trawlerdeejay
Veteran Member
Hi all,
Been looking on the Internet at 34' 2004-2006 Mainship trawlers. These have the single Yanmar 370HP diesels. I'm drawn to this boat because of the wide beam roominess of the boat- and the fact that it is a single engine.
I'm trying to ascertain the "high end" cruising speed for these boats. (At my age, constant cruising at 7-8 knots is not desired). Several of the ads show high cruising speed for this boat anywhere from 11 to 14 knots. I would be desiring to go 11-14 knots continuous.
Are my expectations too high for this boat? (I have never even been on this boat- just started looking). (Currently own a 27' 2012 Ranger tug).
Last year, I looked at a couple of Mainship 34' Pilots. While the cruising speed was faster, the noise level of an engine inside the salon was totally unacceptable. (While driving, I had to shout to the owner in the co-pilot seat).
Input from owners of this boat would really be appreciated.
Ward B.
Been looking on the Internet at 34' 2004-2006 Mainship trawlers. These have the single Yanmar 370HP diesels. I'm drawn to this boat because of the wide beam roominess of the boat- and the fact that it is a single engine.
I'm trying to ascertain the "high end" cruising speed for these boats. (At my age, constant cruising at 7-8 knots is not desired). Several of the ads show high cruising speed for this boat anywhere from 11 to 14 knots. I would be desiring to go 11-14 knots continuous.
Are my expectations too high for this boat? (I have never even been on this boat- just started looking). (Currently own a 27' 2012 Ranger tug).
Last year, I looked at a couple of Mainship 34' Pilots. While the cruising speed was faster, the noise level of an engine inside the salon was totally unacceptable. (While driving, I had to shout to the owner in the co-pilot seat).
Input from owners of this boat would really be appreciated.
Ward B.