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Greetings All, My wife and I are the proud new owners of a Mainship 390. While docking last weekend in a very strong current it was necessary to extensively rely on her bow thruster to come into our slip. After maybe 10 to 15 seconds of continuous use the thruster stopped working. That...

On this topic, can anyone share with me how much weight is acceptable on the Mainship 400s transom for a Sea Doo jet ski? They average from 8-900 lbs

I check every day for an update and now it's been 3 months since their last video. Sheldons issue didn't appear immediate or dire in their last few videos. I am trying to stay positive however I can't imagine anything other than a serious issue that would keep them away for so long.

Enyar Its refreshing to hear of a situation so near and dear to my heart. My wife and I began the same dream at the 7 year mark also. We are now down to 4 and believe me, "dont blink". I know its cliche, but time truly does fly. Over the last 3 years I have been researching what has become...

Lavmaul How exciting that you guys have reached this stage of your search. May I ask how much the course costs? Is this the "Burnt Store Marina"? Can you provide the company name or a link? Are you using your own boat? Do they take you out to open waters? Sorry so many questions. Thank You!

RGano Thank you for taking time to share your experience! Is very helpful

Awesome advice! Thank you for the links! Will most certainly make this happen!

SwFla The maneuverability issue never even occurred to me. Was so preoccupied only with the security that second engine would provide. Thanks again for your insight

SWfla I have never been on or piloted a 400. The positive opinions I have developed about the 400 come merely from research, and thousands of photos and videos. I am a sponge from current and former Mainship owners. I am a previous owner of open bow and weekender vessels however have zero...

Gary Thank you so much for your response. Your information is of great help. After extensively researching 1000's of vessels, the 400 appears to fit our needs and lifestyle the best. As I mentioned in my earlier post I'm just concerned that the 400 lacks that acceleration to get out of a jam. I...

WifeyB We are from the midwest. The "unexpected" inclement weather I was referring to are sudden pop up thunderstorms we frequently have that are the result of the days convection. I dont have any experience with weather between Fl and the Bahamas. Your information regarding that was a welcome...

Twin Diesels PSneeld I guess my biggest concern is the 400s inability to escape or out run some unexpected inclement weather with the single engine. Have you had any similar experience or am I just being over cautious? Thank You for your response!

Hello everyone, my name is Todd. My wife and I are soon to be retired and are doing careful and relentless research before purchasing our new liveaboard home. We wish to cruise from Florida to the Bahamas frequently and seem to have settled on a Mainship 400. I have concerns over the...