MAINSHIP - 34 - For Sale

Compact and capable, the 34fromMAINSHIPis amotor yachtin thetrawler classwith afiberglass and plastichull and a fiberglass deck. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, is ready to guide you to the right example and streamline your transaction.

Selecting a 34

Choosing the 34suits owners who want a manageable footprint at 35 ft (10.67 m), straightforward upkeep from a single Yanmar engine, and the purposeful character of atrawler designmotor yacht. Connect with Andrey Shestakov and the Shestakov Yacht Sales team to compare available boats, discuss condition, and plan inspections.

Features of the Model

• Classification: motor yacht/trawler
• Builder: MAINSHIP
• Model: 34
• Length overall (LOA): 35 ft / 10.67 m
• Propulsion: 1 x Yanmar engine
• Hull: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck: Fiberglass

Technical Specifications

• MAINSHIP34
• Category: motor yacht
• Sub-category: trawler
• LOA: 35 ft (10.67 m)
• Engines: 1 x Yanmar
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: Fiberglass

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to arrange viewings or surveys of the 34, contact Shestakov Yacht Sales. Broker Andrey Shestakov will coordinate specifications review, negotiations, and closing, and can assist if you wish to list your own boat for sale.

Questions and Answers

• Q: Who is the builder of the 34?
  A: The builderisMAINSHIP.
• Q: What type of yacht is the 34?
  A: It’s a motor yachtin thetrawlersegment with afiberglass and plastichull.
• Q: What is the length overall of the 34?
  A: The length overall (LOA)is35 ft (10.67 m).
• Q: How is the 34powered?
  A: It features 1 x Yanmarengine.
• Q: How do I buy or list a 34with Shestakov Yacht Sales?
  A: Reach out to Shestakov Yacht Salesand brokerAndrey Shestakovforconsultation,inspections, andtransaction supportfrom offer to closing.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and reviewers consistently position the MAINSHIP34as an affordable mid-size trawler introduced in 1978 and produced through the 1980s, with later Pilot/34T variants continuing into the 1990s–2000s. In practice, it shows up most as a family coastal cruiser and weekend platform, and many budget-minded buyers have also adapted older boats for liveaboard use. That breadth of use speaks to a simple, practical design rather than flash, and expectations should be set accordingly.

On the water, the 34behaves like a true displacement trawler—stable and comfortable in chop, but not a "fast trawler." Typical reports for older single-engine boats put real-world cruise around 7–9 knots, while later twin-engine Pilot/34T examples can run higher depending on installation. Low-speed manners are predictable, and with experience owners report confident single-handed docking and close-quarters control.

Below, most boats follow a one-stateroom, one-head plan with a compact salon and workable galley; for a 34-footer, headroom and galley ergonomics earn praise, even if storage is limited. The cockpit is notably large for the size—owners cite space to fish with a small crew and room to carry a tender. Prospective buyers should budget time and money for age-related updates on 1970s/80s hulls and have a diesel mechanic inspect any candidate; light white/grey smoke on cold start is not unheard of, and service costs are described as modest but variable. First-time owners with no experience may find that ownership and upkeep demands are more than expected.

Pros and Cons

• Stable, comfortable ride in chop for a displacement trawler.
• Predictable low-speed handling that can be single-handed with experience.
• Large cockpit suits fishing and carrying a small tender.
• Not a fast trawler; older single-engine boats typically cruise around 7–9 knots.
• Storage is limited for extended cruising despite livable accommodations.
• Older examples often need updates, and some show light cold-start smoke—plan a thorough survey and diesel inspection.

Comparison with Other Models