$38,900
Merritt Island, Florida
Category
Motoryachts
Length
31
Posted Over 1 Month
This beautiful Mainship had newer bottom paint applied in April 2024. The owner has detailed maintenance records that are available for viewing at inspection time and has gone over and above on keeping her in good condition as shown in the recently taken photos and video!
Stock #411733
1996 Mainship 31 Sedan Bridge Pelican. Meticulous maintenance, detailed maintenance log, incredibly clean, all systems function perfectly, ready to
This 1996 Mainship 31 Sedan Bridge is powered by a pair of fresh-water-cooled Marine Power 454 cubic inch V8 gasoline engines with electronic fuel injection and V-drive transmissions!
The owner has maintained her and has a detailed maintenance log to back it up and has owned it for the past 10 years! She is incredibly clean, all systems function perfectly, ready to cruise - as reported by the owner!
The most recent haul-out for routine bottom & running gear maintenance was in April 2024.
She is a top-shelf example of Mainship 31, a real cream puff that must be seen and test-driven to fully appreciate.
Twin screw, fresh-water cooled Marine Power 454 cubic inch V8 gasoline engines, electronic fuel injection, V-drive transmissions. Engines start without hesitation, idle smoothly, run strong, purr like kittens.
Given the high cost of diesel fuel and the high cost of diesel maintenance and repairs, these big-block gasoline engines are the best engine option for affordable operation & maintenance. Any marine mechanic or do-it-yourself owner/operator can work on these simple, reliable engines.
ComNav 1420 Autopilot keeps her on course while you enjoy the view, making only minor steering corrections as needed. Garmin GPSmap 740s moving-chart GPS means you'll always know your exact location. Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio provides communications and displays your GPS coordinates.
It is equipped with a 16,000 BTU Marine Air conditioning system by Dometic, recently serviced and augmented with Micro Air Easy Start system enabling AC operation at anchor using small suitcase generator.
Off-plane cruising at 8-10 mph (1500-2000 rpm), Lenco electric trim tabs support on-plane cruising at 20-25 mph (3500-4000 rpm). Custom 8' x 10' Sunbrella bimini and full Strataglass bridge enclosure installed in 2022. Unique, custom canvas cockpit cover provides full shade in the cockpit without any struts or straps to interfere with viewing or fishing--extra-wide bench seat for helm and two L-shaped settees for guests on the flying bridge. The bridge cushions and bolsters are in excellent condition, as reported by the owner.
A full-width molded-in swim platform is an integral part of the hull. A swim ladder is also built-in. There is a transom door from the swim platform to the cockpit, a curved staircase from the cockpit to the bridge, and a bridge combing walk-through from the bridge to the fore deck and bow pulpit.
Custom plexiglass windscreen for bridge helm station
Molded-in bench seats on both sides of the spacious cockpit also serve as storage compartments and handy steps for moving about the boat. They also serve as tables for your food & beverage when lounging in the comfortable deck chairs in the shaded cockpit.
An extensive system of beautifully integrated handrails throughout the boat will keep you securely on your feet. A large deck hatch in the cockpit leads to a clean, spacious engine room. There is super-easy access to the engines for all maintenance tasks. This is the cleanest, most maintenance-friendly engine room you'll find on this class of cruiser.
All interior carpeting was replaced with beautiful, long-lasting luxury vinyl planking. Dual-voltage Norcold refrigerator and small built-in microwave oven
Premium electric marine toilets use fresh water to eliminate all unpleasant odors typically found in marine sanitation systems. The newer macerator pump provides easy pump-out of the holding tank. Deck fitting for marina pump-out stations is also provided.
Queen-size berth forward sleeps two. Twin bunks in the crew cabin sleep two more. The U-shaped settee in the main saloon converts to a double bed for a total sleeping capacity of 6.
This listing has now been on the market a couple months. Please submit any and all offers today!
Reason for selling is ready to sell.
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Reason for selling is ready to sell.
