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An acquaintance is closing on a MS Pilot 30-2 today located in Boca Raton Fl. He is looking for delivery North along the ICW. New owner is located in Southern Md but I think he’d be happy to have the boat delivered to Belhaven NC, Elizabeth City NC, or Hampton Roads VA area and where he can then...

Blue hull MS390 Bay Passing Dave, I passed a MS trawler heading North on the Bay whike I was headed South to Mobjack on Monday 7/10. The NS skipper on the fly bridge started waving at me as though he knew my boat. Any chance that was you? Rob 2003 MS Pilot 30-2 Galene

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Hi Don, Thanks for your comments - I will check your website for more details for removing the rubrail and caulking. I’ve discussed this at length with Rich Gano who did same on his Pilot 30, the Frolic. I assume you know Rich as a frequent contributor on TF. My complaint about no access to the...

Dave, Don is right on about MS leaks. I’ve identified the hull/deck joint under rubrail, and detioration and shrinking of the windshield gaskets which are no longer available. I get infiltration in the engine room P/S bilges from the hull/deck joints. Pretty certain the deepest bilge fwd of...

Hi Dave. I noticed you are in the Richmond area and keep your MS 390 in Urbanna. I have a MS Pilot 30-2, the Galene, at URBBY / Urbanna Boatyard & Marina. Any chance we are neighbouring slip holders there? FYI yours is not the only MS in Urbanna with water leaking into the bilge, but fortunately...

Like Ranger58SB I’m also in the Ches Bay area and use a SuperMax for my Mainship Pilot 30-2. I was introduced to it thru another Pilot 30-2 owner of the Frolic, Rich Gano, who has been a very active Guru on TF for years and a seasoned veteran of many vessels. Highly recommend that you take a...

You might look into “Tear-Aid Type B Vinyl Repair”;

Pan tablets Duetto, Rich refers to tablets that are placed in your AC evaporator coil’s drain/drip pan that collects the condensate off the coil. A tablet(s) will combat the development of potentially harmful microbial deposits in the pan. Ever heard of “Legionaires Disease” which killed...

Thanks for posting this information This information is worth verifying on our vessels.Ive discovered in 7 months of MS Pilot 30-II ownership that the MS plant installation and QC appears to have varied from shift to shift. Good recommendations Rich!

I just switched from Progessive to BoatU.S./Geico. Their rates seem competitive and the service has been fantastic. Their website has a simple process to complete to get a quick quote which will be confirmed within a day or 2. Easy peasy from my experience. I’m in Virginia and boat the...

Thanks Steve for the 2nd on Tom’s recommendation. I’ve joined SBMAR and found the many detailed tips and service instructions posted there already. Will purchase the engine O&M Manual download. I am anal about keeping service and maintenance records, receipts etc. and will be diligent with this...

Thanks so much Richard. I’ll download it today. Cheers, Rob Waltenbaugh

I am in the process of purchasing a Legacy 34 with a 370HP Cummins 6BTA5.9M3 turbocharged engine with 2400 hrs. Survey set up in 2 weeks. I’ve found information on SB Marine but could not locate a operation and maintenance manual or a schedule of recommended maintenance service schedule that I...

I am not an owner yet but looking at a 2002 Pilot 30. Is it feasible to remove and replace the refrigerator and the 2-burner electric stovetop on the early Pilot 30’s with the same models? Has anyone performed either of these? If so, would it be difficult to locate a source for the identical...

Bear in mind that I haven’t purchased my 30 yet, so my question may be off base. But could butyl tape be used in lieu of sealant? That is excellent for mounting deck fittings and most of my sailboats I’ve owned used it to seal the hull to deck flanges but using nuts and bolts instead of screws...

I recently installed Western Pacific Trading’s Dripless Moldable Packing system on a sailboat with a 1” shaft and a 20 HP Kubota diesel that cruises at 2500 RPM. It’s installed like a peanut butter sandwich with the moldable putty surrounded by a single synthetic packing loop at both ends. It...

I’m a Newbie searching to purchase a Pilot 30-II, and while I’m unable to comment on this fuel line posting I have a question for the group regarding life expectancy of aluminum fuel tanks on MS Pilots. In my original search for MS trawlers and now that I’m searching for a Pilots 30, I’ve...

Congrats Ed on your move from sailing to the ‘other‘ side and your purchase of a MS Pilot 34. I’ve just ‘walked the plank’ as well after 42 years sailing. My wife and I noticed a 2002 MS Pilot 30 leaving our dock one day and we’re immediately smitten and have been looking for a MS Pilot 34 since...