MS Pilot 34 Exact LOA

[Tiiimay]

Any Pilot 34 owners that have actually measured their LOA?

My marina is strict on length so I want to be sure I'm going to fit, and what I'll be charged for. I've been in in the market for a hardtop 34 for some time now, done tons of research on this site, and put a few offers in on boats already, waiting for the right one at the right price. I'm in love with this boats layout, looks, hull, everything. Moving up from a Grady White 282 to fit my growing family.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Mainship Pilot]

Good Luck in your search! FYI, An old trick out here in So Cal to fit in a bit smaller slip is to hinge the swimstep. Certainly there are structural issues that need to be addressed, but it's quite common here, especially when we see upwards of $50/Ft/month!

 

[Tiiimay]

Ouch yea that's high, we're about 40/ft and it stings. I haven't seen anyone do that but seems like it would pay for itself pretty quickly.

There's a 36ft max so I'm wondering if the spec sheet "36 LOA" is actually accurate.

 

[PierreR]

Ouch yea that's high, we're about 40/ft and it stings. I haven't seen anyone do that but seems like it would pay for itself pretty quickly.

There's a 36ft max so I'm wondering if the spec sheet "36 LOA" is actually accurate.

that seems short

 

[DavidM]

I owned a Pilot 34 for a few years. I think you will exceed the 36’ limit by at least a half a foot. Add to the 34’ hull length 1-1/2’ for the swim platform and about a foot for the bow pulpit and you are beyond the 36’ limit by a half a foot.

David

 

[Duetto]

years ago, after ms had gone under, their former sales vp sent me a letter saying length overall is 36' 1". i needed for our yc. i have never actually measured the boat. i use 37' because of our davits and we've never been challenged.

 

[Tiiimay]

Alright thanks for the replies everyone. I will probably attempt some measurements the next time I get on one for sale. Keeping my eyes peeled for a single engine rum runner hardtop to pop in the northeast!

 

[Mainship Pilot]

Alright thanks for the replies everyone. I will probably attempt some measurements the next time I get on one for sale. Keeping my eyes peeled for a single engine rum runner hardtop to pop in the northeast!

As a heads up, I bought mine in Vancouver BC, and trucked it down here to So Cal. There are quite a few MS's up in the great white north! I'd keep an open eye in Canada as well, at least on your end of the earth.

 

[SIBERNUT]

Write to the marina and ask what they use as criteria. "Will a 36'ranger be acceptable" &
get it in writing .

 

[Tiiimay]

As a heads up, I bought mine in Vancouver BC, and trucked it down here to So Cal. There are quite a few MS's up in the great white north! I'd keep an open eye in Canada as well, at least on your end of the earth.

I've had my eye on some in the great lakes area but between shipping and the logistics it seems like too much. What did trucking run you?

 

[BB-marine]

I have a 34 Pilot Mainship Hard top with solid aft enclosure (Factory install) I have always used 36' has my LOA. I rent a Slip on Lake Michigan that is 40' I keep the pulpit even with the main walk way so no one runs into it and I have about 3' of dock past the swim platform. I have a dinghy mounted with weaver davits that extends out past the swim platform and it does not extend past the finger dock. I believe the 36' LOA will put you in the ball park for any Marina.

I have a 34' Pilot with all options that the Rum Runner has. It is a twin engine 4LHA STP and will out perform a single by quite a bit. It does have a bow thruster but with the twin engines the boat handles awesome. I rarely use the thrusters. The boat is a Great Lakes boat and is in my opinion and the surveyors opinion above average condition/Bristol. The boat is now stored inside storage, winterized and turn key for 2025 boating season. Oil changed, impellers replaced , antifreeze replaced, reverse gear changed, new belts, Thruster gear box serviced, top sides and hull waxed.

I am a licensed captain so if interested easy run to the east coast. I could help with that. If you wanted to truck it I could help in locating a trucking company (Great Lakes Transport) Port Washington Wi. I would love to run a boat to Ma. I lived and worked in the marine industry in Massachusetts. Born in Taunton, Lived in Fall River. Grew up spending time at my uncles Boat Yard. The name of my boat is PORT-A-GEE!