Beginners Dreaming about America’s Great Loop, why Mainships are so popular of boats Mainship 400

Boating 101 for Beginners dreaming about doing Americas Great Loop, why people buy the 390 or 400 Mainship Trawlers and why they are so popular on America’s Great Loop for that solo sailer or a couple looking to buy or do Americas Great Loop.
No Regrets Lifestyle Captain Paul talks about the Mainship 400 and walks you around the boat.
Mainship 400 for sale by owner

[@MTN_mtn]

These videos bring enhanced appreciation for Mainships!

[@ericwertheimer4997]

Our Mainship 390 Adagio has been great as a single engine with bow and stern thrusters. I even added a wireless remote so can operate thrusters from anywhere on the boat....really helps with line handling.

[@westtexasdave2140]

My dream boat. Hopefully someday

[@guyonamotorcycle1]

Really nice boat!

[@Maximus.K]

Very nice, best regards from Germany Bavaria. Kurt

[@LawrenceBroussard]

Nice tour. I was just thinking it be nice if you did more boat tours showing the advantages and disadvantages of each boat.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Noted!

[@toobs6929]

I envy the fly bridge stairs for our great dane but 34 mkIII fits our budget 🤣 The hidden washing machine would be life changing for my partner. Great video big ups

[@BigDreamsBoating]

Nice looking boat and really very functional for loop. I’m a full time liveaboard and I just don’t think i want a Vberth. Currently the wife and I are in a Vberth and boy we miss out Aft cabin

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Fair enough!

[@cyrillawless]

Side doors are good but at least you need a sliding window so you can communicate with the foredeck while anchoring and tying up.

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

It does help yes

[@mountainmandale1587]

A pair of Bluetooth headsets with microphones is the best way to go.

[@cyrillawless]

@@mountainmandale1587 doesn’t have the same emotional effect as screaming out the window 😂😂😂

[@pduderocker]

Searching high and low for a Mainship. No luck yet at these prices but it’s getting better. The 430 is actually my first choice but I would definitely sport a 400, - love them! I must have twins though, just a thing for me… the bigger 6 cylinder Yenmar is again my preference. This is a beautiful boat! As soon as I find a good example with twins being sold by a guy willing to sell it for the same price he paid, plus upgrades, I’m all over it!

[@ballsandstrikesonthei.c.w.7959]

Why do some have a single and some have twins?

[@pduderocker]

@@ballsandstrikesonthei.c.w.7959 single engine models are less expensive to purchase, operate and maintain. So if you’re okay with having just one and it has thrusters you can theoretically have just as much fun for less money. The downside is that you have to work that single engine harder and you have no spare. Twins make it easier to maneuver and create a little peace of mind. And, if you just like boats and power plants having two is twice the fun.

[@jerrybartow8693]

A single is better than. # 1 Easier to work on engine !! Especially if you are doing it yourself. And if you are hiring it done you will pay less labor because of the ease of access. The twin engine version models are a nightmare to do any work on them.

[@pduderocker]

@@jerrybartow8693 absolutely! As long as you’re okay with having a single power source. Twins are just so much cooler, if it’s all about money though and you have to live on your boat - a single engine is sure going to save you some bucks. Plus, it only really matters if you’re underway. At anchor or tied up, a second engine is just twice the weight. :)

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

Good choice!

[@tomtillman4650]

I am planing to do the loop single handed in the next year or so. What other boats/models would you recommend? I’m not afraid of a bigger boat if it can be single handed. Thanks

[@FodayYillah-li8lt]

Foday Yillah 👍

[@mattgreven7615]

Price?

[@NoRegretsLifestyle]

215k asking price being offers LOL 😂

[@willhoyle752]

I knew a shrimp boat captain who chewed my arse. You never "drive" a boat. You pilot it just like you pilot a plane. River pilots guide ships. They aren't river drivers. Pilot, not drive.