2007 Mainship 30 Pilot Rum Runner

Well kept classic Mainship Pilot with single Yanmar Diesel. This boats lines scream New England but it was built in Florida. The boat is reminiscent of weekenders in style at a price that does not preclude her from taking on second boat status.

This is the redesigned version which has extensive retooling below the waterline from previous versions. This retooling includes a shortened keel, a tighter shaft angle, a tunnel draft and a new five-blade prop. The changes allow the Pilot 30 to sneak into skinny water.

In the cabin, attention was given to creature comforts beyond day boat capabilities. The unique folding queen berth with innerspring mattress does not impede movement about the cabin. The galley includes a top-loading refrigerator, a range, a microwave and below-counter stowage. Headroom is an issue on many cruisers this size, but the Pilot 30 offers a reasonable 6 feet, 3 inches of clearance.

There are many options, including a genset, reverse cycle air and heat, a bow thruster and a fully enclosed sedan package that transforms this quaint, spacious express into a complete cruiser. The more mundane options are an oil-change system, a windlass and internal sea strainers.