1977 Mainship 34 MK1

New to the Market! Introducing Pappy’s Retreat!

This spacious vessel is one of the best boats for its size, comfort, and reliability. The shallow draft is a sailor’s dream in the skinny waters of the Bahamas and throughout Florida. 

Pappy’s Retreat is a classic 34 MK 1 model and ready for cruising or as a live-aboard. Located in Gulfport, she is just a day or two cruise to Bimini or to the Florida Keys!

This vessel is the perfect blend of performance and comfort, ensuring its passengers with an economical, safe and reliable day on the water. The very reliable and efficient Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 mechanical 315hp will burn approximately 3 gallons per hour while trawling at 7-8 knots, or alternatively, can be throttled up to plaining speeds reaching 12-16 knots depending on tides. This 2006 repowered engine is the largest and best engine these boats were equipped with, paired with its low hours at just under 1040 hours. 

Within the last year, the current owner has invested in over 20k to ensure that she is turnkey and ready for the Great Loop, Bahamas, and beyond! She just retuned from a trip to the Bahamas, allowing its passengers to explore hidden gems with its minimal 2.5” draft, perfect for the shallow waters in the ICW, Bahamas, and the Florida Keys!

The following upgrades include:

·      Fuel lines gone through and cleaned

·      Lewmar windlass installed with 80’ of ¾” chain and 8 plait rode

·      20kg (33 lbs.) Rocna Anchor

·      New Throttle/Shift Controller

·      Propeller Maintenance

·      Transmission bearings replaced

·      Rudder Repacked

·      Bottom Paint

·      Survey (approximately 1 year) available upon request

Highlights Include:

·      Bow Thruster

·      Large, comfortable salon provides the perfect space for socializing while at anchor or living aboard

·      Spacious capacity for stowage

·      The U shape galley ensures easy cooking and moveability, even while under way

·      Enormous cockpit

·      A/C and Heat

·      2 Burner stove with oven

·      Reconfigured bedroom with additional storage

·      Large TV in V-berth

·      Jabsco electric toilet

·      Dinghy davits

·      Swim platform

This vessel shows above average condition for her age, presenting much better than comparable boats. Her spacious salon and cockpit, flybridge, full kitchen to port, shower in the head, and more than ample interior space for her size ensure all guests will be comfortable and safe. This boat has excellent visibility, and her shallow keel will take you anywhere!