2007 MAINSHIP 34 PILOT SEDAN “LAYLA”


Single Yanmar Diesel · Low Hours · Bow Thruster · Extensively Upgraded and Meticulously Documented

Please contact listing agent David Morris directly at 310-266-6856

Year: 2007
Builder: Mainship — Luhrs Marine Group


Model: 34 Pilot Sedan


Built: Midway, Georgia, USA


Length Overall: 36 ft 6 in (bow pulpit to swim step)


Length on Deck: 34 ft 0 in


Beam: 12 ft 3 in


Draft: 3 ft 3 in


Design Displacement: 15,000 lbs


Hull Type: Semi-displacement


Propulsion: Single Yanmar 6LYA-STP diesel, 370 HP


Engine Hours: Approximately 1,285


Cruise Speed: 15 knots at 3,000 RPM (owner tested, under load in moderate seas)


Max Speed: 19.5 knots at 3,500 RPM (owner tested, under load in moderate seas)


Generator: NexGen 6-KVA diesel, approximately 65 hours


Fuel Capacity: 250 gallons (two tanks)


Water Capacity: 70 gallons


Holding Tank: 20 gallons

THE VESSEL This exceptionally well-maintained 2007 Mainship 34 Pilot Sedan represents a rare opportunity. She is a proven coastal cruiser with low engine hours that has been continuously improved, thoughtfully upgraded, and meticulously documented by an owner who clearly understood what it takes to keep a boat in genuinely turnkey condition.
The Mainship Pilot series earned its reputation as one of the most practical and capable cruising platforms in its size class. Single-engine simplicity, a semi-displacement hull that delivers both efficiency and seakeeping, a shallow 3’3″ draft that opens up gunkholing and thin-water cruising, and a protected pilothouse layout that extends the cruising season in both directions. The Pilot 34 is the boat serious cruisers choose when they want real capability without the complexity and expense of a larger vessel.

For Southern California cruising, the configuration is close to ideal. The single Yanmar is widely considered the preferred choice over the twin-engine alternative. Engine room access is dramatically better for an owner-operator, and the fuel economy matters on a Channel Islands run. The enclosed pilothouse with solid glass and hardtop protection is what separates the Sedan from the open express models, and it earns its keep on a windy afternoon return from Santa Cruz or Anacapa through a choppy Santa Barbara Channel. With a 3’3″ draft, she slips easily into shallow anchorages and maneuvers comfortably in narrow local fairways.

What sets this particular example apart is the record. Nearly every system aboard has been serviced, rebuilt, upgraded, or replaced within the last several years, with receipts and logbook entries to prove it. The electronics suite is modern and current. The cooling system has been comprehensively overhauled. The deck and gelcoat work completed in 2026 brought the exterior to a standard well above what buyers typically find in a boat of this vintage. This is not a project boat or a deferred-maintenance story. It is a cruise-ready vessel with the paperwork to back it up.

BROKER’S SEA TRIAL NOTES I sea trialed this vessel at length with the owner prior to listing her, and she performed exceptionally. Running directly into moderate two to three foot seas, she was stable, tracked beautifully, and handled the conditions with no drama. The sharp entry of the hull design does exactly what it should in a head sea. Engine temperatures stayed normal throughout, with no exhaust smoke at any point in the run. Helm response was excellent through lock-to-lock testing, and tight rotations using the bow thruster were clean and controlled. Shifting was normal with the propeller digging in deep for instant response. The generator runs strong. The Raymarine electronics performed flawlessly, as did the trim tabs. The gelcoat is mirror-like across the entire boat, and the stainless steel railings and fixtures throughout are notably clean. This is a beautifully maintained Mainship 34 cared for by owners who have clearly loved her for years, arguably the cleanest example currently available.

BUILDER HERITAGE Mainship built over 10,000 vessels across four decades under the Luhrs Marine Group, a family boatbuilding operation with roots dating to 1936. The Pilot series, introduced in the late 1990s, was arguably Mainship’s finest achievement. Drawing on downeast and lobster-boat design traditions, the Pilots paired a semi-displacement hull with single-engine diesel simplicity and a protected pilothouse. The result is efficient, seaworthy, and genuinely all-weather capable. Mainship Pilots hold their value notably well, and the reason is straightforward. They were designed and built to be used hard and used often.

BUILD QUALITY & CONSTRUCTION The hull is molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic with coring, and the decks, cabin, and cockpit employ similar cored sandwich construction, laminated and bonded to the hull with overlapping joints that are bonded, sealed, and mechanically fastened. All below-waterline through-hulls are bronze with bronze valves, the correct and durable approach.
The semi-displacement hull form is the heart of the boat’s appeal. It runs efficiently at economical cruising speeds while retaining speed in reserve, and the shallow 3’3″ draft opens up thin-water cruising that deeper-draft boats simply cannot reach.

LAYOUT & ACCOMMODATIONS The Pilot 34 layout is a study in efficient use of space, purpose-built for comfortable cruising for a couple with room for guests.

PILOTHOUSE & HELM


The protected pilothouse is the command center and the heart of the boat, with excellent visibility in all directions, comfortable for long watches, and genuinely usable in weather that would drive an open-helm boat off the water. The hardtop provides full overhead protection. Handhold safety poles were custom fabricated and installed in 2019, mounted to both roof and rail, with additional horizontal handholds running under the roof along the walkway to the foredeck, a thoughtful safety upgrade that makes moving about the boat underway notably more secure. This is the feature that distinguishes the Sedan from the open express models, and on a windy Channel crossing it is the difference between enduring the run and enjoying it.

MAIN CABIN


The main cabin features a dinette to starboard with table that converts to a berth, and the galley to port. Bright, functional, and comfortable, with the electrical panels conveniently located at the aft starboard bulkhead. Air conditioning and reverse-cycle heating serve the entire boat, making this a genuine year-round cruising or liveaboard platform.

GALLEY


Fully equipped for real cooking aboard:
* NovaCool refrigerator — new in September 2025
* Sink with pressure hot and cold water
* Two-burner stovetop
* Microwave oven
* Coffee maker
* Countertop and storage

FORWARD CABIN


Private forward cabin with V-berth and storage.

HEAD


Located to port, with a recently installed electric toilet, sink, and shower arrangement.

COCKPIT & DECK


The cockpit features a transom door for easy boarding and a cockpit shower. The port side rear stern deck was completely rebuilt in 2026, repaired, replaced, reinstalled, and re-gelcoated with new non-skid flooring, along with the rear stern hatch. Three rod holders were installed in the rail in 2024, and a new thru-hull was installed for a potential bait tank. A raw water washdown serves the foredeck.

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION The electronics suite has been comprehensively modernized between 2023 and 2024, and is current, capable, and fully integrated:
* Raymarine Axiom 12+ RV chartplotter with RealVision 3D
* Two Raymarine RV-200 RealVision 3D sonar transducers, hull mounted — side scan and downvision
* Raymarine Quantum radar dome
* Raymarine autopilot
* GX2400 25W AIS / GPS / VHF radio with new antenna
* New anchor light
* New battery switch
* Compass
* Trim tabs
* Horn
* Stereo CD player
* TV
* USB charging at the helm wired direct to battery — no generator required

MECHANICAL & SYSTEMS

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN


Power is a single Yanmar 6LYA-STP turbocharged diesel rated at 370 horsepower, with freshwater cooling via heat exchanger, driving through a ZF 220 transmission at 3.00:1 reduction. The propeller shaft is 1-1/2″ stainless steel alloy running through a PSS dripless shaft seal to a conventional bronze shaft log with cutless bearing, turning a four-blade 18″ bronze propeller. Engine stringers are glassed formed with flexible-type mounts. Ventilation is both passive and forced. With approximately 1,285 hours on the Yanmar, this vessel has notably low time for a 2007 boat, averaging well under 70 hours per season. Combined with the documented 1,000-hour major service completed in September 2023 and the comprehensive cooling system overhaul finished in February 2026, the engine is both lightly used and thoroughly cared for. Owner-tested performance under load in moderate seas returns a comfortable 15 knot cruise at 3,000 RPM, with a top end of 19.5 knots at 3,500 RPM. That is a genuinely useful spread for Channel Islands work, giving an economical passage speed with meaningful reserve when weather or schedule calls for it. Single-engine diesel installations of this type are prized by cruisers for exactly the reasons this boat demonstrates: simplicity, fuel economy, fewer systems to maintain, and easier engine room access. For an owner-operator, the practical advantage is access. A single installation leaves genuine working room in the engine room, which makes routine service something you do yourself rather than something you schedule.

BOW THRUSTER


Factory bow thruster makes docking and close-quarters maneuvering straightforward, particularly valuable in a single-engine boat.

GENERATOR


NexGen 6-KVA diesel generator with only approximately 65 hours, essentially as-new. Serviced September 2026 with a new impeller installed.

ELECTRICAL * 120V AC, 30-amp shore service, grounded shore and vessel
* Two double-pole main breakers (shore power and generator), six single-pole subsidiaries
* 12V DC system in two banks
* 8D marine battery, new 2023
* AGM Group 31 dedicated starter battery, new 2023
* ProMariner 40-amp multi-stage battery charger, new 2023
* Alternator rebuilt 2023
* ProMariner galvanic isolator / corrosion monitor
* Zinc anodes on transom and running gear

TANKAGE * Fuel: 250 gallons in two 5052-series aluminum tanks. Tanks drained, fuel polished, tanks cleaned, and inspection plate installed in 2021
* Water: 70 gallons, plastic/poly
* Holding: 20 gallons, plastic/poly, deck and direct discharge
* Hot water: 6-gallon heater

GROUND TACKLE * 28 lb Delta-type anchor at bow
* 100′ chain and 100′ rode at bow
* Lewmar 12V electric windlass with up/down operation

CLIMATE

120,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse-cycle heating throughout.

TENDER & DINGHY SYSTEM * Zodiac Cadet 310 Aero inflatable dinghy with detachable wheels for beaching and land transport
* Motor swivel bracket installed on dinghy
* Detachable quick-release davits for swimstep mounting, with adjustable stand-off bars
* Outboard motor not included in sale

DOCUMENTED SERVICE HISTORY This is where this vessel genuinely separates itself. The following represents documented professional service and upgrades, with all owner-performed oil, filter, and zinc changes additionally recorded in the vessel logbook:

2026
* Port side rear stern deck repaired, replaced, reinstalled, and re-gelcoated with new non-skid; rear stern hatch refinished. Marine caulk sealant applied to all joints, outer fittings, and rails. All polished surfaces polished, waxed, and ceramic sealed — June 2026
* Remaining cooling system overhaul: heat exchanger service, oil cooler service, transmission cooler service, coolant refill — February 2026
* Three canvas panels resewn, zipper slides replaced — March 2026
* Generator serviced, new impeller installed — September 2026

2025
* Aftercooler service: cleaned, painted, reinstalled — September 2025
* New NovaCool refrigerator installed — September 2025

2024
* Haul and launch with fresh bottom paint — January 2024
* Two Raymarine RV-200 sonar transducers installed on outer hull — January 2024
* Three rod holders installed in rail; new thru-hull installed for potential bait tank — January  2024
* Two generator exhaust hoses, one generator intake hose, and macerator hose replaced — January 2024
* Racor vacuum gauge kit and oil filter installed — July 2024

2023
* New Raymarine Quantum radar dome purchased and installed; Raymarine Axiom 12+ RV chartplotter installed; new anchor light; new battery switch; new VHF radio; new AGM Group 31 dedicated starter battery — December 2023
* 1,000-hour service: impeller, coolant, primary and secondary fuel filters, zincs, transmission fluid, drive belt check and tension, intake and exhaust valve lash checked and within spec, oil and filters changed — September 2023
* Raymarine Axiom 12 RV RealVision 3D chartplotter and two RV-200 RealVision sonar transducers purchased — July 2023
* New GX2400 25W AIS/GPS/VHF radio — June 2023
* New 8D marine battery, new ProMariner 40-amp battery charger, alternator rebuilt — April 2023

2021
* Fuel tanks drained and fuel polished; crossover hose and valve blockage inspected and repaired; tanks cleaned; primary fuel filter and air filter replaced; inspection plate installed — May 2021

* Driver side windshield replaced, entire windshield glass resealed — January 2021

2020
* Oil leak repaired: oil filter pipe assembly lines and fittings replaced, turbo oil feed hose replaced — April 2020
* Exhaust elbow leak repaired: turbo oil feed hose, exhaust elbow, seals, gaskets, and clamps replaced; engine room bilge pump replaced; raw water impeller replaced — February 2020

2019
* Custom vertical handhold safety poles fabricated and mounted to roof and rail; horizontal rail handholds fabricated and installed under roof along walkway to foredeck — September 2019
* Haul and launch with bottom paint; cutless bearing inspected, rudder packing tightened, prop shaft seal replaced with spare provided; mixing elbow replaced and intercooler serviced (intake manifold, exhaust elbows, and intercooler removed, cleaned, and reassembled with new mixing elbow, mounting gaskets, 1-1/2″ exhaust hose, 5″ wired exhaust hose, and clamps); fresh water pump assembly, thermostat, seals, hoses, clamps, coolant, belt, and zincs replaced; oil and filter replaced; USB helm charging added — August 2019
* Dinghy hauler quick-release davits and swivel outboard motor bracket with adjustable stand-off bars purchased — July 2019

SPECIFICATIONS & EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

HULL & CONSTRUCTION * Molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic hull with coring, varying thickness
* Cored FRP deck and cabin construction, laminated and bonded with overlapping joints
* Bronze below-waterline through-hulls with bronze valves throughout
* Semi-displacement hull — efficient cruising with speed in reserve
* Shallow 3’3″ draft — exceptional thin-water access

DIMENSIONS * LOA: 36 ft 6 in (bow pulpit to swim step)
* LOD: 34 ft 0 in
* Beam: 12 ft 3 in
* Draft: 3 ft 3 in
* Displacement: 15,000 lbs
* Gross / Net tons: 15 / 12

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN * Single Yanmar 6LYA-STP turbocharged diesel, 370 HP
* Approximately 1,285 hours
* Cruise: 15 knots at 3,000 RPM (owner tested)
* Max: 19.5 knots at 3,500 RPM (owner tested)
* ZF 220 transmission, 3.00:1 reduction
* 1-1/2″ stainless steel alloy shaft
* PSS dripless shaft seal
* Four-blade 18″ bronze propeller
* Heat exchanger freshwater cooling
* Bow thruster
* Trim tabs

GENERATOR * NexGen 6-KVA diesel
* Approximately 65 hours — essentially as-new
* Serviced September 2026, new impeller

TANKAGE * Fuel: 250 gallons, two 5052 aluminum tanks
* Water: 70 gallons
* Holding: 20 gallons
* Hot water: 6 gallons

ELECTRICAL * 120V AC / 30-amp shore service
* 12V DC, two banks
* 8D marine battery (2023)
* AGM Group 31 starter battery (2023)
* ProMariner 40-amp multi-stage charger (2023)
* Rebuilt alternator (2023)
* ProMariner galvanic isolator

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION * Raymarine Axiom 12+ RV chartplotter, RealVision 3D
* Two Raymarine RV-200 RealVision 3D sonar transducers (side scan and downvision)
* Raymarine Quantum radar dome
* Raymarine autopilot
* GX2400 25W AIS/GPS/VHF with new antenna
* New anchor light, new battery switch
* Compass, trim tabs, horn
* Stereo CD player, TV
* Direct-to-battery USB charging at helm

GALLEY * NovaCool refrigerator (new September 2025)
* Sink with pressure hot and cold water
* Two-burner stovetop
* Microwave oven
* Coffee maker
* Countertop and storage

ACCOMMODATIONS * Forward cabin with V-berth and storage
* Main cabin with starboard dinette, table converts to berth
* Galley to port
* Head to port with recently installed electric toilet, sink, and shower
* 120,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat throughout

DECK & COCKPIT * Hardtop
* Transom door
* Cockpit shower
* Raw water washdown
* Custom fabricated handhold safety poles and rails (2019)
* Three rail-mounted rod holders (2024)
* Port stern deck rebuilt and re-gelcoated (2026)
* Full hull polish, wax, and ceramic seal (2026)

GROUND TACKLE * 28 lb Delta anchor, 100′ chain and 100′ rode, bow
* Lewmar 12V electric windlass

TENDER * Zodiac Cadet 310 Aero inflatable with detachable beaching wheels
* Motor swivel installed
* Detachable quick-release swimstep davits with stand-off bars
* Outboard motor not included

ALSO INCLUDED * Magma barbeque
* Charts
* Navigation lights, international type
* Six Type II PFDs, life ring, three throw cushions
* Portable and fixed fire extinguishers (engine room)
* Three electric bilge pumps
* First aid kit

CONDITION SUMMARY * Ready to cruise — Channel Islands, Catalina, and coastal Southern California
* Low engine hours — approximately 1,285 on a 2007 vessel
* Generator essentially as-new — approximately 65 hours
* Modern Raymarine electronics already installed — no immediate upgrade expense
* NovaCool refrigerator new September 2025 — a known replacement job already handled
* Zodiac Cadet 310 Aero dinghy with davits included
* Comprehensive cooling system overhaul completed February 2026 — heat exchanger, oil cooler, transmission cooler
* Major deck and cosmetic restoration June 2026 — port stern deck rebuilt, full re-gelcoat of non-skid, all joints and fittings resealed, complete polish, wax, and ceramic seal
* Complete modern Raymarine electronics suite installed 2023–2024
* Bottom paint January 2024
* Full battery bank, charger, and alternator renewal 2023
* 1,000-hour major engine service September 2023
* Fuel tanks cleaned and polished with inspection plate installed 2021
* Canvas panels resewn March 2026
* Generator serviced September 2026
* Every recommendation from the 2019 survey has been addressed
* Complete logbook and receipts available for buyer review
* Current survey recommended

Additional Units Included

• 2015 ZODIAC CADET 310 AERO

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.