2006 Mainship Pilot 34 Sedan

Twin Yanmar 240 HP Diesels | Great Loop Proven | Side-Power Bow Thruster | NextGen Generator | Extensively Maintained

If you’re searching for a Mainship Pilot 34 for sale in Florida with documented cruising experience, extensive recent maintenance, twin diesel power and equipment selected for comfortable long-distance cruising, Wine Down deserves a closer look.

This 2006 Mainship Pilot 34 Sedan isn’t simply described as Great Loop capable, she has actually done it.

Before her current owners purchased her in 2023, Wine Down had spent her life as a freshwater boat in Canada and Michigan. Her current owners purchased her in Holland, Michigan, and then cruised her approximately 3,300 miles clockwise on the Great Loop to St. Augustine, Florida.

That experience matters. The equipment, upgrades and maintenance aboard Wine Down reflect the needs of owners who have actually lived the cruising lifestyle.

A Mainship Pilot 34 Built for the Way Cruisers Actually Boat

The Mainship Pilot 34 Sedan combines traditional Downeast-inspired styling with the practical layout, manageable size and diesel propulsion that make this model attractive for the Great Loop, Intracoastal Waterway, Florida cruising, coastal cruising and extended stays aboard.

Wine Down adds something even more important: a history of real-world cruising combined with an unusually detailed record of ongoing care.

The owners report meticulous mechanical maintenance, including routine oil, filters, belts, impellers and anodes. The underwater hull and running gear have been scrubbed and inspected monthly, while the hull, topsides and cockpit fiberglass have been waxed approximately every four months. The engine compartment has been detailed approximately every six months. Wine Down maintenance notes Wine Down maintenance notes

Twin Yanmar 240 HP Diesel Engines

Wine Down is powered by twin Yanmar 4lH4-STP turbocharged marine diesel engines rated at approximately 240 HP each, providing approximately 480 HP total.

The engines are paired with conventional inboard shaft-drive propulsion and ZF Marine Micro-Commander electronic throttle and shift controls.

As of September 7, 2026, the port engine has approximately 1,300 hours and the starboard engine approximately 1,314 hours. Wine Down maintenance notes

A comprehensive 1,000-hour service was performed in 2024, followed by full engine maintenance in 2025 and again in 2026. Routine service has included engine oil, oil and fuel filters, belts, impellers and anodes. The ZF throttle-control capacitors were replaced in 2025, and the port engine mount was repaired in 2026.

An installed Oil X-Change-R marine oil-change system makes routine fluid changes more convenient, an especially useful feature for an owner planning extended cruising.

Side-Power Bow Thruster & Easy Handling

A Side-Power bow thruster provides additional control when maneuvering around docks, locks and tight marinas.

Combined with twin diesel engines and electronic throttle and shift controls, the bow thruster makes Wine Down particularly appealing to a cruising couple who may frequently operate the boat together.

And for those moments when the person at the bow and the person at the helm need to communicate, Wine Down includes two Eartec wireless communication headsets, often affectionately referred to by cruising couples as “marriage savers.”

They allow captain and crew to communicate during docking, anchoring and line handling without shouting across the boat.

NextGen Diesel Generator – Approximately 128 Hours

Wine Down is equipped with a NextGen marine diesel generator in a sound-reducing enclosure, providing AC power while away from shore power.

The generator had approximately 128 hours as of September 7, 2026.

The seller reports that the generator is tested and operated under load weekly, following recommendations from NextGen technicians.

The generator has also received extensive recent service. Work documented by the owners includes a new water pump, belts, anode, air filter, mixing elbow, temperature shutoff sensor, starter and solenoid in 2024; a new capacitor, impeller and belt in 2025; and a new glow plug and cooling-water intake line in 2026, in addition to routine generator maintenance.

Power Without Running the Generator

Sometimes you don’t need, or want, to start the generator.

Wine Down includes a portable 800-watt inverter, providing a convenient source of power for appropriate smaller loads while at anchor. It can be particularly useful for charging phones and electronics and, when the individual device’s power requirements are compatible with the inverter, equipment such as a CPAP machine.

The boat is also equipped with two heavy-duty 12V Group 8D AGM batteries, along with dedicated port and starboard battery isolation switches.

Trick Davit Dinghy System

For anyone considering the Great Loop or extended cruising, the way a boat handles its tender can make a significant difference in everyday life.

Wine Down is equipped with a Trick Davit rocker-style dinghy system at the swim platform, providing a dedicated method for launching, retrieving and carrying a tender.

Rather than relying solely on towing a dinghy, the Trick Davit arrangement allows the tender to be brought onto the swim platform and secured for travel. This is the type of practical equipment that becomes particularly valuable when moving regularly from anchorage to anchorage.

Dinghy and outboard are not represented as included unless specifically identified in the sale inventory.

Upgraded Swim Platform & Telescoping Ladder

Whether you’re swimming at anchor, returning from the dinghy or simply enjoying time in the water, Wine Down has an upgraded three-step stainless-steel telescoping swim ladder designed to make getting into and out of the water more comfortable.

The stainless-steel telescoping swim ladder was added in 2025, and the swim-platform attachment was strengthened during the same year’s maintenance program.

Together with the Trick Davit system, the swim platform becomes a genuinely useful part of the boat’s cruising setup.

Custom Cooper Canvas & StrataGlass Enclosure

One of Wine Down’s standout upgrades is her custom Cooper Canvas enclosure with clear StrataGlass windows and screens.

The enclosure was designed with versatility and comfort in mind. Individual panels can be configured or removed depending on weather and cruising conditions, allowing the helm and cockpit area to transition from greater protection to a more open-air environment.

Even better, the enclosure pieces were designed to store within the bimini ceiling when not in use, preserving valuable onboard storage space.

The seller reports following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance carefully, using IMAR detergent, cleaner and polish exclusively and cleaning the enclosure approximately every six to eight weeks.

The new canvas, clear StrataGlass and screens were completed in 2024.

Comfortable Living Aboard

A successful cruising boat needs to work just as well at anchor as it does underway.

Recent interior improvements aboard Wine Down include new interior cushion foam, LED cabin lighting, a replacement water heater, Jabsco marine toilet, new shower sump and pump, and a new head discharge line from the toilet to the holding tank.

For entertainment, the boat has a TV with built-in DVD player, along with an antenna mounted on the radar arch.

If desired by the buyer, Wine Down can also include cutlery, dishes, a Magma 10-piece stackable cookware set, and fitted V-berth sheets and comforter.

These may be smaller details, but they make it easier for a new owner to begin enjoying the boat without immediately having to outfit it with everyday cruising necessities.

Cockpit & Outdoor Living

The cockpit is an important part of life aboard a Mainship Pilot 34, and Wine Down has been equipped to make good use of that space.

Outdoor equipment and upgrades include SeaDek faux-teak cushioned cockpit flooring, outdoor cockpit cushions, and a Magma Catalina infrared marine gas grill.

Ground Tackle & Cruising Equipment

Wine Down is equipped with a Lewmar windlass and Spade anchor. The Spade anchor was added in 2023, and the Lewmar windlass was serviced in 2026.

These are particularly relevant features for a boat intended for the Great Loop, Intracoastal Waterway or extended cruising where anchoring may be a regular part of the experience.

Safety Equipment

Safety equipment aboard Wine Down has also received recent attention.

The engine-compartment fire-suppression system was inspected, tested and certified in 2026 by St. John’s Fire Safety and Equipment.

At the same time, the vessel’s two handheld fire extinguishers were inspected and certified.

The cabin is also equipped with a new combination carbon monoxide and smoke alarm with a 10-year lithium battery.

The boat’s electrical panel provides monitoring/control for forward, mid and aft bilge pumps as well as a high-water bilge pump.

80-Gallon Fresh Water | 250-Gallon Fuel | 17-Gallon Holding Tank

Wine Down’s tankage is well suited to cruising:

Fresh Water: 80 gallons
Fuel: 250 gallons in a single tank with fuel fills accessible from both port and starboard
Black Water/Holding Tank: 17 gallons

Having fuel fills on both sides of the boat is a small but welcome convenience when approaching unfamiliar fuel docks.

Extensive Recent Maintenance & Upgrades

The maintenance history is one of the most compelling aspects of this 2006 Mainship Pilot 34.

In addition to regular mechanical service, Wine Down received significant bottom and running-gear attention in 2025, including Sea Hawk Cukote bottom paint, three coats of epoxy barrier protection on the bow-thruster propeller, two coats of PropSpeed on the running gear, replacement anodes, exhaust-pipe cleaning and painting, and hull and topside waxing.

The owners report that the underwater hull and running gear have been scrubbed and inspected monthly, while the topsides, hull and cockpit fiberglass have been waxed approximately every four months.

Great Loop Proven

There is an important difference between a boat that appears suitable for the Great Loop and one that has actually been used to do it.

Wine Down has the experience.

Her current owners purchased her in Holland, Michigan in 2023 after her previous freshwater life in Canada and Michigan. They then cruised her approximately 3,300 miles clockwise on the Great Loop to St. Augustine, Florida.

That journey provides meaningful context for the equipment found aboard today: twin Yanmar diesels, Side-Power bow thruster, NextGen generator, Trick Davits, Eartec communication headsets, Oil X-Change-R system, upgraded swim ladder, substantial battery capacity, versatile canvas enclosure and the many other details that make life aboard easier.

Wine Down wasn’t merely equipped to cruise. She was equipped by cruisers.

Why Consider This 2006 Mainship Pilot 34?

For a buyer searching for a Mainship Pilot 34 for sale, Wine Down brings together several particularly desirable characteristics: twin Yanmar diesel power, Side-Power bow thruster, NextGen generator, conventional shaft-drive propulsion, Great Loop cruising history, extensive recent maintenance, custom Cooper Canvas and StrataGlass enclosure, Trick Davit tender system, and equipment selected specifically for comfortable extended cruising.

She could be especially appealing to buyers considering the Great Loop, Florida cruising, Intracoastal Waterway, Bahamas, coastal cruising, extended weekends aboard or seasonal cruising.

Today, Wine Down is located in St. Augustine, Florida and offered at $154,900.

If you’ve been searching for a 2006 Mainship Pilot 34 Sedan, a Great Loop boat for sale in Florida, or a well-equipped twin-diesel cruising boat with documented cruising history, Wine Down is ready for your consideration.

Recent Maintenance & Upgrades

2026

Full engine and generator maintenance
Oil and filters serviced
Anodes replaced/serviced
Impellers and belts serviced
Engine compartment fire-suppression system inspected, tested, and certified
Two AGM 8D batteries
Lewmar windlass serviced
New shower sump and pump
New head discharge line between toilet and holding tank
Port engine mount repaired
New generator glow plug
New generator cooling-water intake line

2025

Full engine and generator maintenance
Oil and fuel filters, anodes, impellers, and belts serviced
New stainless-steel swim ladder
New Garmin autopilot Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
New ZF throttle-control capacitors
New Sea Hawk Cukote bottom paint
Bow-thruster propeller protected with three coats of epoxy barrier
Running gear treated with two coats of PropSpeed
Swim-platform bolts strengthened
Anodes replaced
Exhaust pipes cleaned and painted
Hull and topsides waxed
New generator capacitor, impeller, and belt

2024

Comprehensive 1,000-hour service
New generator water pump
Generator belts and anode
New generator air filter
New generator mixing elbow
New temperature shutoff sensor
New smart battery charger
LED cabin and cockpit lighting
New generator starter and solenoid
New canvas
New clear StrataGlass vinyl
New screens
New interior cushion foam

2023

New air-conditioning control board
New Spade anchor
New Magma Catalina infrared marine gas grill
Two Forma Marine folding chairs
Two folding tables
Engine service including oil, filters, belts, impellers, and fuel filters
Bottom service
Hull waxing
New anodes
New Jabsco marine toilet and switch