)

ProNautic 1210P charger for Odyssey Extreme GRP31 Bow Thruster battery

GALLEY: Isotherm Cruise 130 ac/dc refrigerator/freezer, 1000 watt microwave, 2 burner Origo stovetop, double bowl sink, storage

Oil and coolant levels monitored and changed when needed. Never need to add new oil or coolant.

Diver monthly cleans bottom, changes zincs when needed and provided monthly report.

Its a great boat, efficient with fuel and with the thruster it single hands easy and I look like a pro backing into the slip even in the wind. Thruster was the best upgrade I had installed. Wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. Needs nothing for you to take it home.

Previous owner was preparing for the loop until he passed away.
 

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Is this the same boat that was kept in Indiantown several years ago? Very nice boat and it seems like a very good value.
 
Is this the same boat that was kept in Indiantown several years ago? Very nice boat and it seems like a very good value.
As far as I know it was never in Indiantown except for us, and the previous owners passing through. Originally I think it was home on the St. Johns river then on to the west coast of FL, now back on the east coast. It's been a great boat
 
With Milton, at this moment in time, we are very fortunate to be in South Florida. I just took down the canvas and doubled the lines. My heart goes out to those on the west coast of Florida. I experienced Andrew and many since then, it's not a great experience to go through a strong hurricane.
 

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I'd wish you luck with the sale but you probably won't need it. That's a very fair price for what I consider the perfect boat to test the cruising/trawler lifestyle for newcomers or for a seasoned cruising couple that don't need a huge boat and the upkeep that comes with it. Not to big but not too small for a lot of situations.
There's a lot of things I miss about our old 34, especially when I'm under the bottom looking up with a paint brush in my hand!
 
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That’s a really nice boat! You’ve really taken care of it and the pride of ownership shows! Too bad it’s on the opposite coast.
 
1983 Mainship 34 MKlll $32,000

ABOVE AVERAGE CONDITION - NOT A PROJECT BOAT. DOESN'T NEED TLC. READY TO GO. EASY SINGLE HANDING CRUISER.

Feel free to PM for more information, images, etc.


Currently located off intracoastal in South Florida (Palm Beach County).
Great marina in upscale area with available liveaboard slip if needed, restaurants, stores, includes showers, laundry, wifi, water, pump out, 50/30amp electric Located on the Great Loop and the Florida Loop.

34' Length
11' 11" Beam
2' 10" Draft

Wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. Could be great liveaboard. Easy for Single Handing operation. Look like a pro backing into slip with new Bow Thruster. Boat has monthly diver who cleans, inspects, provides monthly report and replaces zincs when needed. Selling due to family obligations.

It is very well maintained and shows. Well running Perkins engine (185hp). Generator (Northern Lights 5kw). Both systems start up every time and no known problems. It is taken out for cruises often, not an unused marina boat. Walk thru transom door direct to large swim platform and ladder. Four rod holders in cockpit. New freshwater system including additional water tank (80 gallon total capacity), New water heater, New water lines and fixtures. Interior has been totally updated and looks great. New LED lighting. New Raritan ME head with new SaniFlex sanitation hoses and tank vent. Separate enclosed shower stall with glass bifold door (not a wet head). New transom shower. New Webasto FCF Platinum 16000 btu air conditioner for salon. Reconditioned AquaTemp 12000 btu air conditioner for galley and v-berth.. Decks, House and flybridge professionally painted with Awlgrip. Solar ventilation. Very comfortable inside. New work listed in description completed within the last 2.5 years.

Seats 5 on flybridge. Easy cruising.

Cockpit transom door, transom shower, large swim platform with 4 step telescoping ladder, Horizon electric windlass, autopilot, trim tabs, upper & lower stations, Garmin GPS Map both stations, remote searchlight, compasses both stations, 460ah house battery bank,, alcohol stove, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, Isotherm Cruise 130 ac/dc refrigerator/freezer, Edgestar icemaker (currently uninstalled). Have a lot of other included items, extra parts, pumps, tools, hardware, fluids, filters, belt, connectors, hoses, teak, etc. Cockpit and Flybridge canvas recently restitched.


Details:
MAIN ENGINE: Perkins T6.3544 ENGINE: (~ 3800 hrs)
Newer engine battery, engine starter rebuilt, new alternator, new primary lift pump, hoses and belts replaced, new valves for return fuel system, wiring on engine harness replaced where necessary, complete coolant system pressure test, etc. Professionally maintained. Run weekly and taken out of slip. Starts right up and burns ~2gph @ 8-9kts at 1900 rpm.

GENERATOR: Northern Lights 5kw. Model: M673D-5KW . It runs both AC's, water heater, refrigerator and all systems simultaneously.
Sound enclosure (works very well)

224 Gallon Diesel
80 Gallon Fresh Water
25 Gallon Waste tank (est based on dimensions)


Shorepower: (1) 50 amp splitter with (2) Shore Power Lines

460 ah House Battery bank

Electric Windlass: Horizon

BOW THRUSTER: SidePower SE60 Bow Thruster install Including new Fiberglass Tunnel/ ProNautic Charger/Odessey Extreme Battery/Joystick/Wireless Remote/Automatic Main Switch

New running gear (stainless drive shaft, coupling, mid bearing, cutless bearing, prop sent for inspection, refurbished rudder/packing and post. Had shoe removed as well and had refurbished. Fully aligned after work performed.

Bottom sanded and painted with Micron CSC, new zincs, etc

Removed all carpet from interior walls and ceilings. Sanded and painted using topside paint. Walls in salon are new teak with new insulation, ducting, etc.

Custom carpet in salon (3 pieces, bound)

New LED lighting

New Solar vent

New 32" Insignia TV and Glomex amplified mast mounted antenna. New Echo Dot. Using wifi and amplified antenna it provides a lot of entertainment.

V-berth walls are new Seagrass carpet

Floors in Galley new Seagrass carpet

New steering pump in upper helm.

New VHF on Flybridge

New shift and throttle cables.

New mattresses in v-berth.

Newer couch

PLUMBING: New Raritan Marine Elegance freshwater head. New additional 35 gallon freshwater tank (total 80 gallons now). New freshwater pump. All new freshwater lines using Pex-A. Replaced all old water lines and added isolation control manifolds. All new sanitation lines removed and replaced from black tank to new head and out using Saniflex hose. 25 gallon waste tank. Faucets and fixtures replaced (shower, transom shower, galley sink). New hot water heater. New shower sump and shower drain system, etc.

CLIMATE SYSTEMS (2): New 2024 Webasto 16000 btu ac/heat central system for salon. Refurbished Aquatemp 12000 btu for galley & berth. Can cool the boat to 73°f (probably go lower) on a 96°f day. Both units have individual strainers and water pumps. All new ductwork installed for both units. Boat can easily cool down to, and below 73 deg on 95 deg days.

New tachometers for both stations.

Garmin GPS Map 740s on Flybridge

Garmin GPS Map 541s on Lower Station

Raymarine Autopilot ST6002 on Flybridge

New Horizon GX1400 VHF on flybridge

Ritchie Compasses both stations

Remote Search Light

NOCO Genius 30 Amp battery charger for house bank and both start batteries (main engine & generator)

ProNautic 1210P charger for Odyssey Extreme GRP31 Bow Thruster battery

GALLEY: Isotherm Cruise 130 ac/dc refrigerator/freezer, 1000 watt microwave, 2 burner Origo stovetop, double bowl sink, storage

Oil and coolant levels monitored and changed when needed. Never need to add new oil or coolant.

Diver monthly cleans bottom, changes zincs when needed and provided monthly report.

Its a great boat, efficient with fuel and with the thruster it single hands easy and I look like a pro backing into the slip even in the wind. Thruster was the best upgrade I had installed. Wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. Needs nothing for you to take it home.

Previous owner was preparing for the loop until he passed away.
What does it draft? Has the fuel tank ever been replaced or refurbished? How about the fuel lines? Thanks!
 
Seawolf, per the original post: Draft is 2' 10"
Also, from the original post: new primary lift pump, hoses and belts replaced, new valves for return fuel system
No relation to the seller, just been following his boat for a bit! We've been trying to get some friends to buy it, but they aren't quite ready, dammit!
 
What does it draft? Has the fuel tank ever been replaced or refurbished? How about the fuel lines? Thanks!
Sorry for the delayed response but a very close friend had some significant impacts in from a tornado thanks to Hurricane Milton and I was up there helping out.

Thank you Slowgoesit for providing the info.
For the other questions:
I believe that both fuel tanks are original and there is no rust, corrosion, dents or leaks that I can see. I also topped them off with fresh fuel and conditioner about one week ago. They appear to be in great shape.
In my time owning Sun Dog I have not replaced the fuel lines. They are
fine with no leaks. I did have the petcock return fuel valves replaced as one of the old ones did not operate as smoothly as I would have liked.
 
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Beautiful boat. I was ready to pull the trigger. BUT 7k$ to get teeth fixed, 9k$ for EZE/Breeze patio screen and windows and now have to replace engine in my Yukon Denali. Life keeps screwing with my boat money. :mad:
 
Sorry for the delayed response but a very close friend had some significant impacts in from a tornado thanks to Hurricane Milton and I was up there helping out.

Thank you Slowgoesit for providing the info.
For the other questions:
I believe that both fuel tanks are original and there is no rust, corrosion, dents or leaks that I can see. I also topped them off with fresh fuel and conditioner about one week ago. They appear to be in great shape.
In my time owning Sun Dog I have not replaced the fuel lines. They are
fine with no leaks. I did have the petcock return fuel valves replaced as one of the old ones did not operate as smoothly as I would have liked.
Thank you for the response. I am looking for a loop boat and this does appear to be an option. Unfortunately, I did not communicate far enough in advance to see it when I drove through Palm Beach County on Sat. I am planning on being up that way on the 30th or 31st if it is still available to see at that time.
 
Well. It's Pending. First person that saw it decided they wanted it. It's been a transaction in progress for a couple weeks due to the storms.
 
Well. It's Pending. First person that saw it decided they wanted it. It's been a transaction in progress for a couple weeks due to the storms.
Doesn't surprise me. If we were in the market for a boat for the loop, I would have snatched her up! Best of luck with finalizing the sale.
 
Doesn't surprise me. If we were in the market for a boat for the loop, I would have snatched her up! Best of luck with finalizing the sale.
Thank you Scot. It's hard to see her go. Just waiting on the funds to clear now. I will sorely miss it. All the work and improvements I did truly made it an amazing boat. But, life just gets in the way sometimes. We hauled it today for a bottom inspection. Almost 3 years after using Micron CSC on the bottom and it still looks great. Amazing product, at least for me, in the South Florida environment.
 
SOLD
It was with a heavy heart when I signed her over to the the new owners today.
 
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