BOAT - Mainship 34’ Trawler. Perfect Cruiser For Bahamas Or ICW. EC

FOR SALEMainship 34 Trawler1978Excellent ConditionOverhauled Engine with approx. 60 hours.Two new fuel tanksYour adventure, your dream! Explore our inland waterways. Cruise the Great Loop. Go to the Bahamas and other Caribbean islands."The Mainship 34 Trawler is one of the most popular small cruisers ever built. She was constructed on a solid fiberglass, semi-displacement hull with a deep forefoot, slightly rounded bilges, and a full-length keel.The great appeal of the 34, aside from an affordable price, is her superb fuel economy. The practical single stateroom floor plan is well suited for the cruising couple. A lower helm is standard in the roomy salon."Mainship Hound Dawg is the perfect cruise and/or live aboard vessel. She boasts a roomy aft deck, perfect for evening cocktails at the marina or bird watching while anchored up. Just inside is the main salon and the lower (inside, cozy, and dry) helm station. Your guests will be wowed by the beautiful teak flooring and may start hinting for an invite to stay the night in the convenient convertible sofa/bunk.Immediately forward of the main salon you will step down into the well appointed galley with a combination 12V DC / 120V AC refrigerator which can be efficiently operated whether underway or at the marina. The gimballed propane stove makes meal preparation a breeze and the 12V Koolatron has extra space for fridge overflow. There are both over and under cabinets for ample storage.Across from the galley is the head (bathroom) with toilet, sink and separate shower.The v-berth has cabinets and shelving and under mattress storage.On the upper deck is the outside helm and two benches with cushions and copious storage.Hound Dawgalso has an Standard VHF radio, fathometer, anchor windlass, and air conditioner for the cabin.The Perkins engine is a tried and true, solid workhorse recently overhauled and completely rebuilt and has well under 100 hours on it.At the same time as the overhaul both fuel tanks were replaced.Access to the engine room is via a series of three hatches in the main salon, giving you wide open, easy access to engine, transmission, and bilge.There is another large storage area under the hatch in the aft deck.Specifications:Length: 34Break: 11 11Draft: 2 10Fuel: 220 gal. DieselWater: 50 gallonsEngine: Perkins 6-354This vessel is being sold as is, where is (boater terminology for come and get her). Buyer is responsible for moving the vessel promptly. We have a very convenient,nearby boatyard for hauling or storage or for loading on to a truck. They are reasonably priced and personable.Ask questions. Request a specific photo. Come and see her in person if you wish. BACKSTORY:We bought the Hound Dawg on behalf of our son who intended to live aboard during the tourist season (he was operating a tour boat in SC) and go cruising during off season. Sadly, he died before taking possession of the boat.And now we have one boat too many. We have approximately $50k into this boat. The starting bid is $20k - the cost of the engine rebuild. While we would LOVE to get our money back, and we recognize that we may well loose money on this auction, but that is far better than having this beautiful boat languish behind our house when, out there somewhere, is a couple or a family who could enjoy her, love her, and go adventuring!This is a FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY to get into a seaworthy vessel at a re markedly low price! Final notes:1 - she is for sale on other sites and we reserve the right to end this auction should she sell before the auction ends (unlikely).2 - you may come and see her anytime - she sits in fresh water just off the St Johns River in Florida (zip 32189).3 - talk to us. We are, of course, happy to work with you. Vicky 434 288 o787