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We have a new 2016 Beneteau Swift 30. Initially, unbeknownst to us, it had a saltwater head which we converted to fresh water to avoid interior odors. We are still getting rancid odor out the vent despite using every chemical imaginable. It’s so bad our neighbors rightfully complain when we...

Would anyone suggest removing isinglass and Bimini or just "button up?"

Mainship 400 Yes. Yammer 370, 1850 hours

Mainship Our Mainship 400 checks most of your boxes but no aft cabin. At 7 knots I'm at 1900 RPM's and 6 gph. Yanmar 370 can hit 12-14

2005 Mainsip 400. 1850 hours single Yanmar 370, new Cummins genset, new e series electronics. Pristine $215000

We have a Mainship 400 whose shades over the hatches have rotted due to sun exposure. Any idea on replacement shades?

Thanks That was too easy. I found a newer model with the same dimensions for $40.00 on eBay as you suggested. Thanks for the advice...way too practical for me:)

Has anyone had any luck finding a replacement coffee maker that fits in the space the factory allowed for a 13"W x 10.5"H x 12"D on a Mainship 400??

Window tint My slip mate did it on his Defever and claims it helps immensely

Has anyone had occasion to remove the screens on the side windows of a Mainship 400?? I'd like to have the windows tinted but the screens partially block part of the window. Also, I need to replace the screens on the stern entrance doors. Any suggestions on how to access those??

Slow going We came through Mud River and low tide in late October but we only draw 3'8" and were "white knuckled" at times but never dusted. We only ran 1000 RPM's and "floated" when the depth finder read 4'

Single Yanmar 370 HP, new Cummins genset, bow and stern thrusters, new GPS and radar, 1800 hours. Major service @ 1720 hours. Immaculate . Pictures upon request. Located in Jupiter, FL $239,500

Been filling starboard first.

Why would I be using twice the fuel from my port fuel tank than the starboard? 2005 Mainship 400, single Yanmar 370 150 gal fuel each side. I'm going down the ICW and for the last three fills have taken double on the port side.

We have a Wema water gauge on our recently purchased '05 Mainship 400. It has a switch with 3 settings; I, center, and II. It will only read the water level on I and I'm wondering if that is the level for both tanks or should each tank read separately?

When there are 3 of us in my Achilles 9.5' it doesn't have the power to get me on plane. I love the operation so I'll go to the 9.9 HP when I sell the 5 HP.

2014 Lehr's Propane outboard. 5 HP. < 45 minutes running time. $1699 new + $150 extended warranty Now $1575

24 hours from bottle to throttle and no libation till docked!

Thanks to all for your suggestions. What a great forum for a new owner!!!

Generator use Larry, I think we'll use it quite a bit since we plan on "gunk holing" the majority of the time cruising the Bay and the ICW.

Salvage We're in Norfolk. Is there any salvage value to the Kohler with 285 hours??

We unfortunately have to replace our Kohler 8 kw generator (285 hours) due to head gasket, warped head, scorched pistons ,etc after the oil sample only told us 1% glycol and minor water in it before we purchased the boat two weeks ago. There was no coolant in it at all! Where it was mounted in...

Bahamas Would love to team up with some fellow trawlers on a trip to the Bahamas. Being a newbie I probably wouldn't feel confident making the trip on our own.

We are buying a 2005 Mainship 400 that has the summer kitchen option on the bridge. I cannot find the model number of the Jenn Air electric grill so I can try to find some replacement parts. Anybody have any idea??

We're hoping for some input on winter locations (Nov-April) to take our recent purchase to avoid another Norfolk winter.:socool: