The Mainship Pilot 43 Sedan - Much More than a Good Value

Boater’s LIFE had the pleasure of attending Mainship’s debut of their New Pilot 43 Sedan at the Miami Boat Show. As Chief Editor and Managing Director at Boater’s LIFE, I’ve seen quite a few boats over the years, and Mainship has always impressed me.

Talk to Mainship owners and Mainship’s reputation is one of delivering a solid boat – a good value for the money. The Mainship Pilot 43 Sedan delivers much more than a Good Value - she delivers a Good Lifestyle.

An Excellent Value for your Boating Dollar and Getting Better

Mainship's recently introduced 43 Trawler continued with this good value philosophy.  Normally a manufacturer may have to make a few trade-offs to keep the price down, but this does not seem to be the case with the 43 Trawler.  Mainship keeps getting better while delivering a good price.

For example, the 43 Trawler delivered … a bigger salon, … and a spacious master.  The salon was tastefully done in cherry wood and was fully carpeted. Given an Ultra leather sofa with under-cushion storage, solid cherry dining table with leaf extension, and designer-fabric upholstered chairs. I am quite impressed by Mainship's quality, fit and finish.

It should be no surprise that I was anxious to see what Mainship was up to with the new Pilot 43 Salon. And I have to tell you … I was not disappointed.

The Pilot 43 is built Upon the Success of the 43 Trawler

Mainship Pilot 43's Excellent Helm with the feel of a Luxurious Yacht
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To me, she looks like they took what worked on their successful 43 trawler and modified it into a brand new non-flybridge version.  Not surprisingly – this works extremely well.

She features an interior designed for extended cruising with accommodations that include a forward stateroom, guest cabin or study, full galley and a spacious salon.