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1978 Mainship 34 Trawler
CAD42,000
1978 Mainship 34 Trawler
Boat Description
The Mainship 34 Trawler has a great layout for the Pacific Northwest with upper and lower helm stations and a bright interior with great visibility for all-weather cruising in comfort.
The current and previous owners have invested almost $35,000 since 2013 to make the Barclay Explorer a safe and reliable cruiser. Life circumstances have created a need to sell, and the next owner will have a much smaller to-do list thanks to the investments made to date.
Mainship trawlers are well-respected cruisers in the PNW. The Barclay Explorer has been to Alaska and back on more than one occasion and its new owners will enjoy the functionality and classic layout while enjoying all the amazing places to cruise and anchor in the Pacific Northwest.
The current owner purchased the Barclay Explorer last spring. They appreciated the upgrades the previous owner had completed including installing bow and stern thrusters, upgrading all lighting to LED, new battery charger, anchor roller, anchor and ground tackle, new canvas, dinghy davits, new Honda outboard(2014), Lowrance chart plotters (2014), house batteries (2020) etc. All told, approximately $20,000 in quality upgrades since 2013.
Since taking ownership last spring the existing owner spent almost $15,000 on additional maintenance focusing on ensuring the Perkins diesel was in top shape. Upgrades include all injectors rebuilt, new exhaust manifold with 2 zinc plates, collector and riser rebuilt, charge intercooler, rebuilt seawater pump, service oil cooler, oil flush and change, replace bilge hose, forced air heater checked, propane system hooked up, turbocharger rebuilt, new zincs on heat exchanger, new thermostat, new alternator, new starter battery, and a host of others.
The Barclay Explorer is an older boat with good bones and a host of thoughtful upgrades and maintenance.
This vessel is located on Gabriola Island and viewings are by scheduled appointments only. Please call Mark Kelly at 604-218-5103 for further information on this listing.
Specifications
propulsion
Engine #1
On Deck
The upper helm station has a bimini cover to keep you out of the sun and is a fantastic place to operate the boat on warmer days. Below, the rear cockpit with its hard-top cover is a great spot for fishing or just sitting out in deck chairs while at anchor.
There is a large swim platform where the dinghy is stored with a boarding ladder added in 2016.
Interior
The main saloon offers a nice-sized sofa to port that converts into a double berth, and a dining table to starboard with bench seats for enjoying meals.
Forward is the lower helm station and a step down to the U-shaped galley with propane stove and oven, large stainless steel sinks, NovaCool AC/DC fridge/freezer combo and plenty of storage.
Across from the galley, to starboard, is the head with composting toilet, sink and shower area.
The forward cabin has a single bunk and double bunk, hanging lockers and additional storage under the bunk.
Electronics and Electrical from Survey
Equipment:
- 1-Ritchie Compass 1-Handheld Air horn
- 1-Handheld 1 mil CP search light
- 1-Lowrance X 65 Depth recorder
- 1-Uniden MC 1020 VHF
- 1-Antenna
- 1-Lowrance Elite 5 DSl GPS
- 1-Lowrance Elite 7M GPS’s
- 1-Lewmar side power bow thruster and stern thruster
- 1-5 gal. hot water tank (110V & engine hot water)
- 1-Anchor windlass
- 1-Pro Sport battery charger
Batteries:
- 2-6V AGM 1-12V AGNM and 1-27 series secured against movement
Wiring:
- All wiring is in good condition and all circuits are fused.
- The switchboard is at the helm All electric motors are sparked proofed.
- There are 110 circuits.
Additional Equipment
Taken from 2021 Survey
- Outboard Motor: 2021 2.5 HP Honda Model: Four Stroke
Saftey Equipment:
- 8-PFD’s DOT approved
- 1-24″ throwing ring and 3/8″ x 50′ polyproplene attached
- 1 – Buoyant heaving line
Anchor:
- Super Hooker with 5/16″ x 30′ galvanized cgain and 1/2″ x 200′ double-braided nylon. In good condition
Heaters:
- Red Dot Model: Buss in the port galley and fueled by engine hot water
- Wabasto in the engine room and fueled by diesel from the main tank, all in good condition
Tender
- 1994 – 8’6″ Quick Silver Model: USA604500394
- Material: PVC soft bottom
